No, this is a new label (one of many from a once reputable brand) made for a purpose to join the small but growing numbers that market this way.When you see $480 wine sold at almost 90% discount it doesn’t matter what it actually is because it will most definitely be another failed Chinese export garbage.
No, this is a new label (one of many from a once reputable brand) made for a purpose to join the small but growing numbers that market this way.
I suspect the rot started some years back when they first offered some of their mainstream wines via Vinomofo, convincing those in the know to never, ever pay anything close to RRP for their wines.
Hewitson playing silly games again. They did the same with the 'ungrafted' range.
True cask wineGiven your hint - it must be this one Hewitson Winery Barossa Valley
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The TN provided appears very similar to this one from Wine Orbit...Not 1847.
"$480" (it's actually $450) down to $50? What a joke.
It's curious that the wine is so new and newly listed that Google doesn't seem to find the TN even though the TN does appear on the winery site.
Sam Kim. The very first human-like androidThe TN provided appears very similar to this one from Wine Orbit...
Keil Estate Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Vin 55 Shiraz 2016 "his compelling expression shows dark fruit richness together with mocha, toasted spice, charcuterie and cedary oak characters on the nose. The immensely concentrated palate offers graceful mouthfeel as well as lavish texture and refined tannins. Seamless and multi-layered with a prolonged gratifying finish." 97 points
One of the reason why I deleted JD from my shop list.$480 -> $50? That definitely sounds like it will be Hugh quality red(!).
Surely you can’t actually get away with that sort of marketing? And surely no one is buying it…? No other retail industry where someonw would fall that sort of garbage.
Apparently they are still planning to differentiate with First Choice being LL warehouse and VC changing to LL Cellars, with slightly different stock offeringsColes is set to scrap two of its liquor chain brands, Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor Market, to fold them under the better-known Liquorland banner in a bid to boost sales and claw back market share lost to its larger rival Dan Murphy’s and BWS.
I always thought that Vintage Cellars was a better brand (in my mind), but clearly I was wrong.
I guess all my survey responses were listed to.Apparently they are still planning to differentiate with First Choice being LL warehouse and VC changing to LL Cellars, with slightly different stock offerings
Sounds like specials will be consistent across the chains. Maybe not so good as I suspect the various cyclical cashback site offers will be less frequent
Had one last night, probably my last ever. Very impressive wine that never let me down.I am trying a bottle of the 2013 Maverick Twins GSM tonight. At first taste it is medium bodied with some length to it. Slightly peppery.
I am enjoying it.
Edit: Great deal for < $7/bottle. Thanks for the CM heads up.
Thanks for the tip. First time posting here and I must say I rarely have problems finding JD secret wines from the tasting notes. This one however, no can do!!Not 1847.
"$480" (it's actually $450) down to $50? What a joke.
It's curious that the wine is so new and newly listed that Google doesn't seem to find the TN even though the TN does appear on the winery site.
Sam Kim:Any idea what is the Secret JD#854 Chardonnay deal today?
I assumed 2023 Kinship Chardonnay
but it is not an exact match
Thank you for thatSam Kim:
Credaro
Kinship Chardonnay 2023
Rating: 95
Offering stunning complexity, it's alluring on the nose with ripe peach, lemon pith, elegant oak and savoury pastry aromas. The concentrated palate delivers awesome depth and texture, wonderfully supported by expansive mouthfeel and beautifully pitched acidity. At its best: now to 2025 to 2035. $45.00 www.credarowines.com.au. May 2024.
PossiblySpeaking of Chardonnay, anyone know what this might be?
Australia's Fine Wine Specialist | Buy Wine Online | Vintage Cellars
www.vintagecellars.com.au
Specials aren’t even consistent within the brands! Though agree we may lose out with casbacks.Apparently they are still planning to differentiate with First Choice being LL warehouse and VC changing to LL Cellars, with slightly different stock offerings
Sounds like specials will be consistent across the chains. Maybe not so good as I suspect the various cyclical cashback site offers will be less frequent