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[sagittariusdrake]

Another 99 point Luca Maroni?!?

La Bollina Josué Rosso Terre Siciliane IGP 2019 – All Stars Deal - Red Wine

What’s that? Luca Maroni, Italy’s greatest wine critic, has given this red a staggering 99 points? Just to be clear, his scale goes up to 99. This is the ceiling, the pinnacle, sheer perfection. And just to put a bow on it, Vivino places this in the top 2% of all wines worldwide. Whoa!

www.vinomofo.com

Sorry VM but the below rebuttal of LM scores reveals they are a sham & a scam & shouldn't be used by any self-respecting outlet

His scoring system implies a Parkeresque type scale but bears no resemblance other than an implied 100 point scale
Consistency + Balance + Integrity each scored out of 33
Because no wine is 100 perfect

And he sells certificates for his reviews
Can't get more objective than that!

 

[olympicwiz]

And he sells certificates for his reviews

He must have inspired Sam Kim!

 

[vedder50]

Another 99 point Luca Maroni?!?

La Bollina Josué Rosso Terre Siciliane IGP 2019 – All Stars Deal - Red Wine

What’s that? Luca Maroni, Italy’s greatest wine critic, has given this red a staggering 99 points? Just to be clear, his scale goes up to 99. This is the ceiling, the pinnacle, sheer perfection. And just to put a bow on it, Vivino places this in the top 2% of all wines worldwide. Whoa!

www.vinomofo.com

Sorry VM but the below rebuttal of LM scores reveals they are a sham & a scam & shouldn't be used by any self-respecting outlet

His scoring system implies a Parkeresque type scale but bears no resemblance other than an implied 100 point scale
Consistency + Balance + Integrity each scored out of 33
Because no wine is 100 perfect

And he sells certificates for his reviews
Can't get more objective than that!

Holy hell...comes across as a complete wanker too. "Ignore everything industry standard and sniff the perfume of my egotistical bunghole!"

 

[DaveLoftus]

Holy hell...comes across as a complete wanker too. "Ignore everything industry standard and sniff the perfume of my egotistical bunghole!"

Yup, any time I see his 99 pointers, I know that they are plush, lush, lacking in tannin or structure crowd pleasers which are anathema to my palate. So from that point of view, I find his reviews helpful, especially with this particular wine. I love Sicilian wines but this sounds like a "not as we know it Jim" type wine

 

[adam149]

Another 99 point Luca Maroni?!?

La Bollina Josué Rosso Terre Siciliane IGP 2019 – All Stars Deal - Red Wine

What’s that? Luca Maroni, Italy’s greatest wine critic, has given this red a staggering 99 points? Just to be clear, his scale goes up to 99. This is the ceiling, the pinnacle, sheer perfection. And just to put a bow on it, Vivino places this in the top 2% of all wines worldwide. Whoa!

www.vinomofo.com

Sorry VM but the below rebuttal of LM scores reveals they are a sham & a scam & shouldn't be used by any self-respecting outlet

His scoring system implies a Parkeresque type scale but bears no resemblance other than an implied 100 point scale
Consistency + Balance + Integrity each scored out of 33
Because no wine is 100 perfect

And he sells certificates for his reviews
Can't get more objective than that!

I think it highlights Vinomofos credentials as a respected wine resource.
They are at the end of the day a marketing company and shouldn't be relied upon for any wine expertise. In the same was that Dominos is a tech company definitely not pizza experts.

 

[1erCru]

Just cracked open the last bottle of 3 cases of the 2013 Canobolas-Smith Cabernets offered up at VM last year. My buy of the year. It's probably just a re-badged Alchemy. Hopefully another edition offered this year.

 

[Whining&dining]

Shiraz 2017 – BIG WINE Deal #44584 according to VM Uncovered is: 2017 Monterra Farmilo Shiraz. I know there's been a bit of discussion previously about Monterra's offerings (and the patchy 2017 vintage), just wondered if any of the punters had an opinion as it is "selling crazy fast"

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[AnzacPaul]

Just cracked open the last bottle of 3 cases of the 2013 Canobolas-Smith Cabernets offered up at VM last year. My buy of the year. It's probably just a re-badged Alchemy. Hopefully another edition offered this year.

Funny you mention that, I had one last night and found it just ok. Definitely got the age statement though (as opposed to some other VM wines purpoted to be 2012/2013).

 

[1erCru]

Funny you mention that, I had one last night and found it just ok. Definitely got the age statement though (as opposed to some other VM wines purpoted to be 2012/2013).

I found an hour of air transforms it.

 

[misohoney]

876vgh $20 off

 

[jezn]

CHEERS15 $15 off and free shipping til midnight FYI

 

[qaz]

CHEERS15 $15 off and free shipping til midnight FYI

or 876vgh for $20 off still

 

[jezn]

Shiraz 2017 – BIG WINE Deal #44584 according to VM Uncovered is: 2017 Monterra Farmilo Shiraz. I know there's been a bit of discussion previously about Monterra's offerings (and the patchy 2017 vintage), just wondered if any of the punters had an opinion as it is "selling crazy fast"

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A bit late, but I cracked a bottle of the 2020 Monterra Elevage shiraz tempranillo over the weekend. One of the mystery wines on winestar. Dry and tannic - opened up after hanging out in the glass for a while. Needs a bit of age. Pretty drinkable, but not going to rush out for another case.

 

[Whining&dining]

The Bull Trader 2014 is on sale again at $15, really enjoyed it for its price Shiraz 2014 - CLICK FRENZY Deal #42249 I don't suppose there are any codes floating around at the moment? (876vgh has stopped working)....

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[affal]

or 876vgh for $20 off still

Thanks, 6 of the Carlei Pinot on the way for $99.40.
Pinot Noir 2019 – Black Market Deal #37319
Not sure if free shipping is in that code but:
Standard Shipping
Free because it's the Click Frenzy Sale!

 

[olympicwiz]

The Bull Trader 2014 is on sale again at $15, really enjoyed it for its price Shiraz 2014 - CLICK FRENZY Deal #42249 I don't suppose there are any codes floating around at the moment? (876vgh has stopped working)....

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It seems to be still working. But maybe you have already used it, as it seems to be a single per account use type.

 

[Whining&dining]

Guilty as charged your honour

 

[vyralmonkey]

This Shiraz 2021 – CLICK FRENZY Deal #42629
looks to be Penley Estate Blewitt Springs Shiraz.
Anyone tried this? comes down to just over $14 a bottle with a $20 off code.

 

[JessicaTam]

[mod hat]
There was a question regarding affiliate links and if they are permitted.

AFF regards affiliate links (embedded in a product link) as referrals as there is a benefit for clicking on it. Accordingly they may only be posted in the referral sub-fora with an explanation of what benefit the referrer and referree receive.

The links and subsequent discussion has now been removed.

Thanks.
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[Skyring]

[mod hat]
There was a question regarding affiliate links and if they are permitted.

AFF regards affiliate links (embedded in a product link) as referrals as there is a benefit for clicking on it. Accordingly they may only be posted in the referral sub-fora with an explanation of what benefit the referrer and referree receive.

The links and subsequent discussion has now been removed.

Thanks.
[/mod hat]

Thanks, Jessica!
I wondered, because when someone makes a recommendation and they receive a commission on any sales, the opinion may not be objective, especially if the link is undeclared.

I value the combined expertise of this forum very highly on matters of wine. I only have so much money to spend, time to drink, and brain cells to kill; I'd prefer all three go in the best possible way!

It seems that in this case the link was inadvertent. It's always worth looking at any links being pasted in with a view toward removing any cruft. Often found after a hash or query symbol.