Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[Bill Bosworth]

6 of the Reynella 2016 Cab Sav for $144 is a mighty deal...?

Looks good but they've been trying to move it for ages (possibly not racing out as halliday gave it a shocker rating)

 

[Junior royal]

Looks good but they've been trying to move it for ages (possibly not racing out as halliday gave it a shocker rating)

I did return it, tasted completely flat

 

[Bill Bosworth]

I did return it, tasted completely flat

... and how fascinating - I'm sure halliday rated it 87 (I saw this when I got some in a mixed box a while back and checked it) but now the winecompanion entry says 92 with a tasting note from Nick Godwin from 2021, a year that doesn't match with the 'date tasted' field in the main entry (2017). I smell a total rat!

 

[kevviek]

... and how fascinating - I'm sure halliday rated it 87 (I saw this when I got some in a mixed box a while back and checked it) but now the winecompanion entry says 92 with a tasting note from Nick Godwin from 2021, a year that doesn't match with the 'date tasted' field in the main entry (2017). I smell a total rat!

Hmmm....selling for $30 in quite a few places and the lowest rating for Vivino that year...wondering if I should just ring and cancel. Is it worth $24?

 

[butters_1313]

via OzBargain: a rare 20% off sitewide @ Cellar One (referrals) with TWENTYOFF, including:

• 2014 Arras Grand Vintage $52.54
• 2014 Arras Blanc de Blancs $54.40
• 2009 Arras Grand Vintage $55.20
• 2005 House of Arras EJ Carr $136/3pk
• 2021 Bay of Fires Riesling $22.54
• 2022 Bay of Fires Chardonnay $29.60
• 2021/2022 Bay of Fires Pinot Noir $$32
• 2019 Rolf Binder Heysen Shiraz $26
• 2018 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz $71.20/3pk
• 2018 Hardys HRB Cabernet Sauvignon $15.74
• 2016 Reynella Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon $24
• 2019/2020 Houghton Gladstones Cabernet Sauvignon $47.88
• 2020 Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon $80/3pk

apologies for causing any offence, but you gave no indication of whether you had actually searched or not, and unfortunately these days some seem to expect everything to be spoon-fed to them - anyway, i'm surprised that they're still available

Some great deals!

I was not offended - I just think that, to foster a respectful environment on the forum, you shouldn't jump to conclusions about people and make smart remarks in doing so. But apology accepted... and back to the deals

 

[butters_1313]

Hmmm....selling for $30 in quite a few places and the lowest rating for Vivino that year...wondering if I should just ring and cancel. Is it worth $24?

I had a bottle a little while ago - I thought it was fine but certainly not amazing or worth anything near its RRP. Probably worth $20-$25.

 

[olympicwiz]

Hmmm....selling for $30 in quite a few places and the lowest rating for Vivino that year...wondering if I should just ring and cancel. Is it worth $24?

I'd cancel it if you can. Life is too short to drink a subpar wine and these deals are keep on coming!

 

[michaelm]

Per the deal above on Cellar One St Hallet Blackwell Shiraz at $26.40 is about as good as it gets on that perennial favourite of this forum. I'll definitely be picking up a case or two.

 

[Tanark2]

Per the deal above on Cellar One St Hallet Blackwell Shiraz at $26.40 is about as good as it gets on that perennial favourite of this forum. I'll definitely be picking up a case or two.

It's 2020 vintage. I haven't had the 2020 Backwell but 2020 Barossa wasn't a good vintage so Id leave that one alone.

 

[Hors Ey]

via OzBargain: a rare 20% off sitewide @ Cellar One (referrals) with TWENTYOFF, including:

• 2014 Arras Grand Vintage $52.54
• 2014 Arras Blanc de Blancs $54.40
• 2009 Arras Grand Vintage $55.20
• 2005 House of Arras EJ Carr $136/3pk
• 2021 Bay of Fires Riesling $22.54
• 2022 Bay of Fires Chardonnay $29.60
• 2021/2022 Bay of Fires Pinot Noir $$32
• 2019 Rolf Binder Heysen Shiraz $26
• 2018 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz $71.20/3pk
• 2018 Hardys HRB Cabernet Sauvignon $15.74
• 2016 Reynella Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon $24
• 2019/2020 Houghton Gladstones Cabernet Sauvignon $47.88
• 2020 Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon $80/3pk

apologies for causing any offence, but you gave no indication of whether you had actually searched or not, and unfortunately these days some seem to expect everything to be spoon-fed to them - anyway, i'm surprised that they're still available

I have found Katnook Prodigy is pretty good after 20% off at $55?
Unfortunately only the 2017 cork is discounted. The 2019 stelvin is $64 after discount.
Any thought?

