Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[WineNot]

Anybody know anything about the three 'blockbusters' in this pack?

Stately Slurpers to Savour

• 2 x 2009 Irvine Grand Merlot (RRP $130.00)
• 1 x 2012 Alpha Crucis Cabernet (RRP $95.00)
• 1 x 2005 Irvine Merlot Royale (RRP $290.00)

I LOVE the Alpha Crucis Cabernet, scoop it up wherever possible. I received a complimentary bottle of 2009 Irvine Grand Merlot when I purchased a dozen last week. It was really good! I grabbed this dozen to have a crack at the 2005 Merlot Royale, I'd be interested to see if it stacks up to the $290 price tag. Seems pretty good value to me. I am a huge fan of the Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory as well. I got 4 of each of the Zonte's Shiraz to get my free bottle of 2009 Irvine Grand Merlot. I'll let you know about the Merlot Royale when it comes in and I have ripped the top off it.

 

[Spongbob]

A little off the wine topic .... but it looks like Dan's has price matched (or just undercut) Aldi on their Cognac.
Courvoisier XO Cognac - $88.95 delivery only offer - but compared to it's usual retail price of $129.99 it's the cheapest I've seen it for a long time.

Even at $88.95 I still think it is over priced (not a fan of Courvoisier, even XO).

 

[jeza]

For anyone that likes Brookland Valley wines & is a member of the Liquor Barons Advantage Club they have the Estate versions of the Cab Merlot & Chardonnay on sale for $20 a bottle, the Cab Merlot is $40 at Dans. I've had the 2012 Verse 1 Cab Merlot & that was a very good wine for around the $10-$15 mark.

Not sure if the code I posted earlier is still operational (see below) to further reduce the price or depending on the restrictions maybe even get a bottle for free.

My local LB has the same Brookland Estate wines, 2012 Cab/Mer & 2014 Chardonnay at 2 for $30 now.

 

[carwashhair]

Seems like there's a clearance sale on select wines (30-50% off) at BWS at the moment. Stock will vary from store to store but picked up a Yalumba Menzies 2010 Cabernet yesterday for $26, and a 2013 Barwang Hilltops Shiraz for $10. Saw quite a number of Pinot Noirs from Mornington & TAS (Paringa, Stonier and Spring Vale were ones that spring to mind). Parker First Growth 2008 for $55 (as per winemarket deal). Chris Ringland Reservation Shiraz for $32. Yalumba The Signature was 30% off. Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy was $26. Quite a few more I can't recall.

 

[Steady]

I like a Spring Vale Pinot - I hope this sale is happening in my area

 

[Dr Ralph]

This looks interesting:

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_ER_1000004098_EHCSV2007/eden-hall-csv-2007

Its been on Vinomofo before...anyone remember how much it went for?

 

[MadMick10]

This looks interesting:

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_ER_1000004098_EHCSV2007/eden-hall-csv-2007

Its been on Vinomofo before...anyone remember how much it went for?

Found an old twitter post mentioning "Save $103 per 6 pack", so based on the $32 rrp price they quoted back then would make it $89 a 6 pack.

 

[jasonking]

This looks interesting:

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_ER_1000004098_EHCSV2007/eden-hall-csv-2007

Its been on Vinomofo before...anyone remember how much it went for?

I believe for $89 6-pack way back Feb 2013.
Stated as save $103 off rrp $32/bottle

 

[Dr Ralph]

Found an old twitter post mentioning "Save $103 per 6 pack", so based on the $32 rrp price they quoted back then would make it $89 a 6 pack.

I believe for $89 6-pack way back Feb 2013.
Stated as save $103 off rrp $32/bottle

Cheers for that.

 

[beefarmer]

Cheers for that.

is a JH 91score something to get excited about and take a punt considering he marks high or is the blend a rather unusual one?
Did you pick up the Filsell 2010 6 pack for about a hundred recently? It's a great wine.

Thanks for the tip - a six pack is on the way......what is interesting here is the recommendations for aging of the csv's that these guys have made.
A ten year window almost applies to all but then JH put out and much longer time frame. I guess it al depends on the year doesn't it.
nevertheless, this has another two in it so I look forward to something a little different. the quintessential Aussie blend of Shiraz and Cab has put out a few beauts.
Yalumba Signature, lakebreezes arthurs reserve, frank potts, bernoota etc. But the Viognier is going to be a tad different, so Dr, thanks in anticipation.

