Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[boomy]

- Probably more lower supply driving the clean out of stock. Lamella especially is notoriously difficult to buy at retail.
- 12 months of more word of mouth
- 12 months closer to the day you look back and say "remember when the Standish wines were only ~$100"

55% less yield in Eden Valley.

Lamella is always produced in small quantities therefore goes out of stock first, followed by Schubert. Lamella also gets consistent high scores and on top there’s the mentality among wine collectors of hoarding the most hard to get bottles.

 

[kaplan_thornhill]

For those with Vic postcodes, just logged into my TWC account and saw they've uploaded $20 worth of points. Expires 3 June.

 

[AFAFA]

Hit the nail on the head.. absolute cracking wine. I’d still see value at $200/bt TBH

lamella in general is hard to obtain.
I’m on direct list from Dan, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting a couple of times. He’s so great to chat to. I was in hospital when 2019 release came out so timing off for me for lamella this year unfortunately

One could argue that the standish is the better wine. Better track record, scores etc

 

[billbro]

One could argue that the standish is the better wine. Better track record, scores etc

Splitting hairs really, all the wines are quite well reviewed - agree that the Standish arguably has a bit more acclaim, but it doesn't have the same supply constraints.

I think you are going to need to try them to see what fits your palate - we have a few bottles but haven't tried them all (only the relic, which we didn't decant for long enough). I have a hunch I'll probably lean towards relic or lamella based on what we like to drink though.

 

[AFAFA]

..., but it doesn't have the same supply constraints.

That's a good thing, isn't it?

 

[olympicwiz]

the standish is the better wine.

Wouldn't it be upto a preference of Eden Valley over Barossa? On paper it sounds like personally I would prefer The Shubert Theorem. Lucky I have a self imposed 2 digit per bottle spending ceiling!

 

[boomy]

Wouldn't it be upto a preference of Eden Valley over Barossa? On paper it sounds like personally I would prefer The Shubert Theorem. Lucky I have a self imposed 2 digit per bottle spending ceiling!

Good luck with that. I used to follow that exact same rule once... To my defensive it was much easier to score top shelf wines < $100 back then. Good excuse isn’t it

 

[billbro]

Good luck with that. I used to follow that exact same rule once... To my defensive it was much easier to score top shelf wines < $100 back then. Good excuse isn’t it

My ideal budget is $30 pb... entering them into the spreadsheet and cellartracker... doesn't seem to be the case anymore.

 

[olympicwiz]

Good luck with that. I used to follow that exact same rule once...

To be honest, my palate lacks sophistication to benefit from the ever so diminishing (personal) marginal improvement of quality as the price goes up. I think my true inflexion point is at about $50-$70 mark - also I am quite impartial to Bourgogne!

 

[qaz]

Thanks so much, I already have quite a bit of the standish and ST, really chasing the lamella. Will grab the different drop pack in need if no one knows of any lamella around

offline independents are your best bet

Hit the nail on the head.. absolute cracking wine. I’d still see value at $200/bt TBH

lamella in general is hard to obtain.
I’m on direct list from Dan, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting a couple of times. He’s so great to chat to. I was in hospital when 2019 release came out so timing off for me for lamella this year unfortunately

if you:

• are a long-time mailing list customer
• have visited his cellar door and spoken with him a few times
• were in hospital during this year's release

then i would suggest contacting him directly about your situation

Good luck with that. I used to follow that exact same rule once... To my defensive it was much easier to score top shelf wines < $100 back then. Good excuse isn’t it

back then meaning less than a year ago?

Found some nice gems at Vintage Cellars.

Someone just beat me to Mount Marry, he was literally holding the last two bottles as I entered the store but I managed to clean out their Standish stock which was somehow overlooked by others

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Apart from the two big guns there were some more discounted items, the ones I found most interesting:

McWilliams Canberra Syrah 2014 $5
Rymill The Dark Horse Cab Sav 2018 $5
Yalumba FSW8B Botrytis Viognier 2017 $5
O’Leary Walker Malbec 2014 $10
Vinteloper Adelo Red Blend 2013 $10
Handpicked Regional Selections Pinot Noir 2018 $10
Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio $20
Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Noir 2016 $20
Grant Burge Nebu Cabernet Shiraz 2016 $30

Some interesting clearance items in the spirits section:

Glenfiddich Reserva Rum Cask Finish 21yr $176
The Glenlivet Archive 21yr $216

My work trip became far more expensive than anticipated. Lucky they know me at MEL airport since my luggage was grossly overweight!

 

[MustBeHaxBro]

I have a dozen of each Standish ‘19 label and would be willing to straight swap a few for equivalent ‘18’s in Vic if anyone’s keen.

 

[adam149]

Hey team, box of miamba for $84 Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz, 750 ml (Pack Of 6): Amazon.com.au: Grocery & Gourmet Food

 

[misohoney]

Hey team, box of miamba for $84 Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz, 750 ml (Pack Of 6): Amazon.com.au: Grocery & Gourmet Food

Price matched at Dans with the opportunity for egc and cashback

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_901870/grant-burge-miamba-shiraz

 

[grapes]

Price matched at Dans with the opportunity for egc and cashback

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_901870/grant-burge-miamba-shiraz

Great wine. I picked a couple of the 2018s from LL for $5 a couple months ago when they were clearing out their range. Did the honourable thing and left 9 bottles behind.

Regretted leaving 9 bottles behind after I tasted it that night. Haha

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

Wouldn't it be upto a preference of Eden Valley over Barossa? On paper it sounds like personally I would prefer The Shubert Theorem. Lucky I have a self imposed 2 digit per bottle spending ceiling!

Am with you, prefer the Schubert.

Managed to pick up 6 Lamella and 6 Schubert's direct as soon as released. Lamella were sold out ex. winery with hrs of release.

Good write up of 19's here

The 2019 Standish Collection

thevinorium.co.uk

 

[Junior royal]

Is the pricing error guy at Coles on leave?

 

[Birdyzone]

Am with you, prefer the Schubert.

Managed to pick up 6 Lamella and 6 Schubert's direct as soon as released. Lamella were sold out ex. winery with hrs of release.

Good write up of 19's here

The 2019 Standish Collection

thevinorium.co.uk

These guys are the sole importer into the uk.
Their reviews have been 98-100 every year for the last few at least.
While their words will make you feel good about your purchase, please do not forget about their conflict of interest in writing them.

 

[DLR]

Is the pricing error guy at Coles on leave?

He was working last week

 

[billbro]

He was working last week

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Not showing up?

 

[olympicwiz]

He was working last week

He was working so hard so had to take this week off to recharge