Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

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often when signing up it's a required field - now I think I'll just put a phone number of the vendor
 
but that is 5 long days away...
I'm sure the 2021 Yeoman will be sold out by then on the wine collective... (feign sarcasm)
So curiously got better of me and given lamb shanks for dinner, I popped 2019 Yeoman.

Comparing to 2018, the bottle is smaller and lighter and also both cork and foil (no wax/plastic enclosure) prominently feature “Bec Hardy”.

It’s ok, not as bad as 2019 Tipsy Hill, but 2018 Yeoman was definitely better to my taste.

Maybe it will improve with age, however it is a bit lean and thinner than 2018 that was definitely more luscious.

PS Did get better with time.
 

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Looks like the Schild Estate Shiraz is getting even cheaper,

 
So curiously got better of me and given lamb shanks for dinner, I pooped 2019 Yeoman.

Comparing to 2018, the bottle is smaller and lighter and also both cork and foil (no wax/plastic enclosure) prominently feature “Bec Hardy”.

It’s ok, not as bad as 2019 Tipsy Hill, but 2018 Yeoman was definitely better to my taste.

Maybe it will improve with age, however it is a bit lean and thinner than 2018 that was definitely more luscious.

PS Did get better with time.

Heh. Pooped.
 
Comparing to 2018, the bottle is smaller and lighter and also both cork and foil (no wax/plastic enclosure) prominently feature “Bec Hardy”.

Maybe it will improve with age, however it is a bit lean and thinner than 2018 that was definitely more luscious.
The 2021 is in the same packaging as the 2019 you show.
I have similar comments on the wine compared to the lush 2018, leaner, less fruit weight, chunkier tannin and acid poking out a little. Possibly made with a view to longer ageing capability, but the heft and balance not in the same league as the 2018.
 
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Looks like the Schild Estate Shiraz is getting even cheaper,

That's about $7/bottle for "new" customers.
 
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This Cellar One offer actually looks like quite decent value and includes free delivery (haven't checked vintage-rated reviews yet):

Valued at $328.98 now available to you for only $149 the Sensational St Hallett Shiraz Mixed 6 Pack includes the following bottles:

1 x St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2018

1 x St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2020

2 x St Hallett Butcher's Cart Shiraz 2022

2 x St Hallett Black Clay Shiraz 2022

DM has the 2018 Old Block for $149.99 at the moment delivery-only showing for me.

 
This Cellar One offer actually looks like quite decent value and includes free delivery (haven't checked vintage-rated reviews yet):

Valued at $328.98 now available to you for only $149 the Sensational St Hallett Shiraz Mixed 6 Pack includes the following bottles:

1 x St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2018

1 x St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2020

2 x St Hallett Butcher's Cart Shiraz 2022

2 x St Hallett Black Clay Shiraz 2022

DM has the 2018 Old Block for $149.99 at the moment delivery-only showing for me.

The offer has been there a while.
Old Block 2018 is $77pb in a 3-pack, Blackwell 2020 $33 in a 6-pack, so you are getting the extra four bottles for $39 vs $66 at 6-pack prices.
 
So curiously got better of me and given lamb shanks for dinner, I popped 2019 Yeoman.

Comparing to 2018, the bottle is smaller and lighter and also both cork and foil (no wax/plastic enclosure) prominently feature “Bec Hardy”.

It’s ok, not as bad as 2019 Tipsy Hill, but 2018 Yeoman was definitely better to my taste.

Maybe it will improve with age, however it is a bit lean and thinner than 2018 that was definitely more luscious.

PS Did get better with time.
So opened another 2019 McLaren Vale that was purchased for about $17 during the Langtons Staff sale. So much better than the Yeoman 2019.
 

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