Vinomofo Wine Deals

[penegal]

I am too dumb for these all these crypic crosswords...

What is this one? mof_ SECRET Deal Shiraz 2012 - Red Wine

 

[Violin]

I've been stalking you guys for a while and have great admiration for your diagnostic efforts on the secret deals (so don't forget me if you go 'underground' on the sleuthing). However, the thread seems to be becoming infected by far too many music and cryptic crossword deviants....

The cabernet-merlot is excellent. Two of us just finished a bottle for tasting purposes and I have ordered 12 dozen today for my drinking crew. We know we shall wish we ordered more in two years time - but drinking really well now if decanted for an hour or two and then don't drink too cold (ie - outside in current Canberra weather). Understand the 2011 'especially held back' will be available shortly. How's that for cryptic?

 

[jasonking]

I am too dumb for these all these crypic crosswords...

What is this one? mof_ SECRET Deal Shiraz 2012 - Red Wine

That's our favourite girl, Amelia Park Reserve Shiraz.

 

[jasonking]

I've been stalking you guys for a while and have great admiration for your diagnostic efforts on the secret deals (so don't forget me if you go 'underground' on the sleuthing). However, the thread seems to be becoming infected by far too many music and cryptic crossword deviants....

The cabernet-merlot is excellent. Two of us just finished a bottle for tasting purposes and I have ordered 12 dozen today for my drinking crew. We know we shall wish we ordered more in two years time - but drinking really well now if decanted for an hour or two and then don't drink too cold (ie - outside in current Canberra weather). Understand the 2011 'especially held back' will be available shortly. How's that for cryptic?

Real scary, stalking us as in "the Stalker" TV a few evenings ago.
You must have hold the fastest record of becoming a VIM with your purchase.

 

[beefarmer]

That's our favourite girl, Amelia Park Reserve Shiraz.

someone please give a taste assessment of this 2012 alleged blinder with a stack of accolades?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

someone please give a taste assessment of this 2012 alleged blinder with a stack of accolades?

I can - I can - I had a doz arrive yesterday so I cut myself a slice last night - WOW - young but big and gooooooood - at $25 excellent value - thoroughly recommend.

TBH I was not going to buy any as I really really need to stick to top end to get cellar quality up - but my fill-in VM contact SMSed me and encouraged me to get on board - in his words - 'What do you have to lose - sample 1 bottle and if you are not happy send them back - but don't miss it'!

 

[tgh]

ok ok ok ok……. I really didn't need any more shiraz.. but y'all pressured me into it….

 

[asg29e]

I had 2 girlfriend that I could not pick between Lorrain and Clearly. In the end I chose Clearly over Lorrain but could not bring myself to telling Lorrain.

So while walking beside the river one day after torrential rain my girl Lorrain fell in the river and was swept away so I started singing I can see Clearly now the rain has gone.

Yeah I bought a case of that too.

 

[ghinx]

Whats with their restocked offerings recently. What happend to three new wines everyday. The offerings from the last 2-3 weeks have mostly been wines which have been offered before. Havent bought anything for the last 3 weeks due to this. I ain't going to buy more of the wines i already have. I hope you are reading this vinomofo. Bring back the 3 new wine offerings.

 

[MadMick10]

Whats with their restocked offerings recently. What happend to three new wines everyday. The offerings from the last 2-3 weeks have mostly been wines which have been offered before. Havent bought anything for the last 3 weeks due to this. I ain't going to buy more of the wines i already have. I hope you are reading this vinomofo. Bring back the 3 new wine offerings.

I'm guessing that the unprecedented demand for some of these wines has caused them to go back to the producer and ask for some more - and they are taking advantage of "striking while the iron is hot", so to speak.

 

[ghinx]

I'm guessing that the unprecedented demand for some of these wines has caused them to go back to the producer and ask for some more - and they are taking advantage of "striking while the iron is hot", so to speak.

That shoudn't stop them from offering 3 new wines everyday. Old offerings to attract potential customers who have missed out and new wines to attaract those who already own the pre offered wines. This should increase their sales even more.

