Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[Whining&dining]

James Dominguez Secret Wine #194 2012 Coonawarra Cabernet is: Allegiance Wines The Artisan Aged Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 down to $19.95 from $40, might be worth a punt....

 

[roshea]

James Dominguez Secret Wine #194 2012 Coonawarra Cabernet is: Allegiance Wines The Artisan Aged Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 down to $19.95 from $40, might be worth a punt....

Just FYI, Halliday gives this 85 points and says:
"A light to medium-bodied cabernet that has passed its optimum time for consumption, but will hold on for a few years yet."

 

[Whining&dining]

Thanks rosehea, haven't subscribed to JH for a while now although I am somewhat puzzled by his score, the scores on Allegiance's site for this wine are all between 93-95 points but then it all depends on when they were awarded . It gets a pretty solid 3.7 stars from the punters on Vivino with the first three comments being: "Bold, heavy and rustic" "Big bold cab. Leather Dense dark fruit and fine tannin" tasted six months ago and this from a couple of years ago "Starting to hit its straps tannins and fruit blending well". Probably won't buy though because I've been stocking up a bit too much of late...

 

[redbigot]

James Dominguez Secret Wine #194 2012 Coonawarra Cabernet is: Allegiance Wines The Artisan Aged Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 down to $19.95 from $40, might be worth a punt....

This was offered by Vinomofo @ $12.50 in May and September 2017.
Also previously offered by JD #178 in February this year, same price as this offer.

 

[mitti]

Just to add in to the Vintage Cellars talk, stopped by the Newtown (Sydney) store today and they still had a few decent offers

I picked up:
Wolf Blass platinum $83
Henriot champagne $49
Spinifex la maline $39
Seppelt Drumbourg Pinot Meunier $19
Howard Park Mt Barker Riesling $9

Decent offers on spirits available also

 

[henleybeach]

still some good specials in Adelaide

 

[Steady]

Cellardoor.co 'Bud' box. Happy with the One Mile Drive. (however under cork so assume it is export)View attachment 219720

My ‘bunch‘ reward Box finally arrived in Tas today.

I’m happy enough with what they sent me

 

[boomy]

Couldn’t help myself stopping to check 1st choice on the way to work in Melbourne today. Gotta say people here did good job cleaning all the premium stuff. Only interesting thing I found was Grosset Polish Hill 2017 at $30.

 

[Hors Ey]

Couldn’t help myself stopping to check 1st choice on the way to work in Melbourne today. Gotta say people here did good job cleaning all the premium stuff. Only interesting thing I found was Grosset Polish Hill 2017 at $30.

Wow for the$30 it's pretty good. I bought it at$40.

 

[WhatTheEgg]

Looks to me that it's actually the 2016 Grey Label Shiraz, not the Cabernet Shiraz.
The descriptions and "accolades" wording matches the Shiraz, as does the RRP of $45

definitely the Shiraz.

 

[SleepyPolarBear]

A unique offering with some back vintages.

Join Walshie's Wine Cult

Join our cult, for David has commanded that we reward our most loyal followers with our very best wines at sacrilegious prices. Your journey begins with the Winter Cult Initiation Pack for $285 (RRP $494), which includes: † Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon 2009† Moorilla Cloth Label White 2013†...

moorilla.com.au

 

[Daver6]

Cellardoor.co 'Bud' box. Happy with the One Mile Drive. (however under cork so assume it is export)View attachment 219720

Received the same in Perth today. The fill level is below the capsule on the Shiraz. Might be a bottling issue which is why it's given away as a freebie.

 

[wine-muller]

Just FYI, Halliday gives this 85 points and says:
"A light to medium-bodied cabernet that has passed its optimum time for consumption, but will hold on for a few years yet."

I'd agree with JH here. Split a case with some mates via the VM $12.50 deal a while ago - a very ordinary wine. Would've returned if I'd kept the case myself. Certainly not worth it at $20, considering the other options available around that price point.

 

[Whining&dining]

Thanks for the advice, I actually give first-hand experience on this forum more credence than many other sources so good to know...

