Vinomofo Wine Deals

[Wozza]

I wonder if the cheaper (but also very impressive) Lock & Key will be coming soon? VM often run a series of wines from a producer, starting with the showcase ones to get the buying crowd going.

Did anyone else try the Moppity website and find it down? Access for me is 'forbidden'!

 

[simonk83]

Did anyone else try the Moppity website and find it down? Access for me is 'forbidden'!

They don't have anything against you Wozza, same issue here

Screw it, bought a box.

 

[Wozza]

Although it is not the usual heavy discount offer, both vintages look to be show stoppers, and I love cool climate Shiraz. I also couldn't resist supporting the cause after reading the history of Moppity:

Moppity mops up the trophies | Hooked on Wine

 

[BettyB]

If the wine is faulty they have a statutory requirement (Trade Practices Act) to replace it or give you a refund.

I'm no lawyer, but even I know that this is not possibly correct, especially since that Act was repealed many years ago!

Perhaps Dr. Ralph can provide a legal opinion on this (If I have read the previous posts correctly he's a lawyer isn't he? And has offered legal assistance before??).

 

[Wozza]

Just got the email saying the Ace Case is delayed by another week. I can't even remember what was in it! Anyone remember? I just tried to locate the deal description again, but only got to a web page that said the deal had expired.

 

[Dr Ralph]

I'm no lawyer, but even I know that this is not possibly correct, especially since that Act was repealed many years ago!

Perhaps Dr. Ralph can provide a legal opinion on this (If I have read the previous posts correctly he's a lawyer isn't he? And has offered legal assistance before??).

This is correct the Trade Practices Act (Cth) 1974 was repealed in 2010. Anyone making reference to such an Act is unlikely to be apprised of current consumer protection law. The TPA was replaced by something similar, which is contained within Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act (Cth) 2010 and is colloquially known as the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

There are no specific sections of that Act which deal with wine, however section 54 which relates to 'Guarantee as to acceptable quality' may be relevant, but it is not axiomatic to therefore suggest that the merchant is obligated to replace the wine because you were of the view that it was off. A claim that a merchant has to replace wine because you think it is off is simply wrong. Although out of the interest of preserving their reputation and to maintain good customer relations a merchant may choose to voluntarily do so.

The above relates to consumer protection law, a statutory area of law, and is different to any policies that the merchant may have which could be contractual in nature.

 

[jeza]

Just got the email saying the Ace Case is delayed by another week. I can't even remember what was in it! Anyone remember? I just tried to locate the deal description again, but only got to a web page that said the deal had expired.

Wozza is the below link the one you mean? It's a cached version from Google

The Ace Case - Mixed Case

 

[Dr Ralph]

Wozza is the below link the one you mean? It's a cached version from Google

The Ace Case - Mixed Case

Note this 'Please note, this product is on back order and will begin dispatching on Aug 24.'

Seems they aren't complying with their stated intentions.

I have only just received my Halliday's Heroes after it was ordered on August 12.

 

[Stone]

My BBQ is taking too long to heat up. While procrastinating I bought a case too.

 

[Gorg]

Quick Question. I have ordered a few VM deals over the previous year or so and they all came by courier. The last one "Thompson Estate" came by Aus Post. I commented to the postie and He said " tell em about it, I need a bigger boat , your not the first one to say this today but the only one with just 1 case, all the others were multiple cases, i don't know whats going on but I have a sh**load of wine today". My question is are VM swinging back to Aus Post or doing more deals directly from wineries who decide the delivery ?. Also it seemed to take a lot longer than usual.

 

[Sedimental]

2 brand new reds to ponder over today. Cab Sav looks tempting though I feel the need to check share prices first. [and no that wasn't some kind of cryptic clue]

Woodstock the Stocks would give me wood!. But not Cabernet.

 

[Tannin]

My question is are VM swinging back to Aus Post or doing more deals directly from wineries who decide the delivery ?

I honestly hope not. Nexday is much better than Lazy Post in my local area. They think that beeping their horn while driving up my driveway means I'll meet them at the van. I won't.