 

[Rocket09]

So has anyone tried the 2011 Amelia that was the VIM last week? Mine hasn't arrived yet. 2011 was just as good as the 2012 in Margaret River (well I know Cabernet was) so would think it would not be far behind the 2012.

 

[Violin]

For anyone who likes the Ashbrook Margaret River Chardonnay (I do - a lot) it is available at $15/bottle from wineiq (bought last year by Langtons). My contact is Bob Dixon - email [email protected] (0415616272)
I've been drinking a friend's for years but finally bought my own when I got it at this price - usually mid-high 20s. Lovely fruit and good oak treatment - not bludgeoned at all. If you email Bob say the guy who bought a heap last year recommended him.

 

[Rocket09]

Wow. The Cabernet version of the Amelia Reserve 2011 just sold out in 35mins, 96 cases!

 

[jasonking]

Wow. The Cabernet version of the Amelia Reserve 2011 just sold out in 35mins, 96 cases!

Wink and it's gone!
Go on toilet break and it's gone!

Buy dont think, think it's too late.

Looks like VIMers possess deep deep pockets.

PS: Didn't Violin (the one who purchase 12 cases of Cabernet Merlot) gave us advance hints yesterday.

 

[MadMick10]

Wow. The Cabernet version of the Amelia Reserve 2011 just sold out in 35mins, 96 cases!

I just got my email not long ago ... clicked on the link and hey presto ... gone!
I wonder if it's a "teaser" ... 96 cases isn't a lot and in the past they've come back with more of the same wines.

 

[jasonking]

I just got my email not long ago ... clicked on the link and hey presto ... gone!
I wonder if it's a "teaser" ... 96 cases isn't a lot and in the past they've come back with more of the same wines.

Most probably you are right.
Now those who missed out will be thinking of buying pronto when next they are offered.
And all the publicity and talks create more interest.

Compare with offering all available cases. We will be asking for tasting notes, opinions, views etc.
Even if it sells it will be at very slow rate. Marketing 909

 

[Violin]

Alas JasonKing I had been anticipating the 2011 Reserve Shiraz - having bought the 2012. Wasn't expecting the cabernet. I'm thinking I need to have these forwarded from my computer as texts or something as it seems we'll be missing out if not glued to the screen.

 

[botchee]

I'd be interested to hear tasting notes. $50 for a JH 94 pointer doesn't seem like real good value to me ?????????????????? So was it over priced and $17 for VM wine at JH 94 points still not one of their better deals. Or am I too spoilt for choice. I have far too much wine at home so can afford to be a little picky.

 

[jasonking]

I'd be interested to hear tasting notes. $50 for a JH 94 pointer doesn't seem like real good value to me ?????????????????? So was it over priced and $17 for VM wine at JH 94 points still not one of their better deals. Or am I too spoilt for choice. I have far too much wine at home so can afford to be a little picky.

It's a Blue Gold winner at the 2014 Syd Int Wine Comp.
>> the top quarter of that Category's Finalists are awarded TOP 1OO status, the next quarter Blue-Gold status, and the third quarter Highly Commended Awards.

Judges' Comments
Xenia Irwin MW
Intense inky black. Very leafy, cool, spicy nose. Lead pencil and cigar box notes. Big intense fruit and a little touch of greeness. Plenty of ripe of berry characteristics follow with a huge grippy tannin structure. Young yet long. A great wine still in its youth.


Meg Brodtmann MW
Deep plum in colour. Aniseed, blackberry and blackcurrant aromas with some leafy Cabernet character. An elegant palate with crunchy tannins and black fruits. It was very young and it was an okay match with the food.


Brent Marris
A very leafy cane like nose. Perfumed. Good texture but quite tannic. The venison dish tones the greenness down and makes the wine brighter.


Ken Dobler
A dark inky red colour. Dusty aromas with black cherry and cigar box on the nose. The palate showing rich primary fruit, but still a line of furry fine ripe tannin.


Rob Geddes MW
Blackcurrant, leather and oak. Very soft fruit. Has some juiciness. Medium long blackcurrant flavours.


Stephen Fang
Dark red in colour. Cassis, blackcurrant and dark fruit on the nose. A bit woody on the palate.