Vinomofo Wine Deals

[redbigot]

Best case scenario. Worst case scenario is the wine shipped to the US or some intermediary port, sat on a dock for who knows how long and in what conditions before being picked up by VM and coming to Australia.

Yes, I think we will find out soon enough as people start pulling corks and trying the wine. I know some people who bought that had or have locally sourced bottles to compare.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Best case scenario. Worst case scenario is the wine shipped to the US or some intermediary port, sat on a dock for who knows how long and in what conditions before being picked up by VM and coming to Australia.

Your worst case is probable I fear. I avoided this one as it didn't seem to come via the usual vinomofo established route.

Return guarantee is of no use to me.

 

[AFAFA]

Best case scenario. Worst case scenario is the wine shipped to the US or some intermediary port, sat on a dock for who knows how long and in what conditions before being picked up by VM and coming to Australia.

I got mine today. Some capsules have white stuff on top of them. Looks like mould to me.

 

[baiden]

I got mine today. Some capsules have white stuff on top of them. Looks like mould to me.

Best case scenario. Worst case scenario is the wine shipped to the US or some intermediary port, sat on a dock for who knows how long and in what conditions before being picked up by VM and coming to Australia.

Sounding like it might be a roller coaster journey ahead. Haven't received mine yet and the mould comment has me a little nervous about the long term cellaring proposition. Here's hoping ....

 

[kevviek]

I'm 100% confident it's been offered before in the past and perhaps someone who has bought it can chime in...

I got 6, shared some in a case and have had 2. To be honest I can't recall much about it, which might be some indication for you.

 

[redbigot]

I'm 100% confident it's been offered before in the past and perhaps someone who has bought it can chime in...

First offered in April 2021 as 37964, then 37936 in June, 38461 in August, 39540 earlier this month @ $23.50.

 

[Daver6]

I got mine today. Some capsules have white stuff on top of them. Looks like mould to me.

Mould on the outside of the capsule is something I've never seen. I think you can safely assume the wine wasn't stored in hot, dry conditions if there is mould. I also wouldn't be too concerned. I've experience a bit of mould under the capsule and on top of the cork on some older wines. Not all the usual if cellar humidity was high.

Crack a bottle and report back

 

[AusFor]

I'm 100% confident it's been offered before in the past and perhaps someone who has bought it can chime in..

First offered in April 2021 as 37964, then 37936 in June, 38461 in August, 39540 earlier this month @ $23.50.

Awesome. I ordered a case yesterday with a discount I got. First timer with the black market deals, hope they don't disappoint.
Will report soon.

 

[kevviek]

Mould on the outside of the capsule is something I've never seen. I think you can safely assume the wine wasn't stored in hot, dry conditions if there is mould. I also wouldn't be too concerned. I've experience a bit of mould under the capsule and on top of the cork on some older wines. Not all the usual if cellar humidity was high.

Crack a bottle and report back

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[redbigot]

https://destinationgreatwestern.com.au/content/images/2020/08/m1-1.jpg

 

[lagreinlarrikin]

"We've never had their flagship wines before"

PS - I would say it is probably Ulithorne

Paternus Shiraz 2018

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Paternus Cabernet Shiraz 2019

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Has this been confirmed? Has anyone tried the Ulithorne Paternus Shiraz?

 

[Dr Ralph]

Has this been confirmed?

Confirmed multiple times.

 

[lagreinlarrikin]

Confirmed multiple times.

Have you or anyone else tried it?

 

[Cmjritchie]

Have you or anyone else tried it?

Plenty of reviews on vivino, although most look to be of the 2015 vintage...looks solid

2018 Ulithorne Paternus Cabernet - Shiraz | Vivino Australia

Paternus Cabernet - Shiraz is a Red wine. Made from Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has 31 mentions of black fruit notes. See reviews and pricing for the 2018 vintage.

www.vivino.com

 

[SleepyPolarBear]

That's not their flagship wine... and Ulithorne was sold in 2016 with new winemakers, so take old reviews with a grain of salt.

Funnily enough, current winemaker is ex-Haselgrove, probs why @misohoney saw some similarities.

Sounds like Haselgrove?

 

[olympicwiz]

Sounding like it might be a roller coaster journey ahead. Haven't received mine yet and the mould comment has me a little nervous about the long term cellaring proposition. Here's hoping ....

Received mine Mont-Redon CDP - the bottles look to be in pristine condition. Happy with the purchase overall.

 

[boomy]

Ok I took one for the team and opened a bottle.

Cork in mint condition as seen in the photo below.
Taste is fine, no heat damage or other issues but feel closed (even after a good breathing) and needs few more years in the cellar.

 

[olympicwiz]

Ok I took one for the team and opened a bottle.

Cork in mint condition as seen in the photo below.
Taste is fine, no heat damage or other issues but feel closed (even after a good breathing) and needs few more years in the cellar.

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Thanks very much. I was going to let them settle for 2-3 months and then try one

 

[baiden]

Ok I took one for the team and opened a bottle.

Cork in mint condition as seen in the photo below.
Taste is fine, no heat damage or other issues but feel closed (even after a good breathing) and needs few more years in the cellar.

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Still waiting for mine, thanks for the heads up review. Been tossing up the test v sleep conundrum

 

[kevviek]

Still waiting for mine, thanks for the heads up review. Been tossing up the test v sleep conundrum

I got my Wills Domain Paladin Hill Matrix yesterday. It says on the (individually numbered) bottles to drink from 2026 onwards. Not sure I can wait that long to try one.