 

[Dr Ralph]

is a JH 91score something to get excited about and take a punt considering he marks high or is the blend a rather unusual one?
Did you pick up the Filsell 2010 6 pack for about a hundred recently? It's a great wine.

Thanks for the tip - a six pack is on the way......what is interesting here is the recommendations for aging of the csv's that these guys have made.
A ten year window almost applies to all but then JH put out and much longer time frame. I guess it al depends on the year doesn't it.
nevertheless, this has another two in it so I look forward to something a little different. the quintessential Aussie blend of Shiraz and Cab has put out a few beauts.
Yalumba Signature, lakebreezes arthurs reserve, frank potts, bernoota etc. But the Viognier is going to be a tad different, so Dr, thanks in anticipation.

Never had a bad Eden Hall.

 

[Sedimental]

Waltzed into my local BWS to pick up another 2010 Frogmore Creek Pinot to find a few bargains that they are no longer going to stock.
Also Howard Park Cab Sauv half price. Might be worth checking out your local store!
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[Dr Ralph]

Waltzed into my local BWS to pick up another 2010 Frogmore Creek Pinot to find a few bargains that they are no longer going to stock.
Also Howard Park Cab Sauv half price. Might be worth checking out your local store!
~

I've checked 3 different stores in the last 2 days and haven't found anything other than the usual specials.

 

[Wozza]

Waltzed into my local BWS to pick up another 2010 Frogmore Creek Pinot to find a few bargains that they are no longer going to stock.
Also Howard Park Cab Sauv half price. Might be worth checking out your local store!
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Great deals. I would love to pick up some Ata Rangi for $40 a bottle. I wonder whether a different store would price match. I might give it a go. Which store is it, Sedimental?

 

[Steady]

I've checked 3 different stores in the last 2 days and haven't found anything other than the usual specials.

I've checked 2 without success - one to go

 

[Sedimental]

I've checked 3 different stores in the last 2 days and haven't found anything other than the usual specials.

Interestingly another BWS in the same area had nothing of interest, strange methods!

 

[Dr Ralph]

Interestingly another BWS in the same area had nothing of interest, strange methods!

I've not given up just yet.

Another 2 about 100kms away to check tomorrow whilst there for work.

 

[Dudditz]

I've checked out a few and just found Parker First Growth 08 for $55 and Saltram No 1 09 for $47.50 - 10% less of course in a 6.

 

[Sedimental]

Great deals. I would love to pick up some Ata Rangi for $40 a bottle. I wonder whether a different store would price match. I might give it a go. Which store is it, Sedimental?

New Farm 4006, attached to Brunswick St Hotel. Totally different story at BWS New Farm, Merthyr Road 4006, one km away. Picked up a couple of 2012 Leconfield Merlots for $12 but otherwise slim pickings. Girl at Brunswick St store quite chatty, reckons discounting happens every second Thursday and keeps ratcheting down to maximum discount of 50%. $70 retail genenally accepted as ok price. As the Frogmore I went to buy went from $30 to $34 to $36 and now $40 you could imagine my delight at finding 2013 Ata Rangi at the same price, having bought a 6 pack recently at $60 ea from a well connected friend!!

 

[beefarmer]

Dannys today has a #$180 for 6 Wolf Blass Grey labels 2012 AND a free Wolf Blass Black label 2010......they value the black at $108, hence $12 a bot for the Grey.. Having never had a Grey, I really can't comment .

ITS THE CABERNET SHIRAZ version !

doing some research here suggests this is something I need to get n the next hour
[h=1]Wolf Blass Grey Label Cabernet Shiraz 2012[/h]

Rich, distinctive and evocative of source, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz each play their part in this inimitable blend from Langhorne creek, creating an expressive palate of mouth-filling fruit, fine texture and lingering flavour. Wolf Blass International Winery of the Year - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2015 Best Cabernet Shiraz - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2015 Gold Medal 2015 China Wine and Spirits Awards Best Value​

Gold Medal 2014 InterVin International Wine Awards Canada
Gold Medal 2014 China Wine and Spirits Awards
Gold Medal 2014 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Gold Medal 2014 Langhorne Creek Wine Show