Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[Kohen]

Afternoon All,

Got my call up from the bench today for the Marius Wines Mailing List, same rules as Noons / Wendouree etc..

Anyone have opinions on this wine, how long it should sleep for, etc..?

Cheers

 

[Steady]

I had not heard of Marius before your post, interesting to read the website and Rogers comments regarding Cracka

 

[qaz]

It's only July, but for those of you interested, Tony Love published his Top 100 Wines for 2016 this week:

Tony Love’s Top 100 Wines for 2016 | The Advertiser

Also, in case you missed it in The Pinot Noir Thread, I posted [post=1480869]Jeremy Oliver's Australian Wine Annual 2016[/post]

Afternoon All,

Got my call up from the bench today for the Marius Wines Mailing List, same rules as Noons / Wendouree etc..

Anyone have opinions on this wine, how long it should sleep for, etc..?

Cheers

I can only speak for their Simpatico and Symphony shirazes which are excellent

They possibly won't live as long as Wendouree's but are perhaps more approachable/drinkable sooner

Like most good shiraz, I tend not to drink them until they've aged at least 8/10+ years, but the Simpatico could be ready sooner, say 5yrs (I generally open Wendouree at 15yrs minimum)

They could probably be cellared for at least 15-20yrs (Wendouree 30+)

I was about to bite, but checked wine companion and Halliday rated this a 86! Might explain the steep discount.

Wills Domain Block 3 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 | Australian Wine Companion

Not Margaret River but Yarra Valley instead, the OzBargain list that Dr Ralph mentioned has 2013 Helen & Joey Layla Cabernet Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon for the same price, $89 for a 6pk, 93-94pts

 

[Steady]

The Advertiser link is to a subscriber only page

 

[Dr Ralph]

I was about to bite, but checked wine companion and Halliday rated this a 86! Might explain the steep discount.

Wills Domain Block 3 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 | Australian Wine Companion

That's a very low score from Halliday.

But I'm happy with the punt.

 

[qaz]

The Advertiser link is to a subscriber only page

try using a private browsing window and/or paste it into google then go via the google search result link

 

[snabbu]

try using a private browsing window and/or paste it into google then go via the google search result link

Great tip qas thanks.

 

[blackcat20]

Afternoon All,

Got my call up from the bench today for the Marius Wines Mailing List, same rules as Noons / Wendouree etc..

Anyone have opinions on this wine, how long it should sleep for, etc..?

Cheers

I got an email from Serrat for their new releases. Wasn't quick enough for a couple of varieties.

 

[Steady]

try using a private browsing window and/or paste it into google then go via the google search result link

This link worked for me

 

[Steady]

I got an email from Serrat for their new releases. Wasn't quick enough for a couple of varieties.

I thought I was on their mailing list but haven't seen an email.....

 

[blackcat20]

I thought I was on their mailing list but haven't seen an email.....

Came through just before lunch today.

 

[Steady]

Came through just before lunch today.

I only signed up about a month ago so may have been a little late for this vintage I guess.

 

[qaz]

This link worked for me

yes but that's for 2013

 

[blackcat20]

I only signed up about a month ago so may have been a little late for this vintage I guess.

Quite possibly; I signed up last year. They have limited quantities.

 

[Steady]

yes but that's for 2013

Oops I guess that explains the many '10 & '11 vintages it mentions....

 

[dandandan]

I appreciate formites contributions, and respect individual's opinions. Please don't mistake my post as a personal assault. I have actually tasted the 2011 Teusner Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon fore-mentioned. It's on okay wine, but didn't float my boat. I like big wines and also appreciate winemaker finesse. It has big fruit but I just couldn't get past the acidity. This is not what I look for in a cool climate cabernet. I love most of Kym's wines and have quite a few in my cellar. Even at the discounted price I'm not interested in this particular offering. I believe there are many wines that represent better drinking and have better cellaring potential at this price point. Bowen Estate and Xanadu come to mind, even at RRP. That said, I've had notable wines from "lesser vintages" that have far exceeded tasting expectation. I felt I would be "going out on a limb" cellaring the Teusner when other wines of providence are available, and was trying to convey this message to others.

I like how you say you have tasted it now though!

 

[dandandan]

As I mentioned in my post, you can actually get it priced at ~$27/bot in six bottle buys via their mobile site, so I'm not sure it's even a mistake. But, maybe it is.

You actually said, 'it's $29.90 in single bottles, and $44.65/bot in any six.

I would also hesitate to buy a South Australian 2011 at $27/bot, with poor reviews, when there are sooooooo many other safer options out there. Why gamble on something with an 89 from WF, when you can get something with 95 from WF at the same price, from a better vintage, where the wine has the backup of many reviews on CellarTracker or Vivino?

Poor reviews? Halliday review was not poor and both reviews are from 2012. The wine is drinking great however justify your judgement and your Vinomofo buys as better however you like. Sedimental now saying they had tried is strange after the fact, so the opinion must be taken with a grain of salt.

Anyway better things to do than waste time over arguing and following the herd, you miss to many gems that way!

 

[georgehall]

https://m.danmurphys.com.au/mob/product/DM_MYSTERY13.jsp

Looks like Craggy Range

https://m.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_428994/craggy-range-aroha-pinot-noir-2012

94 points from CM...not sure if worth the $70 though

 

[AnonymousCoward]

Poor reviews? Halliday review was not poor

92 from Halliday is pretty ordinary. That's equivalent to 88-89 from WF.
And what did WF (CM) give it - oh yes - 89.
And what did Huon Hooke give it - 88.

Again, why should I gamble, when I can get stuff with far better reviews (and many such reviews) for the same price? You're right - I might miss some gems, but I'll get far less duds that way. Heck, I drank a Mollydooker Enchanted Path 2006 earlier this week (will need to update the Good Wines thread), which I paid $36 for. I'd rather buy that (with a high degree of confidence that it's excellent) than spend $30 on something that might be good, but is probably not.

 

[beefarmer]

92 from Halliday is pretty ordinary. That's equivalent to 88-89 from WF.
And what did WF (CM) give it - oh yes - 89.
And what did Huon Hooke give it - 88.

Again, why should I gamble, when I can get stuff with far better reviews (and many such reviews) for the same price? You're right - I might miss some gems, but I'll get far less duds that way. Heck, I drank a Mollydooker Enchanted Path 2006 earlier this week (will need to update the Good Wines thread), which I paid $36 for. I'd rather buy that (with a high degree of confidence that it's excellent) than spend $30 on something that might be good, but is probably not.

AC, have you every had the Mollydooker shiraz the Boxer?and comments please.