Wozza
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Following up on my post here, looks like I have to spend $350 at Langtons. Have never used them and doubt I'd need a broker (as I doubt I'll be a regular purchaser from them). As a lover of reds only and having no space in my wine fridges, looking for quaffers (pinot, Cab Sauv, etc), any suggestions?
Quaffers or a bit better? The Iron Scraper @$25 or the MP RoseHill @$50 or.....
a broker will will get you free freight and another $50 off your purchase- you sure you don't want $50 more wine....
Now, here's my opportunity to try and cover up my public guff earlier. And pretend my earlier post (below) was in anticipation of QF WPs post above!! I'd agree with Steady. The OP&OH 14 (not the 13) and the Hares Chase 13 would be my picks.
I've had a quick look, and can see why you are not that interested, CJEMNMAC.
Langton's usually has a much better buy now offering. So my guess is they are targeting the promotions to clear certain lines. Or, more likely, they have hiked the prices in anticipation of the black whatever it is rubbish that's coming. I find that when I speak to my Langton's broker there is a lot more to buy than appears on the website. Often the best buys are not public, to save (winery) face. The best buys are the auctions or the aged buy now options, particularly the premium mystery packs. But there's little in that space.
I think $50 for the MP Rosehill 14 would be my pick. And the Hares Chase 13 at $25 (if I didn't have any, and don't mind a more elegant style of Barossa Red). The Rosehill is in scarce supply and will be a great wine from 5 years on. The Hares Chase is well made and breaks the mould of jammy Warm Climate wines, so it's decent value at $25 (that said, I have spotted a few AFFers who have picked it up for a song, with statement credit and cash back).
With 8% cash back (on the price less the GST) and your statement credit, you should get a good (not ridiculously good) deal.
Hope that helps. Cheers, Wozza