Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[Wozza]

I jumped. And, like AC, have in the past. The wines are hopefully as good as they have been previously.

I'll post here what I get in the Mystery Pack when they arrive.

I have my fingers crossed I might actually win one of the prizes this time! Five so far, and no prize!

As promised, here's my Langtons Mystery Mixed Dozen line up with an average bottle price of $50:



- Cullen Diana Madeline 2014 ($115 a bott at Dan's) (Wine Front 97)
- Langmeil The Freedom 1843 Shiraz 2006 ($100 CD & $99 at Nicks) (Wine Front 95)
- Irvine Grand Merlot 2012 ($130 CD & $100 at Wine Direct) (Gold Medal)
- Elderton Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon (not sure of vintage as haven't opened the wrapping) (Dan's have the 05 at $95)
- Murray Street Vineyards Sophia Shiraz 2007 ($75 CD) (Halliday 95)
- Rivetto Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2012 (price unknown, but Langtons auction guide price is $60-$80)
- Giant Steps Harry's Monster Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014 ($55 CD)
- Kilikanoon Greens Vineyard Shiraz 2013 ($50 at Langtons) (Halliday 89)
- Twelftree Strout Grenache 2012 ($45 at Just Wines) (Halliday 95 and Wine Front 92)



- Francois Carillon Puligny-Montrachet White Burgundy 2014 ($110 for the 2012 on Langtons)
- Toolangi Paul's Lane Chardonnay 2012 ($40 at MWG) (Halliday 97)
- Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Riesling 2016 ($35 at Dan's & $30 at Nicks) (Halliday 97)

My initial thoughts, you always get better value going for the Mixed Red/White Pack than the straight Red Pack. This is how Langtons do the equivalent of the VinoMofo returns mystery mix packs (forgotten what they call them after 18 months of not buying from them).

It's an interesting mix.

There's some massive Reds that I will probably shift on. Anything over 14.5% and I'm out. I'm really looking forward to trying the Barolo and the White Burgundy. Not sure the Langtons price for the White Burgundy is correct. But, whatever, White Burgundy is my favourite type of White Wine. I'm also looking forward to the Langmeil - the fruit comes from one of the oldest surviving vineyards in the world. Although I have 4 of the DMs, I might be tempted to dip my toe and try one early given the average price paid. I'll probably be dead before the Grand Merlot will be ready! If it is anything like the ones I've tried before. Looks like the runt of the litter is the Kilikanoon - an 89 from Halliday is a bit of a shocker.



Overall, I'm a pretty happy chappy. The value and a bit of out-of-the-ordinary is there to justify the $599 paid.

 

[Steady]

Thanks Wozza, I was so tempted but held back this time

 

[vedder50]

As promised, here's my Langtons Mystery Mixed Dozen line up with an average bottle price of $50:


- Cullen Diana Madeline 2014 ($115 a bott at Dan's) (Wine Front 97)
- Langmeil The Freedom 1843 Shiraz 2006 ($100 CD & $99 at Nicks) (Wine Front 95)
- Irvine Grand Merlot 2012 ($130 CD & $100 at Wine Direct) (Gold Medal)
- Elderton Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon (not sure of vintage as haven't opened the wrapping) (Dan's have the 05 at $95)
- Murray Street Vineyards Sophia Shiraz 2007 ($75 CD) (Halliday 95)
- Rivetto Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2012 (price unknown, but Langtons auction guide price is $60-$80)
- Giant Steps Harry's Monster Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014 ($55 CD)
- Kilikanoon Greens Vineyard Shiraz 2013 ($50 at Langtons) (Halliday 89)
- Twelftree Strout Grenache 2012 ($45 at Just Wines) (Halliday 95 and Wine Front 92)

Personally, I found the Harry's Monster disappointing. I passed when it was $30 on a hidden label recently.

 

[vedder50]

Anyone else got a out of stock email from Just Wines? I got a funny feeling they might not want to honour the $100 codes...

Hey mate, I ordered it as well and got the OOS email on the Sexton. They offered a $15 voucher as compensation which I replied was horsesh*t given I was trying to take advantage of a $100 off advertised offer. Said I was happy to wait for stock and they replied that further stock was expected mid-June.

If you don't mind waiting a couple of months, you may want to follow up with them.

 

[Whining&dining]

Personally, I found the Harry's Monster disappointing. I passed when it was $30 on a hidden label recently.

Still glowing in the aftermath of the Sexton Merlot, gorgeous wine and for $14 or whatever I paid VM an absolute steal....

 

[tielec]

Hey mate, I ordered it as well and got the OOS email on the Sexton. They offered a $15 voucher as compensation which I replied was horsesh*t given I was trying to take advantage of a $100 off advertised offer. Said I was happy to wait for stock and they replied that further stock was expected mid-June.

