Vinomofo Wine Deals

[sigmadelta]

That marketing is crazy tempting!

You're right. I find it is best to completely ignore it and concentrate on concensus views, whether that's here or by wine writers.
One exception is that if you identify the style and flavour profile that you like (and more importantly, dislike), you can match that up with the descriptors in the blurb. Ignore whether they say claim it is good, because they're not going to claim it isn't. As you get more exposure to the wines themselves, you can identify a wine that you've had before and would buy again.

One more thing...
There is no such thing as an objective view in wine. Everyone likes something different, but of course there's a lot of overlap. Just be aware of what you like when buying in bulk!

 

[Katy]

Does anybody have any idea what this might be?

Black Market Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – marked as $50 down to $16?

https://vinomofo.com/wines/red-wine/black-market-deal-cabernet-sauvignon-2011

It's listed as from NSW. I've searched the various WineCompanion listings looking for a match, but none of the 94 point 2011 cab savs from NSW seem to match of any of the listed criteria. Any ideas?

Thanks,
DB

Robert Stein Vineyard Reserve Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon seems to match up ok; 94pts, 5 red star producer and 14% abv.

ETA: I see that AnonymousCoward and redbigot got there first!

Nothing in Wine Companion matches $50 and 94 points from Hunter Valley

Browsing around the other NSW regions, there's one from Mudgee that seems to match: Robert Stein Vineyard Reserve Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon, except VM says "40 year old vines" and WC says "85 year old vines".

I suspect WC meant 35yo vines in 2011, Steins first plantings were Shiraz in 1976.
The wine scored 88pts on The Wine Front.

 

[Delectable Blue]

Robert Stein Vineyard Reserve Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon seems to match up ok; 94pts, 5 red star producer and 14% abv.

Thank Katy. Much appreciated!

I think I glossed over that one when I saw that the vines were 85 years old. The FO has them listed as 40 year old. However that may just have been misdirection or editorial error.

 

[Delectable Blue]

Robert Stein Vineyard Reserve Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon seems to match up ok; 94pts, 5 red star producer and 14% abv.

ETA: I see that AnonymousCoward and redbigot got there first!

Thanks, I missed that too. I think I was too focused on Hannah on her swing at the time...

 

[TDC]

I've just stuck an ad on the Share-A-Case thread looking for someone to share https://vinomofo.com/wines/red-wine/black-market-deal-cabernet-sauvignon-2011.

 

[Delectable Blue]

wow, that Hannah's Swing is really something. Finding it a bit fabulous.....

Yes, it's a lovely wine. Scrumptious! Just pondering if I should buy more...

 

[georgehall]

Damn FOMO

I'm now a registered swinger.

 

[Delectable Blue]

Damn FOMO

I'm now a registered swinger.

Resistance is futile.

 

[Pharmaphlyer]

Clearly! Already have a six pack of the swing on the way, but couldn't resist adding another to make it a round dozen, free shipping tipped me over the edge!

 

[Buzzard]

Never mind Hannah on her swing, I'm waiting in the park for Amelia. Hope she shows up soon.

 

[ste667]

Never mind Hannah on her swing, I'm waiting in the park for Amelia. Hope she shows up soon.

Agreed! I'm looking at 15 bottles in the racks and it's not enough. Hope 2014 is as good as 2012..

 

[shep3369]

Resistance is futile.

I've been checking in on these forums the past month or so and just made my first purchase on Vinomofo, Hannah's Swing of course. I couldn't resist with all the positive comments on this wine.

I have a feeling that reading this forum is going to make it hard to resist buying a lot more wine

 

[blackcat20]

Never mind Hannah on her swing, I'm waiting in the park for Amelia. Hope she shows up soon.

Can someone let me know if she shows up? Love the Cab Merlot and missed out last time...

 

[Miss bick]

By memory it's Innocent Bystander Mule (may want to check, not sure if it was ever confirmed?)

Confirmed, and may need some quiet time for itself to reflect and grow, I am not an experienced wine reviewer so my descriptions come directly from uninformed senses☺ First aroma ok, but detected a scent I refer to as cheap Aust. Lambrusco, but that could be it is still immature. Apart from that slight whiff, it is still a nice red with character.
Steady, i said i'd let you know re the Gunda...well in Dame Edna's words..Spooky! I thought OMG, it's a shiraz knock off of my favourite Tassie Pinot from Blustery Banks at Spreighton. Only one better in Tas, but slightly pricier, over on the East Coast at Cranbook. Yes i do love the Gunda shiraz, glad i got it. But can you tell me what the slight bitterness in the aftertaste is? Is that what everyone refers to as pepper?

 

[Delectable Blue]

Clearly! Already have a six pack of the swing on the way, but couldn't resist adding another to make it a round dozen, free shipping tipped me over the edge!

Yes, I've just order another dozen. Its just too good to pass up. I've given up waiting for them to re-list the Brothers and Sisters...

 

[Miss bick]

P.s. anyone tried this one? https://vinomofo.com/wines/red-wine/black-market-deal-cabernet-2013

 

[AnonymousCoward]

P.s. anyone tried this one? https://vinomofo.com/wines/red-wine/black-market-deal-cabernet-2013

It's the 3 Oceans Explorer cab sauv:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Margaret River

2013

$36

$11.90

18/02/2016

3 Oceans Explorers

#7635

Boutique, Not confirmed

Can't remember anyone commenting on it here, but you can check CellarTracker / Vivino etc. for reviews.

 

[Miss bick]

It's the 3 Oceans Explorer cab sauv:
Thanks ac, yes i do remember some comments way back, but also got one in a mixed cab sav box, from memory quite nice, but obviuosly not memorable for me so will keep waiting for some fresh blood on the scene. Btw also just jumped on the Swing band wagon. Like the lower alcohol it claims. Getting a little tired of the power affect rather than just power taste, bring on more 13 percenters!

 

[blackcat20]

Drank a bottle of the Hannahs last night; I reckon this is one of my favourite shiraz. Just so deliciously easy to drink.

 

[Tannin]

Never mind Hannah on her swing, I'm waiting in the park for Amelia. Hope she shows up soon.

I'm having a swing in the park waiting for her. WHERE ARE YOU AMELIA????