Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[Wozza]

Hey wozza if your out there!
As a sucker for aged Cabernet, Jd Cellars have Mitchell Sevenhill Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 for under $30-
With hindsight, do you think this is an average Cabernet with decent age or something of quality that has found its happy place?
Cheers in advance
Birdyzone

Good question, @Birdyzone.

Happy to have tried one. It was an auction punt on Langtons. It's a satisfying wine if you forgive and look past the imbalances and focus just on its clear qualities.

Here's my review if that helps: Wozza on Vivino

With hindsight, I would say an average Cab with some decent age that just falls short of something of quality (although there are good signs of quality there). Hence the Wozza 3.7/5.0. I would not buy a 6 pack. But I would definitely be happy to try another bottle.

Hope that helps (and thanks @Steady for the prompt - it has been a while my dear friend)

Cheers, Wozza

 

[Birdyzone]

Good question, @Birdyzone.

Happy to have tried one. It was an auction punt on Langtons. It's a satisfying wine if you forgive and look past the imbalances and focus just on its clear qualities.

Here's my review if that helps: Wozza on Vivino

With hindsight, I would say an average Cab with some decent age that just falls short of something of quality (although there are good signs of quality there). Hence the Wozza 3.7/5.0. I would not buy a 6 pack. But I would definitely be happy to try another bottle.

Hope that helps (and thanks @Steady for the prompt - it has been a while my dear friend)

Cheers, Wozza

Hi @Wozza and @Steady

Thanks very much for the feedback, guidance and detailed review.
I suspected a winery the size of Mitchell wouldn’t keep a vintage that long unless there was something a little funky about it as a young wine. But occasionally it works and a swan is formed. Yes 6 was a stretch for me without trying, hence chasing you down as the most trusted recent reviewer
I will save my powder for another day.
Cheers Birdyzone

 

[baiden]

Looks like Secret 95 Point Coonawarra Merlot 2015 (6 Bottles)
is the Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot. Seems like a good value. 94 from HH.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Looks like Secret 95 Point Coonawarra Merlot 2015 (6 Bottles)
is the Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot. Seems like a good value. 94 from HH.

6% cashback from cashrewards too

 

[MrEd]

Looks like Secret 95 Point Coonawarra Merlot 2015 (6 Bottles)
is the Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot. Seems like a good value. 94 from HH.

It's a decent drop. Got a few of them at one of the winedirect sales. I paid just over $15 each, so $14 minus the cr seems pretty good, especially as it's just a six pack.

 

[mathiex]

Can now be had for a tick over $11 bottle on eBay with code pump20

Secret 95 Point Coonawarra Merlot 2015 (6 Bottles) | eBay

It's a decent drop. Got a few of them at one of the winedirect sales. I paid just over $15 each, so $14 minus the cr seems pretty good, especially as it's just a six pack.

now

 

[Dr Ralph]

Can now be had for a tick over $11 bottle on eBay with code pump20

Secret 95 Point Coonawarra Merlot 2015 (6 Bottles) | eBay


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Thanks. Couldn't help myself, especially with some 10% discounted Ebay cards that I had hanging around from a previous Woolies offer in addition to a recent 5 flybuys points per $1 offer for Ebay purchases.

UPDATE: Just got an email to say that the item has been shipped. Impressed.

 

[The Warlock]

Can now be had for a tick over $11 bottle on eBay with code pump20

Secret 95 Point Coonawarra Merlot 2015 (6 Bottles) | eBay


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PUMP20 code not working for me

 

[Dr Ralph]

PUMP20 code not working for me

Still fine for me. I didn't think it was targeted. Are you entering it in the right place?

eBay.com.au - Pages | Buyer coupons | pump20 |

 

[The Warlock]

Still fine for me. I didn't think it was targeted. Are you entering it in the right place?

eBay.com.au - Pages | Buyer coupons | pump20 |

In the "gift cards, vouchers" field at the bottom of the checkout page?

 

[Dr Ralph]

In the "gift cards, vouchers" field at the bottom of the checkout page?

Yes, that's the right space for it.

 

[The Warlock]

Yes, that's the right space for it.

Not working for me on different computers and different browsers

 

[Steady]

Not working for me on different computers and different browsers

Works for me

 

[Sbv72]

PUMP20 code not working for me

I had trouble on ebay app. No problems on PC.

 

[Steady]

I had trouble on ebay app. No problems on PC.

I was on a PC when I tried before- works now on Safari

 

[The Warlock]

I was on a PC when I tried before- works now on Safari

Setup a new Ebay account and it worked.

I'll go to any length to secure a good wine deal

 

[Steady]

Setup a new Ebay account and it worked.

I'll go to any length to secure a good wine deal

Are they that good? I have held off thus far

 

[The Warlock]

Are they that good? I have held off thus far

Hi Steady,
Online research I've done suggests this is a decent punt at $11 a bottle.
I have virtually no straight Merlot at the moment so that clinched it for me.
I'm also running drastically low on red cooking wine so all bases are covered.

EDIT: Cooking wine levels are worse than first thought. Just one solo bottle of Mitolo Cantiniere left.

 

[MrEd]

Are they that good? I have held off thus far

It's good, but for me, not exceptional. Personally I'd take the Heirloom Secret 95 Point Barossa Shiraz 2014 (12 Bottles) | eBay or the Haselgrove Haselgrove Twist Mclaren Vale Primitivo 2013 (12 Bottles) | eBay both of which I have and rate higher. But that's just my preference, not a reflection of the quality.

 

[The Warlock]

It's good, but for me, not exceptional. Personally I'd take the Heirloom Secret 95 Point Barossa Shiraz 2014 (12 Bottles) | eBay or the Haselgrove Haselgrove Twist Mclaren Vale Primitivo 2013 (12 Bottles) | eBay both of which I have and rate higher. But that's just my preference, not a reflection of the quality.

I'm a fan of the Haselgrove Twist Mclaren Vale Primitivo 2013 had my eye on it on Winemarket at this price for a while but dont want 12 unfortunately.