Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[pagingjoan]

It arrived, and it's Taittinger. Well travelled Taittinger.

Interesting report, thank you.
From the DM website, it looks rather more expensive than last time around? Or did you get the same price as earlier?
And still the FIFA?

 

[Dr Ralph]

Email from Cracka:

'Hands-down Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon is my favourite Australian wine style. Few other reds float my boat quite as much as a full-flavoured, serious Margs red.

And today I've got an absolute pearler.

From Flametree Wines in Margaret River comes a red that barely needs an introduction - it's that good. Sourced from the famous gravelley soils of Wilyabrup, off a vineyard a short skip away from Moss Wood, comes the 2012 Flametree S.R.S Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon.

What makes this red so impressive is the combination of powerful structure and powerful fruit, all making for a wine that is superb now and will be even better in a decade or so.

It's isn't just me who likes it either. Tyson Stelzer gave it 95/100 and described this as 'explosively voluminous and tightly compact, a compelling juxtaposition that promises an exciting future'. James Halliday liked it even more, giving it 97/100 and praising the 'immediate and striking strength of the wine is its extreme length and purity, a siren allure that may lead many to drink it long before it reaches its plateau of ultimate perfection'.

I just think that its a great wine. A great wine that you can pickup here at Cracka for just $44.99/bottle (in six packs). Not bad given that it sells retail for up to $75/bottle!

Of course there is a down side, and that is simply how little of this is left - just 20 six packs. Understandable really given the accolades, but that means you'll need to be quick to pick it up at this price.

Check it out: 2012 Flametree S.R.S Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon.'

I visited Flametree last year on a trip to the area. They don't grow their own grapes, but they sure know how to make their own wine! Highly recommended.

 

[jasonking]

Email from Cracka:

'Hands-down Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon is my favourite Australian wine style. Few other reds float my boat quite as much as a full-flavoured, serious Margs red.

And today I've got an absolute pearler.

From Flametree Wines in Margaret River comes a red that barely needs an introduction - it's that good. Sourced from the famous gravelley soils of Wilyabrup, off a vineyard a short skip away from Moss Wood, comes the 2012 Flametree S.R.S Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon.

What makes this red so impressive is the combination of powerful structure and powerful fruit, all making for a wine that is superb now and will be even better in a decade or so.

It's isn't just me who likes it either. Tyson Stelzer gave it 95/100 and described this as 'explosively voluminous and tightly compact, a compelling juxtaposition that promises an exciting future'. James Halliday liked it even more, giving it 97/100 and praising the 'immediate and striking strength of the wine is its extreme length and purity, a siren allure that may lead many to drink it long before it reaches its plateau of ultimate perfection'.

I just think that its a great wine. A great wine that you can pickup here at Cracka for just $44.99/bottle (in six packs). Not bad given that it sells retail for up to $75/bottle!

Of course there is a down side, and that is simply how little of this is left - just 20 six packs. Understandable really given the accolades, but that means you'll need to be quick to pick it up at this price.

Check it out: 2012 Flametree S.R.S Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon.'

I visited Flametree last year on a trip to the area. They don't grow their own grapes, but they sure know how to make their own wine! Highly recommended.

It's only $55 from winery and $47 Winestreet.
Now it's not truly price attractive.

 

[DeKa]

Interesting report, thank you.
From the DM website, it looks rather more expensive than last time around? Or did you get the same price as earlier?
And still the FIFA?

It is, but it comes out to $36.50 or so after PP and Wish 5% off.

 

[pagingjoan]

It is, but it comes out to $36.50 or so after PP and Wish 5% off.

Silly mistake, on my part. I saw the $56.99 and missed the large red Delivery offer.
Thanks for the nudge.
Have now re-ordered. For delivery, of course.

 

[Major]

That will do me for $40 bucks a bottle delivered. I enjoyed the last lot of Taittinger

 

[Captain Halliday]

My latest Kemenys email is offering Wynns The Siding Coonawarra Cab Sav as a Hidden Label for $12. Dan's showing at $17 under its regular label.

 

[TomVexille]

My latest Kemenys email is offering Wynns The Siding Coonawarra Cab Sav as a Hidden Label for $12. Dan's showing at $17 under its regular label.

Costco had it at $13

 

[Sedimental]

My latest Kemenys email is offering Wynns The Siding Coonawarra Cab Sav as a Hidden Label for $12. Dan's showing at $17 under its regular label.

KHL 1801. Good at this price point.

 

[Buzzard]

My latest Kemenys email is offering Wynns The Siding Coonawarra Cab Sav as a Hidden Label for $12. Dan's showing at $17 under its regular label.

$12 is a bargain IMHO

 

[jasonking]

GetWinesDirect is having 25% off.

Anyone tried the interestingly named "F.U. Barossa Shiraz 2008"?

 

[Sedimental]

GetWinesDirect is having 25% off.

Anyone tried the interestingly named "F.U. Barossa Shiraz 2008"?

No but it's been for sale @ $50 for a long time with the occasional disc. This is however the cheapest I recall it being advertised. The quality of the wines on this site has dropped markedly of late IMHO, with perhaps the exception of The Colonial Estate wines from 2010 and 2012 which are eminently drinkable/cellar-able.

 

[burmans]

No but it's been for sale @ $50 for a long time with the occasional disc. This is however the cheapest I recall it being advertised. The quality of the wines on this site has dropped markedly of late IMHO, with perhaps the exception of The Colonial Estate wines from 2010 and 2012 which are eminently drinkable/cellar-able.

Totally agree, most wines are totally overhyped and overrated from GWD! The Colonial wines were a good buy but never worth the prices they suggested were their RRP, as is frequently the case when wines are massively discounted, there is a reason many wines get their prices cut savagely, and it's not that they were great wines in the first place (except in the marketeers view).

 

[Steady]

I came across this today at a local BWS

 

[TomVexille]

I came across this today at a local BWS View attachment 45178

Bargain! Hope you bought 6

 

[Captain Halliday]

Knowing Steady, the only reason he would have bought 6 is if they were the last 6. Otherwise he might have ended up with a few more.

 

[boomy]

I came across this today at a local BWS View attachment 45178

Good find!
I have BWS just two minutes walk from my place so popped in to grab some but they sold out of the 2007 and only have the 2011 vintage in stock at $34.99 (no thanks).

 

[Mr_Orange]

Good find!
I have BWS just two minutes walk from my place so pooped in to grab some but they sold out of the 2007 and only have the 2011 vintage in stock at $34.99 (no thanks).

Ha ha, great typo .

 

[Steady]

Bargain! Hope you bought 6

I couldn't resist getting 12 at that price. It seemed to be an in store special, I went looking for a different vintage at the other BWS in my area and none had the same special. I am very tempted to get more.

 

[TomVexille]

I couldn't resist getting 12 at that price. It seemed to be an in store special, I went looking for a different vintage at the other BWS in my area and none had the same special. I am very tempted to get more.

Want to send some our way??