Wendouree allocations and general discussion

[yomura]

Red crayon VIC Melbourne (purchasing every year since 2012) CC hit overnight so looks like they’re still going through. Looks like I got 80% of what I asked but still working out maths on what I missed out… feels to me like those who order in bulk get processed first as I only order 2-3 bottles of each given limited cellaring space… better get started on drinking them as I haven’t touched them yet to make space for new bottles…

 

[darellk]

Red crayon VIC Melbourne (purchasing every year since 2012) CC hit overnight so looks like they’re still going through. Looks like I got 80% of what I asked but still working out maths on what I missed out… feels to me like those who order in bulk get processed first as I only order 2-3 bottles of each given limited cellaring space… better get started on drinking them as I haven’t touched them yet to make space for new bottles…

I'm starting to think my yearly request of a mixed case of 6 is probably not going to be too successful

 

[olympicwiz]

I'm starting to think my yearly request of a mixed case of 6 is probably not going to be too successful

I would say a quick and a polite call is warranted

 

[darellk]

I would say a quick and a polite call is warranted

I would say a quick and a polite call is warranted

Only my first year as Green so low expectations, if I miss out I'll happily spend the $ on some Bowen Estate and Gibson instead and try again next year

 

[olympicwiz]

Only my first year as Green so low expectations, if I miss out I'll happily spend the $ on some Bowen Estate and Gibson instead and try again next year

Standish would be a worthy contender and easier to get.

 

[Kid]

Standish would be a worthy contender and easier to get.

Serrat another - but their release was earlier in the month and not sure if they have sold out. At least I got my full allocation there. Still waiting for the Wendouree chook lotto

 

[darellk]

Serrat another - but their release was earlier in the month and not sure if they have sold out. At least I got my full allocation there. Still waiting for the Wendouree chook lotto

I considered some Serrat but having already loaded up on some Wild Duck Creek Estate and waiting for Wendouree I saved my pennies....will revisit next year for sure

 

[Daver6]

I would say a quick and a polite call is warranted

Does a call actually make any difference to an order being filled?

 

[olympicwiz]

Does a call actually make any difference to an order being filled?

I don't have any empirical evidence, only anecdotal. But after making a call personally, my order was filled to almost its entirety (except for 24b shiraz) within 2 weeks. Maybe it was a pure coincidence, maybe not.
Last year when I made such a call around this time, I was told that unfortunately I am not getting any and better luck next time.
Apart from the wine order being filled, I wanted to know if my letter actually reached the recipient as it contained my credit card information including 3 digit security code that I would not want to fall into the wrong hands.
Unfortunately that is the by product of the coughbersome and archaic ordering process.

 

[glasszon]

Should I call them to retain my spot for next year if I only sent out the order form early this week? I was overseas for a few weeks so I probably missed this year's allocation given the late submission, but is there a way to make sure to retain a slot for next year?

 

[olympicwiz]

Should I call them to retain my spot for next year if I only sent out the order form early this week? I was overseas for a few weeks so I probably missed this year's allocation given the late submission, but is there a way to make sure to retain a slot for next year?

I believe that if you sent your order this year, you retain your offer to order wines for next year. As long as you are sure it reached the recipient.

 

[darellk]

I don't have any empirical evidence, only anecdotal. But after making a call personally, my order was filled to almost its entirety (except for 24b shiraz) within 2 weeks. Maybe it was a pure coincidence, maybe not.
Last year when I made such a call around this time, I was told that unfortunately I am not getting any and better luck next time.
Apart from the wine order being filled, I wanted to know if my letter actually reached the recipient as it contained my credit card information including 3 digit security code that I would not want to fall into the wrong hands.
Unfortunately that is the by product of the coughbersome and archaic ordering process.

I checked in with them a few weeks after sending as the AusPost app was saying it was awaiting collection at Clare. They confirmed they had my order form.

 

[edshort]

Only my first year as Green so low expectations, if I miss out I'll happily spend the $ on some Bowen Estate and Gibson instead and try again next year

The Reserve Shiraz 21 from Gibbo is bloody delicious as are the others.

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

Down at the local

 

[olympicwiz]

Down at the local

How do they get their mitts on so many if Wendouree doesn’t sell to retailers (supposedly)?

 

[Dr Ralph]

How do they get their mitts on so many if Wendouree doesn’t sell to retailers (supposedly)?

It's not difficult. I'm regularly approached by people to buy my allocations. Some even offer to pay upfront.

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

How do they get their mitts on so many if Wendouree doesn’t sell to retailers (supposedly)?

Well it's obvious they do sell to (some) retailers. 2nd one in town I've see with floor stock. Understand this one gets a decent allocation every year.
They also sell direct to pubs in the Clare.

 

[Steady]

Card was hit this morning for less than half

 

[olympicwiz]

Card was hit this morning for less than half

Did you order the max ie 6 of each?

 

[Steady]

Did you order the max ie 6 of each?

No, I normally order 18, but bumped it up to 24 due to the extra Shiraz. I think I will be getting 12