 

[kevviek]

It's 2020 vintage. I haven't had the 2020 Backwell but 2020 Barossa wasn't a good vintage so Id leave that one alone.

2021 in half bottles?

 

[Steady]

It's 2020 vintage. I haven't had the 2020 Backwell but 2020 Barossa wasn't a good vintage so Id leave that one alone.

The 2011 Blackwell was magnificent imo - I picked some 2020 up a while ago as I figure it is worth the risk

 

[Tanark2]

2021 in half bottles?

Saw that. Not quite as cheap at $17 for a 1/2. I'd probably buy that if it was 6 bottles rather than 12.

 

[Buzzard]

Some really good deals around or so it seems. Unfortunately I have absolutely no more room for wine having just received a dozen Tulloch plus I'll now have another few dozen coming from Rockford and Noon.

 

[kevviek]

Saw that. Not quite as cheap at $17 for a 1/2. I'd probably buy that if it was 6 bottles rather than 12.

less 20% makes them $13.60 ea, or $27.20 for 750ml equivalent

 

[michaelm]

It's 2020 vintage. I haven't had the 2020 Backwell but 2020 Barossa wasn't a good vintage so Id leave that one alone.

A quick check of usual sources for vintage reports suggests it was just fine? Consensus everywhere i looked is lower yields but quality still high? Good enough for me at a bargain price

Barossa and McLaren Vale: Shiraz | Vintage Charts

Find ratings for recent vintages in Australia’s Barossa and McLaren Vale regions, summing up the quality and character of Shiraz. Plus, recommendations for when to drink the wines at their best.

www.winespectator.com

 

[Tanark2]

A quick check of usual sources for vintage reports suggests it was just fine? Consensus everywhere i looked is lower yields but quality still high? Good enough for me at a bargain price

https://www.winespectator.com/vintage-charts/region/barossa-and-mclaren-vaT

The rating I use is a 6 out of 10 for 2020. It's a private source, with no industry vested interest. 2019 and 2021 are 8/10. By comparison the 2011 Barossa vintage was rated 5/10. The 2020 may be a decent version of a pretty good wine as was 2011 in Steady's opinion but for me given I haven't tried it, I ain't buying 1/2 dozen 2020s because of uncertainty of quality and cellar potential of a wet vintage that I won't drink for 5+ years.

less 20% makes them $13.60 ea, or $27.20 for 750ml equivalent

Yes, realise that. Nothing at all wrong with that deal. I'd jump at 6 x 375ml at that price. I don't often buy full half dozens unless they scream at me these days given the cellar stocks.

 

[Rug]

The rating I use is a 6 out of 10 for 2020. It's a private source, with no industry vested interest. 2019 and 2022 are 8/10. By comparison the 2011 Barossa vintage was rated 5/10. The 2020 may be a decent version of a pretty good wine as was 2011 in Steady's opinion but for me given I haven't tried it, I ain't buying 1/2 dozen 2020s.

Yes, realise that. Nothing at all wrong with that deal. I'd jump at 6 x 375ml at that price. I don't often buy full half dozens unless they scream at me these days given the cellar stocks.

What do you rate 2021?

 

[Tanark2]

What do you rate 2021?

It's not my rating, it's someone who publishes personal ratings from personal tasting for "members", 2021 is rated 8/10. I don't have the 2022 Barossa red rating as yet (above was a typo : 2022 should read 2021 (now edited)

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

It's 2020 vintage. I haven't had the 2020 Backwell but 2020 Barossa wasn't a good vintage so Id leave that one alone.

I've spoken to numerous top end producers and viticulturists who claim the trio of 2018, 2019 and 2020 were a miracle run of near perfect vintages in the Barossa. Add 2021 on top as also excellent, but with at least 2x the yield (therefore perfect from a producers POV as = more $$).
Guess there are and will be many varied opinions on this.