I ended up trying Richard Hamilton Farm Twelve Mourvédre 2017 (sold as a hidden label
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_MYSTERY549/under-wraps-mclaren-vale-mourv-dre-2017)
I did put a mouth guard in before tasting just in case! Even though I would not describe that it tastes like someone punched you in the face, I get it why it could be described that way.
it has a sharp kick of fruit before tasting earthiness and somewhat leatherish ..definitely on a savoury side, full bodies and rather firm tannins with a satisfying finish. I thought it was a well made wine and well worth $9 paid.
We tasted this right after finishing a bottle of Auld William Patrick Barossa Shiraz 2016 that I bought in the same pack. It is pretty much a very well made old school big full bodied fruit driven bold Barossa Shiraz that is made like a traditional Penfold Shiraz. Well worth even a full $50 price so an absolute bargain for $21 as a hidden label! I preferred the Shiraz but two other people I was tasting with thought that the Mourvédre was a better wine!
The other two wines I got in the same pack were The Remarkable State 1836 Mclaren Vale Malbec 2017 and Hares Chase Cellar Reserve 100 Year Old Vine Grenache 2018 sold as underwraps deal
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_MYSTERY528/under-wraps-barossa-valley-grenache-2018 And I tried them yesterday.
I didn't like the Grenache at all, it was flat, uninspiring and boring with hardly any finish. The description stated a 'fine acid" but I could not feel any at all. Not really having much luck with Grenache from Dan Murphy as it was the second one I tried. Perhaps that is the reason for a $9 price tag!
Malbec was a bit better but still didn't have the Oomph that I excepted. Would stick with Mendoza Malbecs from now on. Can't really recommend it even at a deep discounted price it is being cleared at the moment.
Yet to try this $6 Sangiovese
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_78097/kangarilla-road-mclaren-vale-sangiovese-2016