Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[olympicwiz]

I signed up to Cheddar yesterday and purchased 1 bottle of Stefano Lubriano Pinot Noir from BWS, it doesn’t seem to have tracked at all. Not sure where I’m supposed to look but it says 0 pending deals and no recent transactions. ShopBack and Cashrewards allow you to look at click history etc - I can not see many options in the app.

I would reach out to them if it doesn’t track in a day or so. I am pretty sure they will sort everything out

 

[Bill Bosworth]

Hey DLR, any chance of an ACT BWS discount list? I am looking at the 20% BWS cheddar discount and it's v. tedious combing each site in turn to see if there's anything worth buying!

 

[DLR]

Hey DLR, any chance of an ACT BWS discount list? I am looking at the 20% BWS cheddar discount and it's v. tedious combing each site in turn to see if there's anything worth buying!

BWS Clearance Stock Canberra 2022-04-21

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I’m tipping there will be another 7 requests coming your way plenty quick DLR - prolly start with someone asking for a list in Vic

 

[I love to travel]

I’m tipping there will be another 7 requests coming your way plenty quick DLR - prolly start with someone asking for a list in Vic

Or Bne

 

[DLR]

I guess it wouldn't be fair to hold out

Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Brisbane
Townsville
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Tks DLR - you are a LEGEND

 

[Bill Bosworth]

I guess it wouldn't be fair to hold out

Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Brisbane
Townsville
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart

Thanks heaps!

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

I guess it wouldn't be fair to hold out

Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Brisbane
Townsville
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart

$84 for Clonakilla SV before any further discounts... could get it to ~60 bucks!!
$63 for Ata Rangi Pinot before discounts... ~$45!!!
$60 for Pierro Chard... $43 after discounts...

 

[olympicwiz]

$84 for Clonakilla SV before any further discounts... could get it to ~60 bucks!!
$63 for Ata Rangi Pinot before discounts... ~$45!!!
$60 for Pierro Chard... $43 after discounts...

Just don't fall into the trap buying wine just because it is discounted.
Personally I would not even pay $20 for Clonakilla SV because I think it is an ordinary wine/not to my liking.

 

[redbigot]

Just don't fall into the trap buying wine just because it is discounted.
Personally I would not even pay $20 for Clonakilla SV because I think it is an ordinary wine/not to my liking.

I don't buy Clonakilla SV either, but it is very well made in a certain style that has appeal to many, but not for me, especially at the RRP or even discount price. Classing it as "ordinary" because you don't like it is a bit of a stretch though. There are numerous well made wines that I can appreciate as being quality wines in their target style but choose not to drink because the are not a style I prefer (especially if they are white/orange).

 

[olympicwiz]

@redbigot Point taken. I didn’t actually state it is an ordinary wine - I said I think it is one. I know it has a cult following and I was dumbfounded when I tried it at the winery thinking what is the fuss about it all about.

Also tried it at a restaurant and thought the same.

Maybe cool climate shiraz doesn’t strike a chord with me!

 

[Fenoglio]

I guess it wouldn't be fair to hold out

Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Brisbane
Townsville
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart

It may be just me, but I can't get the Townsville link to work (the others do).
Great work though

 

[The Warlock]

@redbigot Point taken. I didn’t actually state it is an ordinary wine - I said I think it is one. I know it has a cult following and I was dumbfounded when I tried it at the winery thinking what is the fuss about it all about.

Also tried it at a restaurant and thought the same.

Maybe cool climate shiraz doesn’t strike a chord with me!

More likely the Viognier component. Whilst many love the blend some hate it myself included. I find viognier has a strange bitter perfume as a varietal wine and personally don’t think it adds much to the Syrah. In the spirit of this conversation though that’s just my opinion. As for Varietal cool climate Canberra Syrah, I think it’s phenomenal

 

[redbigot]

@redbigot Point taken. I didn’t actually state it is an ordinary wine - I said I think it is one. I know it has a cult following and I was dumbfounded when I tried it at the winery thinking what is the fuss about it all about.

Also tried it at a restaurant and thought the same.

Maybe cool climate shiraz doesn’t strike a chord with me!

I've tried quite a few vintages, including some with 5+ years of age, bought a few back when it was $35-$50pb, nothing since. On the right occasion/food match it's quite an interesting wine. I've given up including Canberra region reds (or other cool climate reds) in with warmer climate reds for my tasting groups, the cooler climate almost always come in last. I've tried a fair number of cool climate Shiraz with rave reviews from respected critics, have bought very few. One that has impressed me enough to buy several vintages is Yabby Lake Mornington Peninsula SV Syrah, impressive at around/under $30.

 

[Irish2002]

Glad to read I am not the only one questioning the value of Clonakilla SV. I bought it religiously to lay down each year for many years based on the almost universal high ratings. Have tried 3-4 bottles since, including a 2013 last week and still not sure what all the fuss is about. Perfectly quaffable but will certainly not be spending $90-100 on it ever again. Many far more impressive wines at that price point IMHO.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Glad to read I am not the only one questioning the value of Clonakilla SV.

This wine does my head in - had it in SQ R/F many times and just loved it in the air - bought some and had it on the ground - you would swear it was a totally different wine - I wouldn’t buy again either

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

Just don't fall into the trap buying wine just because it is discounted.
Personally I would not even pay $20 for Clonakilla SV because I think it is an ordinary wine/not to my liking.

Each to their own really I guess.

I personally like the Clonakilla SV, but in saying that have never bought a bottle, prob never will. Too overpriced at the RRP.

As for the Ata Rangi, one of my all time favourite wines. I'd pay the $63 as it was, and at $45 I might swim in it.

 

[Rug]

@redbigot Point taken. I didn’t actually state it is an ordinary wine - I said I think it is one. I know it has a cult following and I was dumbfounded when I tried it at the winery thinking what is the fuss about it all about.

Also tried it at a restaurant and thought the same.

Maybe cool climate shiraz doesn’t strike a chord with me!

I would agree with the last statement, I too find many cool climate reds disappointing but do like their whites.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

I don't buy Clonakilla SV either, but it is very well made in a certain style that has appeal to many, but not for me, especially at the RRP or even discount price. Classing it as "ordinary" because you don't like it is a bit of a stretch though. There are numerous well made wines that I can appreciate as being quality wines in their target style but choose not to drink because the are not a style I prefer (especially if they are white/orange).

Me neither - I'd love to be parochial and back canberra wines, but I almost invariably find most of them well made but comparatively not great value.

So today I went and picked up 6 x St Hugo c/s for less than $20 each from a far flung BWS using DLR's list and cheddar. Ok, it's a mass produced thing that doesn't instill local pride or display exciting character, but when I open them in five years or so, I expect they'll be about as delicious as high-priced local red...

I will accept being called a philistine on this!