Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[MELso]

Has anyone used this company

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They don't sell wine, but rather dig up deals. I used them to grab several bottles of Chassagne Montrachet from Dans a few weeks back for $60, rather than the $195 Dan's was charging at my local store.

 

[Lux]

30% off mona cellars on a 6 pack Monacellars Useful for some wines that you don't normally see discounted. Eg Felton rd pinot $63, burn cottage pinot $64, Dexter pinot $45, tyrells vat 1 $63. Can't see vintages though.

Thanks, took a little digging but found something. Appreciated.

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

30% off mona cellars on a 6 pack Monacellars Useful for some wines that you don't normally see discounted. Eg Felton rd pinot $63, burn cottage pinot $64, Dexter pinot $45, tyrells vat 1 $63. Can't see vintages though.

2010 Cyril Henschke $126

 

[HealthyPotato]

30% off mona cellars on a 6 pack Monacellars Useful for some wines that you don't normally see discounted. Eg Felton rd pinot $63, burn cottage pinot $64, Dexter pinot $45, tyrells vat 1 $63. Can't see vintages though.

Tyvm, grabbed some vat 1 and Yalumba Paradox shiraz

 

[hwy]

They don't sell wine, but rather dig up deals. I used them to grab several bottles of Chassagne Montrachet from Dans a few weeks back for $60, rather than the $195 Dan's was charging at my local store.

Just for this nugget I am signing up!

Confirmation email took 30 mins to arrive so you need to be patient. Or maybe it was just my bad luck.

 

[Reclinewithwine]

Neldner Road 'The Silesian' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021

The Inspiration In 1842, 28 Silesian families arrived in the Barossa, bringing with them generations of viticultural wisdom. They settled in Bethany, purchased land from George Fife Angas, and laid the foundations of what would become one of the world’s great wine regions. Today, their...

www.winedirect.com.au

I have received a SMS from my wine broker there offering it for $35

Happy to pass the contact deets on. However a few warning signs
1. It is under screwcap
2. Sam Kim is the reviewer gave it 97 points.

It is also on the winery website

2021 Neldner Road The Silesian Shiraz

This wine was named in recognition of the first European settlers to the Barossa Valley. Without their foresight the Barossa would not have become the world-famous wine region it is today.

www.neldnerroad.com.au

Seemingly another one of the many wines made solely to be sold as a discount mystery deal. Price is artificially inflated to then be able to discount it heavily. This one is not really part of the winery’s regular range (as expected). The screwcap and labelling are also a giveaway - all of NR’s wines above a certain price point are under cork with defined packaging characteristics and this one clearly deviates. Nevertheless, keen to hear how it drinks.

 

[Lux]

From the mailing list email:
"On top of this new release, we have also raided our cellar for something old(er) — a very special Mystery Grenache Pack. Without spoiling the surprise, this special Grenache 6-pack is drawn from our Icon Series.

It will be Ancestor Vine Grenache. Hard to tell the vintage, could be 2023 or older!! One f Australia's top Grenaches, and is RRP $100. At $50, it is cheaper than I have bought at auction,, usually around $60 + commission.

I received 2019 Ancestor Vine Grenache. Excited to try it.

 

[Lux]

Seemingly another one of the many wines made solely to be sold as a discount mystery deal. Price is artificially inflated to then be able to discount it heavily. This one is not really part of the winery’s regular range (as expected). The screwcap and labelling are also a giveaway - all of NR’s wines above a certain price point are under cork with defined packaging characteristics and this one clearly deviates. Nevertheless, keen to hear how it drinks.

It’s hard to know if it was made to be sold this way or if it was made with different intentions and has ended up this way. The lack of tasting note information on website and lack of social media activity raises some thoughts about where things are at.

I don't care so much about the screwcap. Purely concerned about taste and value. Mine arrived today. Can't wait to try them.

 

[HealthyPotato]

I received 2019 Ancestor Vine Grenache. Excited to try it.