 

[Jczer000]

Amazon moving into booze. Might be worth keeping an eye on...

Amazon has launched an online booze store in Australia, setting up a challenge to local players like Dan Murphy’s and BWS

Amazon Australia has launched a wine, beer and spirits store. It stocks well known brands like Johnnie Walker and Victoria Bitter as well as smaller local brands like SOFI Spritz and Curatif coughtails. The announcement comes as demand for alcohol has grown during the coronavirus pandemic. Visit...

www.businessinsider.com.au

So far it looks like the category has been set up under 'Shop By Department' but it is empty

 

[paddywide]

I don't like Amazon. It's not as easy as eBay to return what you purchase. Base on the Amazon selling strategy, it only sells the popular item, and aim to get the minimum days of item stored in the warehouse. It may not cover a broader variety of wine.

 

[qaz]

CASTAGNA Discovery Pack, Beechworth MV | Langton's Fine Wines $395 delivered ($65.83/bt) - 17 of 60 left:

• Castagna Genesis Beechworth Syrah 2016 - MB93
• Castagna La Chiave Beechworth Sangiovese 2016 - MB94
• Castagna Un Segreto Beechworth Sangiovese Shiraz 2016 - MB96
• Castagna Barbarossa Beechworth Nebbiolo NV (2016 and 2017) - MB95
• Castagna Ingenue Beechworth Viognier 2018 - MB95, CM(WF)93+
• Castagna Beechworth Chenin Blanc 2018 - MB94

I forgot about half-bottles, else Shaw+Smith Shiraz 2016 - JF97, CM(WF)96, NS/HH95 - would definitely have been the best buy

Shaw+Smith Shiraz Vertical 2012-2017 6pk $330 ($55/bt) @ Rathdowne Cellars - 10 available (2012 $60 @ finewineco)

and also (price-match @ My Wine Guy):

• $32.30 JH96, GW94 2018 Bondar Wines Rayner Vineyard Grenache

$27.53 @ Auswine after 10% off New Releases in cart + extra 10% off orders of 6+ bottles with NEWCUST

• cabernet/merlot - bordeaux
• botrytis/semillon - sauternes/barsac

besides champagne, 12% Cashrewards on selected wines @ Dan's until tomorrow includes member offers such as (unhidden) French wines - mainly Bordeaux 2010 with Sauternes/Barsac 2007-2010

• pinot noir - burgundy

Burgundy Bonanza - Huge Burgundy Sale! @ Randall's

• grenache/shiraz/mataro - southern rhone

Pegau Pre-Arrival @ Nicks

Brokenwood EOFYS for staff, shareholders and "friends"

Brokenwood Wines - 404 Error

www.brokenwood.com.au

also $75 off $300 with CITIFRIENDS

 

[Saltywings]

besides champagne, 12% Cashrewards on selected wines @ Dan's until tomorrow includes member offers such as (unhidden) French wines - mainly Bordeaux 2010 with Sauternes/Barsac 2007-2010

Burgundy Bonanza - Huge Burgundy Sale! @ Randall's

Pegau Pre-Arrival @ Nicks

Any good deals on the burgs from any of the three sites @qaz? Am definitely a beginner here but would like to begin building up a collection.

 

[chonka]

Would anyone know what this one is?

Buy Wine, Beers & Spirits Online | Online liquor store - Kemenys Australia

Kemenys wine and liquor- Australia's independent wine and liquor merchant. Purveyor of an extensive range of unique, boutique reds, whites, champagne and sparkling wines.

www.kemenys.com

 

[redmaxo]

I don't like Amazon. It's not as easy as eBay to return what you purchase. Base on the Amazon selling strategy, it only sells the popular item, and aim to get the minimum days of item stored in the warehouse. It may not cover a broader variety of wine.

I'm with you. It will be interesting to see what they do with wine given they have kind of failed to takeoff in Australia so far.

Would much rather buy direct or support a local retailer than put money into Jeff Bezos' pocket. I don't like the cut of his jib.