Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[Hawk529]

Howard Park 2023 special is here if you missed the phone call.
I got the mixed reds dozen to

Howard Park 2023 special is here if you missed the phone call.
I got the mixed reds dozen to try.

Beat me to it. I hit submit on my post before I saw yours

 

[Buggbear]

So, not sure this is the right thread but not sure where else to post it. I was gifted this bottle, unaware of the brand I googled it and noticed the spelling of Vally in the label is not quite right. Then in cellartracker, same incorrect spelling, but a different bottle shape. On the company website it is spelt correctly. No point copying a brand nobody has heard of, thoughts on this just being quality control? View attachment 352076
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Saw this offered somewhere - sorry can't remember which of these "deal-sites". Greenock Estate has wines on offer everywhere. I think even the mo has one.

 

[qaz]

Yard Sale

Enjoy 20% Off Bottles From The 'Yard Sale' CollectionUse code 'YARD20' at checkoutMINIMUM ORDER $100+ BEFORE DISCOUNT

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20% off $100 delivered with YARD20 - after 20% off, besides chardonnay and grenache:

Bricco Ernesto - Vino Bianco Arneis 2019

The first Arneis from talented Piedmont-born vigneron Renato Vezza. Just 800 bottles produced – lucky us! A grape known for its pretty aromatics, vineyard mischief and Roero roots. 100 days macerated and fermented on oak before six months in amphora delivers a deep colour and oh-so many layers...

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• $88 - GW/MB95

Sigurd - Reserve Semillon 2021

We’ll always make room on the HQ shelves for a special Semillon, and this one from Sigurd more than fits the bill. Powered by the proven and powerful goodness of organically farmed 100 year old Vine Vale vines, the low yields of this site shape tasty, beautifully structured fruit. Full malo and...

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• $57.60 (2021 MB95)

Adelina - Polish Hill River Riesling 2022

The bone-dry iteration from a hallowed zone, thanks to Col McBryde and Jennie Gardner. Made up of grey brown loam on shale and sandy limestone soils, this specific site is known for balance of fruit and acidity. Cinnamon and spice meet sexy apples and zesty lemons, with a sour punch-in-the-mouth...

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• $24 - GW95

Yalumba - The Caley Cabernet Shiraz 2016

It’s a blend of some of the best fruit in the Coonawarra region, with some of the best in the Barossa. Matured for 21 months in 25% new Yalumba coopered French barriques, the balance in older oak. Squirrelled away in fancy marble cellars for a further 36 months. An expensive process from start...

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• $292 - MB96+

Massolino - Barolo Nebbiolo 2019

The king of grapes from the kings renowned for it. This wine shows the old school beauty of what Barolo can be. Graceful, vibrant and classical, there’s a certain elegance here that makes it so timeless. Camphor, berries, leather and flowers, mouth-coating cherry and baking spices with refined...

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• $96 - GW94

Sigurd - Syrah 2021

Sigurd’s new release Syrah is a beautiful example of modern, lifted medium bodied Barossa reds that are striking in their youth, but also very cellarable. 20% whole bunch and elevage in a French oak (15% new) effortlessly tie together a seamless palate of vibrant blueberries, with a little spicy...

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• $30.40 (Reserve MB95, 2020 MB93)

Torzi Matthews - Francesca Grillo Syrah 2022

Domenic Torzi - champion bloke, maker of a mean CFC (Calabrian Fried Chicken) and a dab hand at crafting beautiful, composed wines from his little slice of the Barossa. With Shiraz fruit from his home vineyard in Angaston; hand-harvested and a bit of whole-bunch (30%), the Franceca Grillo Syrah...

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• $28 - GW95

La Prova - Sangiovese 2022

Given Sam Scott’s affinity for Italian varieties grown in South Australia through La Prova, many would argue that Sangiovese is a prerequisite. Luckily, he does not disappoint, mastering the often tricky variety with clear passion and expertise. Wild fermentation, unfined and unfiltered for a...

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• $25.60

• fyi now meant to end tonight

Has anyone tried to contact Dan’s lately? Seems like all phone numbers for stores have been taken down and the customer support number directs you to the website. Live chat has been unavailable for 4 days. I want to cancel an order but it seems to be impossible….

just tried 3 stores, all answered, but yes, contact centre doesn't - have you tried [email protected]?

