Penfolds discussion and offers

[Blockers]

CashRewards.com.au is 7% IIRC. Yes it works with the Wish gift cards.

Thanks AnonymousCoward - just had a look at the site - DM are 8% cash back on wine!! very compelling when you add the giftcard!

 

[Dr Ralph]

Thanks Dr Ralph - I am across the WISH cards (5%) but could you point me in the right direction for the other cash backs? Thanks
EDIT - can see the additional 4.15% through Price Pal - are there additional cash backs? Does the 4.15% work if paying by giftcard?

cashrewards.com.au is what I use. But there are similar schemes.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Be aware that WISH cards are not being accepted by DM online today. Do not use them!

 

[penegal]

Bin 28 Kalimna available for $25.80 in 6 at Dan's - I remember paying about $29/$30 each historically on release so assuming this is good value and I should pick some up?
Dr Ralph - would appreciate your thoughts..

I think you are correct that it's usually around $30 on release.

However, discounts in the first week normally lead to a $25 to $26 price range. So I'd say that $25.80 is about normal for the discounted price.

However combine the WISH + cash back discounts and the price is closer to $22.50. That's a price point where I'd consider buying at.

Agree.

The Bin 28 (when discounted) is one of the few Penfolds wines I rate given the price point. FWIW, I had 2 bottles this weekend. Didn't bother taking a photo, but I can report they tasted good

707 and Grange are just silly now. Both are good wines, but there are comparable or better Bordeaux and Burgundies which are cheaper (even with all the taxes the Aussie gov puts on them).

 

[Dr Ralph]

Agree.

The Bin 28 (when discounted) is one of the few Penfolds wines I rate given the price point. FWIW, I had 2 bottles this weekend. Didn't bother taking a photo, but I can report they tasted good

707 and Grange are just silly now. Both are good wines, but there are comparable or better Bordeaux and Burgundies which are cheaper (even with all the taxes the Aussie gov puts on them).

BIN 28 was the very first decent red wine I first tasted.

Have been buying it for more than 2 decades. Never been disappointed to drink it, only disappointed with the significant price increases of it (and most other Penfolds) during that period.

 

[kamchatsky]

I bought a bottle of 2007 RWT a while back. Does anyone know how long should I store this before drinking it?

 

[Dr Ralph]

I bought a bottle of 2007 RWT a while back. Does anyone know how long should I store this before drinking it?

Are you planning to live to 2040?

https://www.penfolds.com/~/media/Fi..._Patience_Tasting_Notes_Bin_707_1964_2010.pdf

 

[Dr Ralph]

Are you planning to live to 2040?

https://www.penfolds.com/~/media/Fi..._Patience_Tasting_Notes_Bin_707_1964_2010.pdf

And I'll add, that as the producer of the product their estimates tend to be very conservative.

You might want to contrast what Halliday has to say on this - he usually gives very generous cellaring dates.

 

[Katy]

Are you planning to live to 2040?

https://www.penfolds.com/~/media/Fi..._Patience_Tasting_Notes_Bin_707_1964_2010.pdf

I think kamchatsky will only have to wait until 2030 for the end of peak drinking

Interestingly, Halliday only gave to 2027.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Interestingly, Halliday only gave to 2027.

That appears to have been revised from what I can see in a previous edition.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Anyone else get this (exclusive) invitation:

'Dear Dr Ralph,

Penfolds proudly invites you and up to three guests to taste a selection of
wines from The Penfolds Collection 2015, at this exclusive member event.

Hosted by a Penfolds Ambassador, the evening will take you on a guided tasting journey of our latest release wines whilst you enjoy an assortment of canapés from the chefs at Cruise Bar. Led by the 2011 Grange, wines to be showcased will include our most coveted reds from the acclaimed 2012 and 2013 vintages, alongside some of our celebrated whites from this year’s Collection.

The Penfolds Collection 2015 Tasting Event
Date: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Cruise Bar Roof Top
Level 3, Circular Quay West,
Sydney 2000
Menu: Canapés
Price: $100 per person'

 

[Katy]

I did. Tossing up going - I want to but the +1 isn't keen

 

[BettyB]

Anyone else get this (exclusive) invitation:

'Dear Dr Ralph,

Penfolds proudly invites you and up to three guests to taste a selection of
wines from The Penfolds Collection 2015, at this exclusive member event.

Hosted by a Penfolds Ambassador, the evening will take you on a guided tasting journey of our latest release wines whilst you enjoy an assortment of canapés from the chefs at Cruise Bar. Led by the 2011 Grange, wines to be showcased will include our most coveted reds from the acclaimed 2012 and 2013 vintages, alongside some of our celebrated whites from this year’s Collection.

The Penfolds Collection 2015 Tasting Event
Date: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Cruise Bar Roof Top
Level 3, Circular Quay West,
Sydney 2000
Menu: Canapés
Price: $100 per person'

I didn't get it. But it seems like good value, especially to taste the grange which is $750+ a bottle.

Good location too

 

[Dr Ralph]

I did. Tossing up going - I want to but the +1 isn't keen

Didn't think it was 'exclusive'

I think I'm likely to attend.

 

[Wozza]

Dear Penfolds Fancy Friends!

I didn't get the Penfolds invite - probably because I didn't make that Magill purchase! - but I would love to go.

If you have an invite and a spare guest spot, I would love to go, so please PM me.

Yours desperately,


Wozza

EDIT: Thanks to Dr Ralph who has kindly pointed out that as an existing Penfolds Friend I am entitled to book in my own right! I shall be going to the ball after all ...

 

[Dr Ralph]

Dear Penfolds Fancy Friends!

I didn't get the Penfolds invite - probably because I didn't make that Magill purchase! - but I would love to go.

If you have an invite and a spare guest spot, I would love to go, so please PM me.

Yours desperately,


Wozza

EDIT: Thanks to Dr Ralph who has kindly pointed out that as an existing Penfolds Friend I am entitled to book in my own right! I shall be going to the ball after all ...

Enjoy. I've just been seconded to a project which requires me to work on that night

 

[blackcat20]

Nothing to do with Magill; I've purchased and didnt get an invite.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Nothing to do with Magill; I've purchased and didnt get an invite.

Residential address may have been a factor. IE. NSW v VIC.

 

[Blockers]

Dear Penfolds Fancy Friends!

I didn't get the Penfolds invite - probably because I didn't make that Magill purchase! - but I would love to go.

If you have an invite and a spare guest spot, I would love to go, so please PM me.

Yours desperately,


Wozza

Hi all, I too would love to attend but did not make the list.. if anyone has a spare guest space I would be extremely grateful...

 

[Wozza]

Hi all, I too would love to attend but did not make the list.. if anyone has a spare guest space I would be extremely grateful...

Dear Blockers

I am booking my ticket (hopefully) tomorrow so I can include you. I am just waiting for Treasury Wines to fix a glitch that stops me from using the shopping basket. I will PM you when I am up and running ...

Alternatively, just use the link above if you are a Penfolds Friend (and if you are not a Penfolds Friend, register (for free) and then use the link, ensuring you log in to finalise the purchase).

Also happy to buy a ticket if you are happy to reimburse me the $100 fee.