Qantas Wine latest offering

[QF WP]

I have been successfully avoiding purchases until I have space under my desk. Bonus point fatigue has set in, so sad

 

[Orca]

Just got an email from Epiqure for the premium half-dozen. Webpage on Epiqure here:
https://www.qantasepiqure.com.au/Wine/Mixed-Cases/Premium-Inflight-Mixed-Pack/p/MIXINFPRENV

any opinions on quality and price? No bonus pts to sweeten deal, just the straight 3pt/$

Going by the cost of buying each wine in a six pack it appears like a significant saving!

Off to compare prices with Uncle Dan...

 

[TKK]

Have they stopped giving out promo code? I don't see the option in the shopping cart and checkout anymore.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Not many bonus points that I can see.
Haven't bought anything for a little while but I just ordered the Premium Inflight mixed pack, and a case of Squealing pig SB (love that). The order qualifies for the Wine Companion offer and will earn 1500 QFF points (with Amex bonus) so not too shabby

 

[TomVexille]

Finally got an epiQure email Thanks for sorting that out ​Red Roo

 

[ozkid]

Not many bonus points that I can see.
Haven't bought anything for a little while but I just ordered the Premium Inflight mixed pack, and a case of Squealing pig SB (love that). The order qualifies for the Wine Companion offer and will earn 1500 QFF points (with Amex bonus) so not too shabby

Niiice. Let us know what you think of the premium mixed pack

 

[Mr_Orange]

, and a case of Squealing pig SB (love that).

That's a favourite of mine too .

 

[blackcat20]

Finally got an epiQure email Thanks for sorting that out ​Red Roo

Uh oh ........

 

[TomVexille]

Uh oh ........

What's that supposed to mean?

 

[blackcat20]

What's that supposed to mean?

More wine-buying temptation

 

[JessicaTam]

What's that supposed to mean?

I will give you one guess!

 

[amaroo]

..........

and a case of Squealing pig SB (love that).

Had a panic attack when Epiqure had nil stock for a few months. I've now found it at Dans & 1st choice.......cheaper.

 

[TomVexille]

I will give you one guess!

More wine?

 

[Princess Fiona]

Had a panic attack when Epiqure had nil stock for a few months. I've now found it at Dans & 1st choice.......cheaper.

There's none in stock locally for me and I figure at $6 extra per 6 bottles that's probably not bad value for the points earned.

 

[amaroo]

There's none in stock locally for me and I figure at $6 extra per 6 bottles that's probably not bad value for the points earned.

Like most things the price fluctuates, have picked it up for <$13 a bottle.

 

[blackcat20]

The Xanadu got snapped up quickly! It's actually cheaper at Dans but they have a 2 bottle limit...

 

[Kangol]

Got a case of 6x St Henri Shiraz 2010 from DMs.
Yes, lucky I know. Screw cap as well.
I saw the offer for "buy 6x Bin series or luxury wines and get a bonus RWT 2011 Shiraz".. even better, I thought!
The people at DM said that the St Henri 2010 was not eligible, even though the 2010 is in the online eligible list of the 206 items.
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/list/RwtOffer/Gallery?defaultView=false
Hmmm, anyone think otherwise?
I'll have to ring up tomorrow to ask for a manager to double check...

 

[Daver6]

Got a case of 6x St Henri Shiraz 2010 from DMs.
Yes, lucky I know. Screw cap as well.
I saw the offer for "buy 6x Bin series or luxury wines and get a bonus RWT 2011 Shiraz".. even better, I thought!
The people at DM said that the St Henri 2010 was not eligible, even though the 2010 is in the online eligible list of the 206 items.
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/list/RwtOffer/Gallery?defaultView=false
Hmmm, anyone think otherwise?
I'll have to ring up tomorrow to ask for a manager to double check...

I can't see how they can possibly not give you the RWT. There are no exceptions mentioned in the advert. St Henri is consider a luxury wine....and the word "any" implies, just that.

 

[Wannabee]

Got a case of 6x St Henri Shiraz 2010 from DMs.

When/where did you get these? Can you get another 6?

 

[Kangol]

I can't see how they can possibly not give you the RWT. There are no exceptions mentioned in the advert. St Henri is consider a luxury wine....and the word "any" implies, just that.

After the huge headache, inconvenience and waste of my time I finally have the RWT, but this was after multiple conscious efforts of dishonesty from DMs.
The manager made up some excuse, claiming that she spoke to the person who served me, who allegedly told me that the reason why I didn't get the offer because it was a "while stocks last" offer and they had run out of stock of the 2011 vintage and hence not able to give me the offer. Total BS - I was told by two people that the St Henri was not eligible ("only Bin series"), after me questioning them about if St Henri was considered a "luxury" wine. I knew the answer and they did not mention anything about a "while stocks last", nor does it say it on the website, nor did the call centre people (more than one) say it was a "while stocks last" offer. She then had the gall to tell me that they did me a favour that they had to "drive to another store just to get this bottle for you".. this was after the stock manager told me on the phone earlier in the day that "we're getting a delivery of 8 this afternoon and I'll be sure to hold one for you".

They really screwed up customer service-wise, something Epiqure would never do (in my experience). If Epiqure did make an error, they would rectify it and act so that their reputation is not damaged, or at worst, is repaired.

I've also just checked and the 2011 RWT is a cork, not screwcap as I was told it would be, again another huge **ckup!!

From what I can tell, you can get the 2011 RWT in both cork or screwcap:

Penfolds clarifies position on cork - The Shout, Hotel News, Liquor News, Bar + Club News

"We've always offered choice on our red wines, depending on the market."

d r i n k s t e r: PENFOLDS PREMIUMS - 2014 RELEASE

Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2011

$175; 14.5% alcohol; screw cap; 95+++ points

The Auswine Forum &bull; View topic - TN: Penfolds Luxury & Icon Releases at Magill Estate 4/5/14

2011 Penfolds RWT Shiraz (Barossa Valley, 14.5% alc, drink 2015-2030): Bottle sealed under cork. Very dark to inky purple/red. Sweet, perfumed nose, cooler with more noticeable VA/lift than the previous 2008 vintage, red liquorice and black tea, black pepper and fresh herbs; a soft entry leads to a medium to full weight palate with a peppery, minty, slightly hot mid-palate, finishing very dry and chalky. Not a bad result for the vintage, but not in the same league as the average RWT releases, let alone the best ones.

Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2011 | The Wine Front

Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2011

Posted on 04 March 2014.
All Barossa Valley grown, as always. 51% new French oak though the rest went into 1-year-old oak.


Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $175
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2017 - 2025+

https://www.vintagecellars.com.au/Red Wine/penfolds-rwt-bv-shiraz-2011-750ml_1895891

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[TH]Alcohol Content[/TH]
[TD]14.5%[/TD]
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[TH]Style[/TH]
[TD]Rich & Robust Reds[/TD]
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[TH]Cellaring[/TH]
[TD]Long term cellaring (7 years or more)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: dark"]
[TH]Closure[/TH]
[TD]Screw cap[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Origin[/TH]
[TD]Australia, Barossa[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

Does that sound right - in Australia you would be able to get both cork and screwcap for the luxury Penfolds reds (except Grange) and certainly the RWT?