Howard Park 2023 special is here if you missed the phone call.
I got the mixed reds dozen to try.

thanks - i deliberately always miss them

 

[kevviek]

just tried 3 stores, all answered, but yes, contact centre doesn't - have you tried [email protected]?

I wanted to ring them…there are no longer any phone numbers on their web site, where did you find them?

 

[Bill Bosworth]

Anyone seen anything good on cellardoor recently- eg wildcards I've missed? I've got a birthday credit burning a hole in my brain

 

[Bill Bosworth]

Anyone seen anything good on cellardoor recently- eg wildcards I've missed? I've got a birthday credit burning a hole in my brain

Lol - I tried for Leo Buring Riesling and found I'd already spent the credit on some balmoral four weeks ago! As you were team

 

[blahcamblah]

These sales usually run from 11am to 1pm Melbourne time.

Big ask I know but can someone give me the lowdown on the Langtons specials?

- it looks like there are weekly specials on Thursdays 11am - 1pm, how do you find the specials (do they email? Is there a specific sale page or is it just a matter of hunting around?)
- when the carpe diem comes back how do you get notified? I’ve signed up for a Langtons account but not getting any notifications.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

Big ask I know but can someone give me the lowdown on the Langtons specials?

- it looks like there are weekly specials on Thursdays 11am - 1pm, how do you find the specials (do they email? Is there a specific sale page or is it just a matter of hunting around?)
- when the carpe diem comes back how do you get notified? I’ve signed up for a Langtons account but not getting any notifications.

My understanding on getting notified re carpe diem is that only staff get sent the price list ahead of time, so your only option is to either befriend one of them or just check the site at 11am on the last Thursday of the month (and other Thursdays as at least once they changed it up).

 

[YNWAJUVEN]

Anyone seen anything good on cellardoor recently- eg wildcards I've missed? I've got a birthday credit burning a hole in my brain

I got a call from them offering St Peter 2019 45/blt, same as the wildcards deal. Let me know if you want the sales person’s number

 

[blahcamblah]

My understanding on getting notified re carpe diem is that only staff get sent the price list ahead of time, so your only option is to either befriend one of them or just check the site at 11am on the last Thursday of the month (and other Thursdays as at least once they changed it up).

Legend - cheers.

Have dropped a reminder into my calendar to check.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

I got a call from them offering St Peter 2019 45/blt, same as the wildcards deal. Let me know if you want the sales person’s number

Nice deal thanks, but I do have some of that guy, and more importantly I've already spent the credit!

 

[YNWAJUVEN]

What did you ended up getting?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Been o/s for last week so little access to news but seems Endeavour Group AGM was a bit of fun?

This Company has serious lost it’s way - there will have to be changes which should lead to better opps going forward

 

[Buggbear]

Been o/s for last week so little access to news but seems Endeavour Group AGM was a bit of fun?

This Company has serious lost it’s way - there will have to be changes which should lead to better opps going forward

Here's to ensuing optimism

 

[I love to travel]

25% off full-priced @ Grand Cru with FRENZY25 - meant to end today - free delivery with $149 spend - besides champagne:

• 2pk $150 ($75/bt) - both GW96:

MOUNT MARY Duo - Chardonnay & Triolet 2019 - Grand Cru

Chardonnay: The 2019 Chardonnay is defined by its finesse and purity and, at this point in time, suggests nothing of the warmer vintage. Aromatically it is a little closed at first but opens up and fully expresses itself with time in the glass. The nose shows some preserved lemon, pear, white...

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• $41.25 - CM(WF)96:

2021 D.M.L. Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir - Grand Cru

This wine, in true fashion, is the more brooding, darker fruited, denser of the two wines we make. Pinot noir from the Mornington Peninsula is often so distinctive and it’s our job as winemakers to ensure those unique characteristics shine through in our wines. Plums, sour cherries and a hint of...

