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    Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

    South Yarra (Toorak Rd) has that price in MEL
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    Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

    They were very common on Grays wine. Usually going for a bit less than those prices. Haven't been on in a while though
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    The Pinot Noir & Grenache Thread

    Anybody tried: https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_829124/curly-flat-boundary-road-pinot-noir-2017 Currently under wraps, might be good value with today's cash back I like their estate pinot. Sometimes tentative to try retailer exclusives
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    Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

    Offering not as good as last year. Entry level Louis Jardot and Giant Steps cases seemed popular (although seen 1 guy come out with a case of Tolpuddle Chardonnay). Surprisingly, almost no Italians. Due to covid restrictions queuing was part of the fun. Left with a single bottle of Felton Rd...
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    Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

    Enjoyed this one. Far more opulent than I am used to (>30% New Oak, soft tannins) but with lifted tassie acidity to bring back in line
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    Wine lovers musings, amusings and news

    Arras mixing it with the best French sparklings: https://www.drinkstrade.com.au/house-of-arras-comes-of-age-at-the-top-of-the-world
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    The Pinot Noir & Grenache Thread

    A couple more highly rated** Grenache added to different drop 15% sale: - 2020 Vino Volta Post Modern Seriousism ($25.5 post discount) - 2020 Spinifex Garcon ($23.8 post discount) **Based on prev vintages
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    Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

    DCB Woori Yallock and Yarra Valley Pinots now part of different drop new release sale $27.20 and $18.70 respectively after 15% auto cart discount.
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    Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

    There has been some discussion on St. Hallets change in style for its latest releases. The next Langtons online event may be of interest: https://www.langtons.com.au/events?utm_source=responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201201_LTV_St_Hallet
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    The Pinot Noir & Grenache Thread

    Any experience with these. Im always looking for somewhere to park my cellar $$. Shame they didn't do a chardonnay pack. https://www.cellarone.com.au/the-pinot-noir-explorer
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    Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

    Part of the recent DM Clearance. I ended up with all 2014. Drinking really well at the moment; Bright fresh fruit, decent touch of malo and some aged nuttiness:
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    Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

    Jim Barry is/was selling those vintages directly. Hopefully DM hasn't held them for long. The ones I had earlier in the year drank very well
  13. J

    The Pinot Noir & Grenache Thread

    $26 for Bloody Hill Villages Pinot is a good price @ Langtons (unless you buy 20% off diff drop vouchers) Usually available until 1pm today.
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    Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

    Tried these a while back as under wraps from DMs. Worth giving one a try. They are not your dainty red fruited pinot. Plenty of dark fruit, power and tannins (relatively of course).
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    The Pinot Noir & Grenache Thread

    Interesting one-off Grenache Blend from Ravensworth due to 2020 Smoke Taint (WA fruit) $28 https://www.differentdrop.com/products/2020-ravensworth-the-long-way-around-tinto Also, on sale (slightly cheaper) in 6's directly.
  16. J

    The Pinot Noir & Grenache Thread

    Already in for $30 with free Riedel but any idea what the wines are? Are they all De Bortoli?
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    Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

    Great to be free again! Seville Estate Reserve Chardonnay and Barrel Fermented Riesling. All their wines were great across the board. Cab Sauv was another highlight.
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    Vinomofo Wine Deals

    "It comes from a vineyard that provides fruit to some of the region’s most renowned producers. There’s a partial whole bunch fermentation, providing some extra herbaceousness" Warner Vineyard and whole bunch (plus it has previously been offered). I'd be pretty conident
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    Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

    ALDI's Margaret River Cab Sauv gets a pretty glowing review (Despite the bootleg Langmeil label)
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    Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

    It looks like Sparking Black is being released today. Due to COVID it appears they may be more flexible with phone/email orders
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