I got 2020, I actually have a bottle of 2019 tucked away so might do a side by side tasting!

 

[Lux]

My thoughts on Neldner Road 'The Silesian' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 which is for secret sale on Wines Direct for $35 a bottle (down from make believe $150). Sharing for those considering, not to be told by Dr Ralph I am posting in the wrong section!

From the way it was described, I was expecting an oak-driven, full-bodied style that would benefit from a few years in the cellar. Instead, I found a 'ready for now' wine with soft tannins and a beautiful mouthfeel, with little oak influence - likely the result of extended maturation in second-fill barrels (which, if they’ve already seen two years with Powell’s Kraehe Shiraz, are effectively third-fill).

The perfume was attractive but subtle - I had to search for it. The fruit is understated and elegant, but feels close to its peak. I wouldn’t recommend extended cellaring.

For $35 the value is there if you compare it to what you get at BWS or DM for this price. But for us bargain hunters chasing $60–$80 wines at $35–$50, I would look elsewhere, especially if you like 30-50% new oak in your reds and plan to cellar them for a few years.

Keen to hear what you guys think also.

 

[olympicwiz]

My thoughts on Neldner Road 'The Silesian' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 which is for secret sale on Wines Direct for $35 a bottle (down from make believe $150). Sharing for those considering, not to be told by Dr Ralph I am posting in the wrong section!

From the way it was described, I was expecting an oak-driven, full-bodied style that would benefit from a few years in the cellar. Instead, I found a 'ready for now' wine with soft tannins and a beautiful mouthfeel, with little oak influence - likely the result of extended maturation in second-fill barrels (which, if they’ve already seen two years with Powell’s Kraehe Shiraz, are effectively third-fill).

The perfume was attractive but subtle - I had to search for it. The fruit is understated and elegant, but feels close to its peak. I wouldn’t recommend extended cellaring.

For $35 the value is there if you compare it to what you get at BWS or DM for this price. But for those of us bargain hunters chasing $60–$80 wines at $35–$50, I would look elsewhere, especially if you like 30-50% new oak in your reds and plan to cellar them for a few years.

Keen to hear what you guys think also.

Thank you for your review, much appreciated. I was wondering if you happened to buy Neldner Road Shiraz from WineStar and tried it?

 

[Lux]

Thank you for your review, much appreciated. I was wondering if you happened to buy Neldner Road Shiraz from WineStar and tried it?

I didn't. As you are a key contributor here I am happy to gift you a bottle of 'The Silesian' to try, so you can compare. DM details if keen. Same for @redbigot

 

[olympicwiz]

I didn't. As you are a key contributor here I am happy to gift you a bottle of 'The Silesian' to try, so you can compare. DM details if keen. Same for @redbigot

Thank you so much for your kind offer. I would be happy to swap for Neldner Road Shiraz so we can both compare. I will reach out when I take my delivery of it.

 

[redbigot]

I didn't. As you are a key contributor here I am happy to gift you a bottle of 'The Silesian' to try, so you can compare. DM details if keen. Same for @redbigot

Thanks for the offer, but I have too many other things lined up for tastings.
Plus there is another wrinkle to the Neldner story, TWC have a Neldner Road Neldner Road Shiraz 2021, same label as the Winestar one, but under screwcap. I have each of these, but I likely won't get around to comparing them for a week or two. Sorry, just not a priority for me right now.
This is the TWC listing: Mystery Product - Buy Online | The Wine Collective

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

A few things on CD.co this week

Mystery 6 Cabernet ($145) - 2021 Wynns BL

FINEWINE25 to receive $25 off your order when you spend $299 or more (excl. Mystery Packs)

BONUSCABERNET for a bonus bottle of Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (spend $350, can be stacked with FINEWINE25 but total after discount be. $350+, can be used with Mystery Packs)

Sweet spot to get both is $375.

Alternately, 12 x '21 Wynns BL + 2 x '19 JR - $389