They also don't bother trying to get hold of me if I leave instructions to leave somewhere if no-one home, and leave boxes in a lot less subtle places if I'm not home, often open to direct sunlight.

To date I've only had Nexday with VM. Melb metro.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Quick Question. I have ordered a few VM deals over the previous year or so and they all came by courier. The last one "Thompson Estate" came by Aus Post. I commented to the postie and He said " tell em about it, I need a bigger boat , your not the first one to say this today but the only one with just 1 case, all the others were multiple cases, i don't know whats going on but I have a sh**load of wine today". My question is are VM swinging back to Aus Post or doing more deals directly from wineries who decide the delivery ?. Also it seemed to take a lot longer than usual.

First I've heard about them using Aus Post again.

VM have boasted over the past 12 months or so about how superior the courier they use is compared to Aus Post (they used to use Aus Post).

Very good news from my perspective if they are moving back to Aus Post. Nexday have been hopeless.

 

[BettyB]

Just got the email saying the Ace Case is delayed by another week. I can't even remember what was in it! Anyone remember? I just tried to locate the deal description again, but only got to a web page that said the deal had expired.

Got the same email. Poor form from the Fo.

 

[Buzzard]

2 cases of 2012 Glenlofty Cab Sauv. arrived today via Nexday. I'm now sharing with so many that only 4 of these are mine. Never mind, it gives an opportunity to diversify and earn a few points on the back of others
The wine, well it was sitting outside all day at about 12 degrees so it was a bit cold when I excitedly opened it and poured a glass for +1 and I. Whilst I think it a steal at under $9, I should have waited a few hours for it to warm and breath. I am sure that the next one I open will be twice as good as I'm going to plan it better.
So what's next on the Fo?

 

[BettyB]

So what's next on the Fo?

More of the same I hope

 

[Steady]

I honestly hope not. Nexday is much better than Lazy Post in my local area. They think that beeping their horn while driving up my driveway means I'll meet them at the van. I won't.

They also don't bother trying to get hold of me if I leave instructions to leave somewhere if no-one home, and leave boxes in a lot less subtle places if I'm not home, often open to direct sunlight.

To date I've only had Nexday with VM. Melb metro.

I also hope not - AP never actually deliver wine to my address - just the slip of paper telling me it is time for a long drive to collect it myself. While Nexday have been slow they deliver into my office.

 

[Dudditz]

Opened my first bottle of the Glenlofty Shiraz tonight. Put in the decanter at about 630 and had a sneaky taste, not bad but pretty much a fruit bomb. Had my first glass at 830 and it has really opened up and much more balanced on the palate - ridiculous value as a quaffer at the price paid! Now if only more of the SV appears I will be snapping it up! I'm very interested in the Chardonnay also...

 

[Buzzard]

When I asked about the chance of more Glenlofty SV coming up I was told "I doubt it". Shame because I didn't get any .

 

[redbigot]

I'm no lawyer, but even I know that this is not possibly correct, especially since that Act was repealed many years ago!

Perhaps Dr. Ralph can provide a legal opinion on this (If I have read the previous posts correctly he's a lawyer isn't he? And has offered legal assistance before??).

I'm a bit ancient, I still use the generic term TPA as it was the Act that started discounting of wine and other goods by preventing retail price maintenance back when I was starting to buy a fair amount of wine.
The name/structure might have changed, but all the provisions re merchantable/acceptable quality of section 71 of the old TPA are still there and probably have been strengthened in the replacement Act.
Consumer Protection Laws and You: Why Goods have to be of an Acceptable Quality
http://www.mondaq.com/australia/x/1...ices+Act+Welcome+Competition+and+Consumer+Act

Fit for purpose for wine is fit for drinking. There are a number of faults which generally render a wine unfit for drinking.
Some are documented here: Dealing with Faulty Wine It's a bit old, it still refers to the TPA and not it's successor, I probably should update it.

I've seldom had issues returning obviously faulty wine to a merchant or winery for a refund or replacement. Sometimes it's just not worth the hassles for a cheaper wine, but most wineries will honour their obligations without having to point out the law to them, even for 10 yo wines that are clearly tainted by the cork closure.