Warning: Long post ahead
I should probably start a blog as has been suggested to me, but in the meantime I’ll continue here where it seems a few things have changed since I last posted, not least of all the new website software (good how mailbox size now unlimited, bad how no more archive/print thread text view) and wine forum (bad how more difficult now to view new threads if only watching old ones)…
I stopped buying wine at the end of July but unfortunately that only lasted a month, when I couldn’t resist
Pierro Chardonnay 2015 for effectively ~$34 during Woolworths/BWS 25% off any six sale after an extra $25 off, 5000 rewards points, $20 Cashrewards, 5% off WISH gift card
That sale is now back on and I would add
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2015 $63.75 as well as
Stefano Lubiana Pinot Noir 2016 $45.75 to
previous picks.
If you’d like some Pierro but don’t have a BWS with stock, then
Smashvino has it for $55.20 using SMASHSOCIETY for 20% off ($9 delivery)
As alluded to previously, chardonnay has been a focus of mine lately, such that I've been tempted to start thread similar to the pinot noir one, but am worried that we might end up with threads for every varietal
I haven’t tried Seppelt Jaluka, but during the recent Wine Selectors 20% off sale, bought
In Dreams Chardonnay 2015 ($15.64, JH96) to go alongside Jim Barry Riesling 2016 and Punt Road Pinot Noir 2015 as house wines (I also finally secured the
much-lauded Dandelion Vineyards Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling 2012 for $17) -
myCellars has the 2013 for $16.95 (pm me for free delivery code)
A. Rodda Willow Lake Chardonnay 2016 (JH96, Best White at Yarra Valley Wine Show) impressed me at Boccaccio last Sunday, but is $30 elsewhere using a 25% off code (pm me for details, also
Pooley Cooinda Vale Chardonnay 2014 is $37.50)
Three wineries stand out for me from the Halliday Wine Companion Awards/Book 2018: Bekkers, Dappled, Mount Mary.
If you aren’t on the
Mount Mary mailing list and missed Prince Wine Store’s 20% off
2015 pre-release offer, making the 97-99pt
Pinot Noir $120, then try
AusCellardoor who have the 97pt Quintet for $125.91 after 10% off
I’ve found the cheapest place for
Bekkers 95-98pt
2015 Grenache and
Syrah is the unlikely
Fairfax store using AFR20 for 20% off, making a
mixed 3pk $72/bt - they also have
Mac Forbes, including a
2015 single vineyard 6pk for $46/bt and
Coldstream pinot noir 2011-2015 vertical 6pk $39/bt
Dappled's best new winery with their 94-97pt
2015 Appellation Chardonnay and
Prince Wine Store has the 94pt 2016 for $24
The neighbouring 93pt
Burton McMahon D’Aloisio Chardonnay 2016 is $27.50 at Bottle Shock unless someone has a coupon code?
Before leaving with some deals at Nick’s and Dan’s which you might have missed, as well as others at Cellardoor.co and McWilliam’s that shouldn’t be, does anyone know why several wines have suddenly become out of stock at My Wine Guy? I’m not a member of Red Bigot, but is there a code circulating?
Nick’s:
Dan Murphy’s:
- Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah 2010
- Turkey Flat Shiraz 2013
- Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2008
- Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz 2010
- Hardys Eileen Hardy Shiraz 2008
- Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2009
- Stefano Lubiana Pinot Noir 2015
- Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2015
- Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir 2012
- Toolangi Reserve Chardonnay 2010
- Giants Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012
- Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay 2012
Cellardoor.co:
- Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Pinot Noir 2015 $31
- Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2015 $42
- Seppelt Show Sparkling Shiraz 2007 $50
- Seppelt St Peters Grampians Shiraz 2014 $45
- Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2015 $67
- Penfolds Icon Bin Collection 2017 $306 ($51/bt):
- 2 x 2015 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
- 2 x 2015 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 x 2015 Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz
If you’re not a member, then pm me for a sign-up link with $25 welcome credit (note that this is not a referral from me and I receive no benefit)
McWilliam’s Online Cellar Door:
I have more deals to post but if you can’t wait then pm me