If you don't mind waiting a couple of months, you may want to follow up with them.

I got the Primavera and no issues so far. It's a killer drop and they may substitute if available.

 

[Daver6]

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- Francois Carillon Puligny-Montrachet White Burgundy 2014 ($450 for the 2012 - umm not sure that is correct)

The hint that its not a $450 wine is the fact it isn't 1er or grand cru. Its a village level wine which would probably go for just under $100 in Australia. I'm not familiar with this producer, but would expect it to be a pretty decent wine.

More info here https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=2216817

 

[Wozza]

The hint that its not a $450 wine is the fact it isn't 1er or grand cru. Its a village level wine which would probably go for just under $100 in Australia. I'm not familiar with this producer, but would expect it to be a pretty decent wine.

More info here https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=2216817

Thanks Daver6. I spotted the fact it was a standard village wine after a quick review of the winery's English version website. The weird thing about the Langtons link was the picture of the wine was exactly the same and didn't mention the 1er Cru vineyard on the front label which I spotted on CellarTracker and Vivino. I've just gone back to the 2012 Langtons link and see it's now $110 for the 2012 vintage. I'll update the post above. Thanks for your help on this one.

Cheers, Wozza

 

[CLT Aussie]

Thanks for sharing Wozza. I came close to buying, but have been purchasing a lot recently, so held off.

 

[QF WP]

No.

The referral code (=$20) is less value then the posted codes unless buying something under $150 - but by being referred I help a member get $20 of free wine.

what goes around comes around

How was your Langtons booty from December referrals?

 

[qaz]

Received an sms text message from Cracka for a VIP deal of Giaconda Warner Shiraz 2010 for $75 - don't know if that includes delivery, but if one could combine it with the $50 voucher, then at $66.67 it would be slightly cheaper than the $69.99 delivered from My Wine Guy using DAVINCI, which was originally offered for the 2008 that apparently sold out quickly

https://www.mywineguy.com.au/products/2010-giaconda-warner-vineyard-shiraz
https://www.crackawines.com.au/product/2010-giaconda-warner-vineyard-shiraz

 

[Cruiser Elite]

How good is this from Cracka? 2010 Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz

 

[qaz]

How good is this from Cracka? 2010 Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz

^^ check post immediately above yours

 

[Cruiser Elite]

^^ check post immediately above yours

Beaten by a short half head mate - that's what happens when you stop and talk mid post construction.

And - I priced it out and I am up for $8.95 freight to MEL. Where do you get your mits on Cracka $50 vouchers? Can get 5.6% rebate at Cracka through CR but I could not see how to select this wine once entering via CR

 

[ste667]

How good is this from Cracka? 2010 Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz

This comes up at $89.99 for me.. are you seeing it at the $75 qaz mentioned?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

This comes up at $89.99 for me.. are you seeing it at the $75 qaz mentioned?

Yep

 

[AnonymousCoward]

Beaten by a short half head mate - that's what happens when you stop and talk mid post construction.

And - I priced it out and I am up for $8.95 freight to MEL. Where do you get your mits on Cracka $50 vouchers? Can get 5.6% rebate at Cracka through CR but I could not see how to select this wine once entering via CR

Just got from CR site to Cracka site. Then manually put the Cracka URL in. It's all cookie based tracking, so as long as the domain name is the same, it should work.

 

[qaz]

Yep

How did you receive the PEPPER code?

My text message required ordering via reply sms or phone - probably because I've never answered their calls

And - I priced it out and I am up for $8.95 freight to MEL.

Still cheaper via MWG using DAVINCI

Where do you get your mits on Cracka $50 vouchers?

PM sent - I thought it could be combined with the VIP price

Can get 5.6% rebate at Cracka through CR but I could not see how to select this wine once entering via CR

Once you've entered Cracka via CR, just search for giaconda or paste the wine link into your address bar

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I got the PEPPER code from email from Elizabeth from Cracka.

I would love to add a $50 Voucher also but I can only see one chance to input a code and PEPPER it is. Maybe I am missing something.

And once in Cracka via CR I cannot see a search function - again I am not the sharpest pencil.

EDIT 1: OK can find Giaconda on Cracka via CR now - IMCAC I can get it down to $72.20

EDIT 2: DAVINCI code does not want to work.

EDIT 3: Just chatted to MWG and DAVINCI10 will get 2010 down to $74.99

 

[Steady]

How was your Langtons booty from December referrals?

$216.00 = very happy Steady Plan to use it towards my annual purchase of 6 Moss Wood Cab - assuming Langton's have it before the credit expires