Qantas Wine latest offering

[ellen10]

So my substituted replacement box has just arrived "Premium Red and White Mystery Dozen" all supposed to be rated 95 Halliday plus. "A mix of eight red, three white and one rosé, all rated 95 Halliday points or above. Includes a 96-point sauvignon blanc and a 95-point and gold medal-winning syrah from the Adelaide Hills, 97-point and Halliday Top 100 marsanne, a trophy and 5 gold medal-winning 95-point cabernet merlot (RRP $40), and a double-gold shiraz."

This is what I received for those that asked:

Blue Pyrenees Estate 2013
Pertaringa 2015 Shiraz (cork)
Byron & Harold Rose & Thorns 2017 Riesling
Paracombe 2013 The Reuben
Don't tell Gary 2016 Shiaz
S.C. Pannell Syrah 2015
Tablik 2011 Marsanne
Jericho Single vineyard 2015 Syrah (cork)
Glenlofty Estate Shiraz 2014 (cork)
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Longview Yakka 2016 Shiraz
Hewitson Belle Ville 2017 Rose'

I don't really know any of these wines, but I guess the proof will be in the tasting.

 

[Birdyzone]

So my substituted replacement box has just arrived "Premium Red and White Mystery Dozen" all supposed to be rated 95 Halliday plus. "A mix of eight red, three white and one rosé, all rated 95 Halliday points or above. Includes a 96-point sauvignon blanc and a 95-point and gold medal-winning syrah from the Adelaide Hills, 97-point and Halliday Top 100 marsanne, a trophy and 5 gold medal-winning 95-point cabernet merlot (RRP $40), and a double-gold shiraz."

This is what I received for those that asked:

Blue Pyrenees Estate 2013
Pertaringa 2015 Shiraz (cork)
Byron & Harold Rose & Thorns 2017 Riesling
Paracombe 2013 The Reuben
Don't tell Gary 2016 Shiaz
S.C. Pannell Syrah 2015
Tablik 2011 Marsanne
Jericho Single vineyard 2015 Syrah (cork)
Glenlofty Estate Shiraz 2014 (cork)
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Longview Yakka 2016 Shiraz
Hewitson Belle Ville 2017 Rose'

I don't really know any of these wines, but I guess the proof will be in the tasting.

Thanks for the rundown ellen10. I always appreciate seeing what’s in the mixed packs.

I can’t provide much guidance on the quality of the pack but I hope you enjoy it.
The Hewitson Belle Ville Rose is an interesting one. I returned it, but only because I couldn’t drink the way I like to drink rose. It’s flavour packed with a mass of residual sugar. Reasonable wine. Almost a meal in itself.
Not suited to hot day quenching.
Apart from that, I have enjoyed a few of the others but not the years you received.
Let us know how you go.
Cheers Birdyzone

 

[QF WP]

Email just received (best from a bonus point perspective):



Some exclusive ones for those of us that buy a bit:

 

[GoldCanyon340]

The Woodlands Cab Merlot is a good wine.

 

[QF WP]

I’d buy it over the Brokenwood (even though 2K points is only ~$30 value)

I buy the bonus points but I have to drink the wine...

 

[kermatu]

I've actually not enjoyed the Woodlands wine the couple of times I've had it. Admittedly onboard so not optimal tasting.

 

[Steady]

I've actually not enjoyed the Woodlands wine the couple of times I've had it. Admittedly onboard so not optimal tasting.

I've only tried a couple of vintages but find a 12+ hour decant transforms them for me

 

[Sbv72]

Add me to the list of wrong wine delivered. Ordered a single bottle of Bleasedale Generations Malbec to reach the $150 voucher spend. Opened box while announcing what I bought to co-workers to find bottle of Henschke Peggy’s Hill Riesling.

 

[BillytheFIsh]

I have two spare Qantas Wine $50 off $150+ voucher expiring TODAY, 15/12/2018 if anyone who has contributed to this thread in the past 10 pages is interested in them. First two in can have one each.

 

[kermatu]

An order of mine from mid-December still a no-show. Delivery company has no record. Of course the wine in question sold out a few days later. Total shambles.

 

[QF WP]

An interesting set of Hewitson wines with 8K bonus points attached IIRC. Anybody had them and can give recommendations?

 

[kermatu]

An interesting set of Hewitson wines with 8K bonus points attached IIRC. Anybody had them and can give recommendations?

I think the Sauv Blanc was on a flight earlier this week, but I didn't sample.

 

[Dr Ralph]

An interesting set of Hewitson wines with 8K bonus points attached IIRC. Anybody had them and can give recommendations?

Hewitson makes quality wines.Many of which are designed for the long term.


Ive been to their cellar door. Understated experience. They let the wine do the talking and aren't over the top like some other places.

 

[Rugby]

An interesting set of Hewitson wines with 8K bonus points attached IIRC. Anybody had them and can give recommendations?

We’ve had the Grenache blend before and from memory it’s a nice dry red - medium body. Would definitely go it again. Their Mad Hatter Shiraz is one of our favourites.

 

[ellen10]

I have Hewitson Rose', nice.

 

[blackcat20]

Don’t think Hewitson make a bad wine. Their cellar door is fab too.

 

[Mr_Orange]

I've been to their cellar door. Understated experience. They let the wine do the talking and aren't over the top like some other places.

I found Peter Lehmann's cellar door to be a similar experience.

 

[Silvia]

quick question, I bought a case of six TWP which were great! but points haven't posted.
In previous experiences they have posted points in 1-5 days top, but it's been 2 weeks. Should I wait for the 6 weeks to let them know? Just also wanting to check with other members that ordered around Xmas-NY period if they have experienced a similar delay?

Thanks!

 

[vmile]

quick question, I bought a case of six TWP which were great! but points haven't posted.
In previous experiences they have posted points in 1-5 days top, but it's been 2 weeks. Should I wait for the 6 weeks to let them know? Just also wanting to check with other members that ordered around Xmas-NY period if they have experienced a similar delay?

Thanks!

Ordered 3 cases 23 December- still waiting for the points.
Most unlike the epiQure of old.

 

[kermatu]

Ordered 3 cases 23 December- still waiting for the points.
Most unlike the epiQure of old.

I'd rather receive the actual wine!