Vinomofo Wine Deals

[Ragunarok]

I just didn't like it. It was very tightly wound on day 1 after some airing with the tannins overpowering the fruit making it hard to drink even with a steak. Day 2 it got a bit better but still not as outstanding as the Robert Parker review would describe it.

Maybe it had some heat damage or maybe it is just the style but I couldn't see myself enjoying it.

Thanks for the heads up. I was about to click buy. Saved me the hassle

 

[olympicwiz]

Thanks for the heads up. I was about to click buy. Saved me the hassle

Maybe it was just my personal assessment or maybe it was just the bad bottle that I came across. I'd be keen to know what others thought about this wine.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

Maybe it was just my personal assessment or maybe it was just the bad bottle that I came across. I'd be keen to know what others thought about this wine.

What is it again? Something from 1847 or Yaldara I assume...

Oh got it - Claredon Hills Piggott Range. I see

 

[olympicwiz]

What is it again? Something from 1847 or Yaldara I assume...

Oh got it - Claredon Hills Piggott Range. I see

1847 first pick was actually a very descent wine (2018)

 

[1erCru]

Maybe it was just my personal assessment or maybe it was just the bad bottle that I came across. I'd be keen to know what others thought about this wine.

Carries similar RRP to the Astralis. Different styles but Piggott has got nothing on the Astralis. I've bought Piggott in the past where I've drunk one and happily flipped the rest on Langtons. Its just a big rough on the edges wine that does not justify anything near what they think its worth.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

Carries similar RRP to the Astralis. Different styles but Piggott has got nothing on the Astralis. I've bought Piggott in the past where I've drunk one and happily flipped the rest on Langtons. Its just a big rough on the edges wine that does not justify anything near what they think its worth.

I'd love to hear the inside line on what's been happening with Clarendon over the past five years. It was always well beyond my reach but these days is hard to distinguish from one of those high RRP/regular 'massive discounters' - which doesn't sit so comfortably with my understanding of where they at least once sat in the quality spectrum (ie, right up there). And the age of what they're selling off is often impressive. I assume it's money stress from china drying up

 

[AUElwood]

I'd love to hear the inside line on what's been happening with Clarendon over the past five years. It was always well beyond my reach but these days is hard to distinguish from one of those high RRP/regular 'massive discounters' - which doesn't sit so comfortably with my understanding of where they at least once sat in the quality spectrum (ie, right up there). And the age of what they're selling off is often impressive. I assume it's money stress from china drying up

I remembered some articles mentioned that Clarendon Hills used to be focused on the overseas market. I believed they overstocked a lot of wines in the past few years. Just not sure why there are so many back vintage wines on sale via the Langtons or the VM.

Quality wise I think they are pretty good value after the discount. I still enjoy the Brookman Syrah 2004 which I bought from Langtons many years ago.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

I remembered some articles mentioned that Clarendon Hills used to be focused on the overseas market. I believed they overstocked a lot of wines in the past few years. Just not sure why there are so many back vintage wines on sale via the Langtons or the VM.

Quality wise I think they are pretty good value after the discount. I still enjoy the Brookman Syrah 2004 which I bought from Langtons many years ago.

Totally agree on the value. I've been lapping them up... Apart from the old heavier reds (which you have to be a little careful about as some aren't great) I've been really enjoying the 2012 Kangarilla Grenache, which I think I got for $30 before credits on VM.

 

[Lupin]

Carries similar RRP to the Astralis. Different styles but Piggott has got nothing on the Astralis. I've bought Piggott in the past where I've drunk one and happily flipped the rest on Langtons. Its just a big rough on the edges wine that does not justify anything near what they think its worth.

I had a chance to speak with Roman's son Alex early this year regarding the Piggott Range as I enjoyed the 2002-2004 vintages of the wine. I was told that the vineyard had not been performing well after around the '13 vintage, so they decided to sell it. Probably the same has happened to the Brookman and Hickinbotham vineyards as I haven't seen newer vintages of them for a while. The older vintages of the Piggott range were very good and definitely closer to the Astralis.

I'd love to hear the inside line on what's been happening with Clarendon over the past five years. It was always well beyond my reach but these days is hard to distinguish from one of those high RRP/regular 'massive discounters' - which doesn't sit so comfortably with my understanding of where they at least once sat in the quality spectrum (ie, right up there). And the age of what they're selling off is often impressive. I assume it's money stress from china drying up

Just my speculation but I think its also because Alex has taken over a lot of the business operations. He seems to have quite an aggressive approach in terms of marketing.