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• $52.50:

2019 DOMAINE CONFURON-COTETIDOT Pinot Noir Bourgogne - Grand Cru

The Confuron family have been vignerons since the reign of Louis XIV, back in the seventeenth century, when their speciality was vine selection and propagation – they even have a strain of Pinot Noir named after them, the ‘Pinot Confuron’. Jack Confuron’s marriage to Bernadette Cotetidot in 1964...

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• $135 - GW95:

2016 L'AIETTA Brunello di Montalcino Mulinari - Grand Cru

A tiny production wine, that is the fruit of one man’s labour. Organically-farmed Sangiovese from two separate vineyards in Montalcino.While definitively medium bodied, the wine has a thick veil of tannin, black tea, with all those dark characteristics one associates with wines from the region...

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• $137.25 - GW96+:

2016 BORGOGNO Barolo Liste - Grand Cru

Borgogno are known for their classic and unforced style, producing complex wines that age extremely well. The Borgogno team harvest from 31 hectares of vineyards, 60% planted to Nebbiolo, with the balance Dolcetto, Barbera and Freisa, along with a tiny amount of Riesling and Timorasso. Vineyard...

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Ordered champagne. Still have not received notification that they have shipped it. Have others got theirs shipped?

 

[hwy]

Since EDV was spun out and they stopped having great prices all my patronage has changed to First CHoice for the big box purchases. I am sure I am not alone.
I agree with the Matheson holding- Dans has lost its focus and is destroying its brand.
However at some price the shares will be worth buying.

 

[Junior royal]

Since EDV was spun out and they stopped having great prices all my patronage has changed to First CHoice for the big box purchases. I am sure I am not alone.
I agree with the Matheson holding- Dans has lost its focus and is destroying its brand.
However at some price the shares will be worth buyi

Same, 1stchoice offering better deals, cashbacks etc

 

[mouseman99]

Since EDV was spun out and they stopped having great prices all my patronage has changed to First CHoice for the big box purchases. I am sure I am not alone.
I agree with the Matheson holding- Dans has lost its focus and is destroying its brand.
However at some price the shares will be worth buying.

I went to buy a bottle on the weekend but didn't realise it was an online only price. The guy said I needed to order it online to get the price so I stood in the shop and did that on my phone. Then because I didn't have ID they wouldnt give it to me as you need that for online orders even though they watched me do it. I barely buy anything from them these days but that will be the last time for sure. Told them to cancel it and walked out. Horrendous service.

 

[ab9898]

Since EDV was spun out and they stopped having great prices all my patronage has changed to First CHoice for the big box purchases. I am sure I am not alone.
I agree with the Matheson holding- Dans has lost its focus and is destroying its brand.
However at some price the shares will be worth buying.

Could not agree more, Dan’s has clearly moved away from everyday low prices, and price matching doesn’t make up for it, just means it’s up to others to set prices.

Going ‘premium’ (if that’s what they were trying to do) was not a good strategy.

 

[Tannin]

Could not agree more, Dan’s has clearly moved away from everyday low prices, and price matching doesn’t make up for it, just means it’s up to others to set prices.

Going ‘premium’ (if that’s what they were trying to do) was not a good strategy.

Personally, I think Dan's has always been "premium" in that it has stock other retailers dream of (quantity & quality - e.g. cellar releases). Plus they're a highly recognisable brand. I've never considered them cheap apart from the odd deal or misprice here & there.

Before Endeavour they tried to appease medium to high end. When Endeavour took over they then went..... weird. Firstly they stripped any decent levels of customer support - can't call stores, can't call anyone! Far from premium. In-store service appears unchanged. They also removed cashback, and became less competitive on the "lower end", not that they ever focused on it. End result, many people gravitated to BWS/Liquorland/First Choice (in store) and Vinomofo, etc. (online).

Now the financial results have spoken, and they're trying to clean the mess up. I sincerely hope they can fix it as they DO have a USP (unique sales proposition), they just need to use it better. A few things:
- Restore phone support
- Fix the online shopping experience (realtime stock level handling is horrible)
- Focus more on the loyalty program, of which they have MANY members... spike interest with deals to get people in stores
- Advertise the USP - cellar releases you can't get anywhere else at unbeatable prices, blah blah blah