Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[kevviek]

Red Bigot - I was going to buy this secret selection until I saw your review, would be interesting to know if anyone else has bought it.
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_672148/rose-kentish-sparkling-shiraz-nv

What is *really* interesting is that Dan's panel give the secret selection a higher score than the labeled wine - otherwise the description is exactly the same!
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/produ...et-selection-mclaren-vale-sparkling-shiraz-nv

 

[weirluo]

Cellar One members; $30 off $300+ spend, now through midnight only. Not sure I've ever seen them do that before!

Thanks. Was thinking to get some Pinot Noir for the Xmas holiday. I picked these two:

Hardys HRB Pinot Noir 2017

Bay of Fires Pinot Noir 2017

 

[burmans]

Red Bigot - I was going to buy this secret selection until I saw your review, would be interesting to know if anyone else has bought it.
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_672148/rose-kentish-sparkling-shiraz-nv

What is *really* interesting is that Dan's panel give the secret selection a higher score than the labeled wine - otherwise the description is exactly the same!
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/produ...et-selection-mclaren-vale-sparkling-shiraz-nv

Reputedly adding a small amount of Muscat makes this a much more interesting wine.

 

[vyralmonkey]

Red Bigot - I was going to buy this secret selection until I saw your review, would be interesting to know if anyone else has bought it.
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_672148/rose-kentish-sparkling-shiraz-nv

What is *really* interesting is that Dan's panel give the secret selection a higher score than the labeled wine - otherwise the description is exactly the same!
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/produ...et-selection-mclaren-vale-sparkling-shiraz-nv

I ordered 8 - have since drunk 2
It's definitely very dry - but I prefer dry over sweet and was expecting that from the tasting notes.
I'm happy with it - and am hanging on to the other 6

I wouldn't buy it over Rockford black by any means but it's worth the secret selection price point

 

[tielec]

I ordered 8 - have since drunk 2
It's definitely very dry - but I prefer dry over sweet and was expecting that from the tasting notes.
I'm happy with it - and am hanging on to the other 6

I wouldn't buy it over Rockford black by any means but it's worth the secret selection price point

I too have purchased and found lacking. The dry style just doesn't lend itself well to a sparkling wine imo. Have one left and will probably bring it out at the end of a big night.

 

[ste667]

Another ...

$50 off Any Online Wine Purchase over $120 at Cellarmasters
Code: SMART

Courtesy OzBargain

Thanks. Got a bottle of 2009 Pol Roger for around $70.

 

[roshea]

CellarDoor have Wynns The Gables 2016 (97 points in Wine Companion) for $75/6 with free shipping. Due to a recent birthday ($25 coupon), that brings a $35 RRP wine to $8.33 a bottle.

I think you need a referral to join CellarDoor (TWE family / friends / shareholders), but I can't see how to send any at the moment, sorry. If anyone knows, it's worth spreading the word.

 

[Tannin]

I can't see how to send any at the moment, sorry. If anyone knows, it's worth spreading the word.

They only offer current members ability to invite every now and then. Not happening currently. Price often drops to this, and they had it with bonus bottle (different wine) few months ago. RRP is hilarious.

 

[tielec]

Any ideas on this one guys?

2015 Mystery 97 Point World Class Icon Barossa Shiraz

 

[Jubas]

Any ideas on this one guys?

2015 Mystery 97 Point World Class Icon Barossa Shiraz

Looks like Dandelion Red Queen of the Eden off the top of my head

 

[tielec]

Looks like Dandelion Red Queen of the Eden off the top of my head

I thought that too for a bit, but I think it got an 83 at the Decanter World Wine Awards (which I assume is the preeminent wine competition in which the wine won a platinum trophy), and it's hardly a 'household name'. Looks like the scores don't align.

 

[Jubas]

I thought the Platinum was from the 2017 Sommelier awards.. And agreed, hardly an icon, but we're talking about MWG here

AH sorry saw the other Platinum. It matches the Platinum I mentioned as well as wine companion. Not sure on the others after I lost interest!

 

[baiden]

Any ideas on this one guys?

2015 Mystery 97 Point World Class Icon Barossa Shiraz

Looks like Dandelion Red Queen of the Eden off the top of my head

Tend to agree, seems to have the same wording in HH review "A lush, super-ripe, almost slightly syrupy wine, with excellent concentration. A powerful shiraz with marvellously supple texture and a lavish sweet-fruit core"

and Best Shiraz Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition

 

[tielec]

I thought the Platinum was from the 2017 Sommelier awards.. And agreed, hardly an icon, but we're talking about MWG here

Platinum trophy from both

Tend to agree, seems to have the same wording in HH review "A lush, super-ripe, almost slightly syrupy wine, with excellent concentration. A powerful shiraz with marvellously supple texture and a lavish sweet-fruit core"

and Best Shiraz Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition

Yup, Robert Parker review lines up too.

I've always thought MWG was above this kind of histrionics, oh well, live and learn.

 

[Jubas]

Platinum trophy from both


Yup, Robert Parker review lines up too.

I've always thought MWG was above this kind of histrionics, oh well, live and learn.

Sadly not.. I see it most in their RRPs which always seem to be higher than usual. E.g. Clonakilla oriada at RRP $40? Hrmm don't think so

 

[eJamie]

Another ...

$50 off Any Online Wine Purchase over $120 at Cellarmasters
Code: SMART

Courtesy OzBargain

Thank you.

I finally got on the WISH & CR bandwagon (thanks to others for the relentless advice on this too) and got some Champagne for the parents. I think I'll have a bottle or two as commission .

 

[redbigot]

Red Bigot - I was going to buy this secret selection until I saw your review, would be interesting to know if anyone else has bought it.
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_672148/rose-kentish-sparkling-shiraz-nv

What is *really* interesting is that Dan's panel give the secret selection a higher score than the labeled wine - otherwise the description is exactly the same!
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/produ...et-selection-mclaren-vale-sparkling-shiraz-nv

DM notes on the new release are wrong re dosage with old fortified.
The info about zero-dosage comes directly from Rose Kentish and is confirmed by the way this wine presents.
Some of my subscribers have sent theirs back, some keeping, some trying their own dosage.
It's too dry for me.

 

[redbigot]

Any ideas on this one guys?

2015 Mystery 97 Point World Class Icon Barossa Shiraz

Here is the cached listing of the wine with full details:
2015 Dandelion Red Queen of the Eden Valley Shiraz

 

[chonka]

CellarDoor have Wynns The Gables 2016 (97 points in Wine Companion) for $75/6 with free shipping. Due to a recent birthday ($25 coupon), that brings a $35 RRP wine to $8.33 a bottle.

I think you need a referral to join CellarDoor (TWE family / friends / shareholders), but I can't see how to send any at the moment, sorry. If anyone knows, it's worth spreading the word.

And for every purchase they seem to be adding a 'Christmas Gift' to the order. I received a case of Abel's Tempest Chardonnay Pinot Noir with my single bottle order. Not to shappy, last year it was a case of Ativo.

 

[JessicaTam]

[mod hat]
A friendly reminder that referrals should be offered in the referral offers sub-forum,
and,
vouchers should be offered in the free to a good home sub-forum;
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