Vinomofo Wine Deals

[redbigot]

Hi guys,

Anyone know what this one is?

Pinot Noir 2016 – Black Market Deal #34099

No information for the score source, too hard to work out.

But based on the same price point for the 2015 vintage, it's likely to be Sunshine Creek Pinot Noir 2016, which scored 92 from GW on TWF.

 

[JackMiles]

Hi redbigot,

Thanks for the reply. Looks like a good guess.

I did notice that VF says the wine is under cork, which of course is pretty unusual these days, and sure enough, it looks from the pics on the Sunshine website that they use cork. Can't say for sure, but looks that way.

 

[redbigot]

Hi redbigot,

Thanks for the reply. Looks like a good guess.

I did notice that VF says the wine is under cork, which of course is pretty unusual these days, and sure enough, it looks from the pics on the Sunshine website that they use cork. Can't say for sure, but looks that way.

Diam cork, no taint or cork flavours.

 

[Payney82]

Chardonnay 2016 – Black Market Deal #34272

Dang! This Chardonnay has everything and then some. A vibrant peaches and cream nose let you know you’re drinking chardonnay and the acid speaks clearly of T...

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Is

Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2016 – Hungerford Hill

 

[JackMiles]

Diam cork, no taint or cork flavours.

Yep, understood. I was just saying it was a good filter, since unusual, for determining the identity of the wine. Thanks again.

 

[Payney82]

You're right! Both 2013 Yarra Valley pinot noir, but some differences. They both use a lot of the same text in the description, so maybe the cheaper one is Mandala "The Prophet"? I can't find a Sam Kim review for it though.

SK93, $60 -> $21, ??

Pinot Noir 2013 – Black Market Deal #20437

Perfectly aged single vineyard pinot noir at a knockdown price, you’ll have to be quick mof_s! A bit darker and a bit more brooding than your average Yarra ...

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JH94, $60 -> $25, Mandala "The Matriarch"

Pinot Noir 2013 – Black Market Deal #34165

You’ll be pleased to reveal a very well regarded box of pinot if you manage to snag this delicious deal. A bit darker and a bit more brooding than your avera...

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Just arrived, it is the prophet.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

VinoMofo is part of eBay sale, 15% off atm. Does anyone recommend any? I'm eBay PLUS so free postage too! Lots of Black Market deals, they always sound too good to be true!

 

[redbigot]

VinoMofo is part of eBay sale, 15% off atm. Does anyone recommend any? I'm eBay PLUS so free postage too! Lots of Black Market deals, they always sound too good to be true!

On eBay VM adds $9 postage to their normal own site prices, so the discount is less than 15% if you qualify for free freight at VM.

 

[kevviek]

On eBay VM adds $9 postage to their normal own site prices, so the discount is less than 15% if you qualify for free freight at VM.

Plus Friday is usually free shipping

 

[Mynameismynameis]

Plus Friday is usually free shipping

I had no idea, so really no benefit in having eBay Plus or the 15% discount.

Has anyone bought their black market deals? I would be curious as to their return policy.

 

[cityloop]

I purchased the BM Tumbarumba (Hungerford Hill) and Mornington (SeaGlass) Chardonnays on eBay. Still cheaper via eBay than direct.
Return policy seems to remain the same.

 

[redbigot]

I had no idea, so really no benefit in having eBay Plus or the 15% discount.

Has anyone bought their black market deals? I would be curious as to their return policy.

With eBay Plus you do get 15% off (the usual VM price + $9) (then "free postage"), so still cheaper than buying off the VM site with free freight. CashRewards on eBay for Alcohol is 4%, on VM for returning customers it is 3.5%.

Black market deals have the same (good) return policy as for the other wines offered.

 

[Tannin]

With eBay Plus you do get 15% off (the usual VM price + $9) (then "free postage"), so still cheaper than buying off the VM site with free freight.

They're technically not allowed to do it, should be charging separately for postage instead of absorbing it in price. If they charge shipping for non eBay Plus users, ebay Price Guarantee can be used if they are on the list of vendors, but unfortunately are not... yet. Best Price Guarantee | eBay.com.au

And yeah eBay Plus is money down the drain. Don't pay for it.

 

[thesweetspot]

Does anyone know what this Yarra Valley 2015 Cabernet might be? Thanks
Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – Black Market Deal #34192

 

[cityloop]

Medhurst?

 

[baiden]

Does anyone know what this Yarra Valley 2015 Cabernet might be? Thanks
Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – Black Market Deal #34192

My guess : Dominique Portet Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($60, 96pts and reviewed by CM)

 

[redbigot]

My guess : Dominique Portet Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($60, 96pts and reviewed by CM)

Agree. And possibly/probably under cork rather than screwcap.

 

[Whining&dining]

Pretty confident that Shiraz 2016 – Black Market Deal #34082 St Johns Brook Margaret River Reserve Shiraz 2016, if so, any thoughts from the punters?

 

[Vinobono]

Anyone know what this Pinot Gris is?

Pinot Gris 2020 – Black Market Deal #34115

This is our first taste of the 2020 vintage and wow it’s impressive! Thankfully the limestone coast region missed many of the challenges face by Australian...

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[RnD]

Pretty confident that Shiraz 2016 – Black Market Deal #34082 St Johns Brook Margaret River Reserve Shiraz 2016, if so, any thoughts from the punters?

I had the equivalent in the cab a few months ago and it was ok though glad I got it at the VM price. This shiraz get mixed reviews, I know Hungarian oak can add some interesting characteristics though never had it as an "oak blend" which this is suggesting. I've been undecided about this one and I guess that's why I've held off from pressing the button. Would be interested to hear from someone who's had it ... Would have like to have got the premium shiraz from a week ago but I was too slow.