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  1. goldenhorn

    Virgin Wines offer: Earn 4,000 Velocity bonus points for $135

    I received this via email - not sure if it’s targeted or available to everyone. - 12 bottles of wine ($11.25 per bottle) - 1 free bottle of Champagne Decelle Freres Brut valued at $90 (I highly doubt it’s worth $90 because it’s online for about $20 US) - 4,000 bonus Velocity points + 2 points...
  2. Mattg

    Qantas bar carts back on sale

    Qantas Wine is selling half and full bar carts again, and the empty ones are half price if you pay with points. (Actually, looks like you might only be able to buy these with points?) Starting at 47,500 Qantas points for a half cart with empty draws. There are also options which are filled with...
  3. R

    Qantas wine poor shipping quality

    I received a shipment of 6 bottles from Qantas Wine loose in a box without any packing material at all. Is this normal? It seems like an invitation for breakages., especially since the box was not tight around them and they could clink against each other. Previous single bottles have been...
  4. Mattg

    Bonus points for QBR members with Qantas Wine until 31/8/25

    Qantas Business Rewards members can earn up to 10,000 bonus points on Qantas Wine orders until 31 August: https://www.qantas.com/au/en/business-rewards/earn-points-on-business-expenses/qantas-wine.html These are the T&Cs:
  5. Mattg

    Qantas Wine no longer delivering to NT

    FYI, there's a notice on the Qantas Wine website currently that "From 1 August 2025, Qantas Wine will no longer deliver to addresses in the Northern Territory".
  6. QF WP

    Penfolds Re-corking Clinics

    As mentioned in posts in a number of threads (mainly the EpiQure and Nice Wines I have drunk, IIRC) there are a number of us with wine collections that include Penfolds wines, from which a number may be eligible to go to the re-corking clinics. Now the nature of the clinics (given a certain...
  7. R

    Virgin Wines points land after 6 months

    I just received 89 points for a Virgin Wines purchase over 6 months ago. It was some sort of introductory offer (even though I had previously used Virgin Wines) where I received a case (plus bonus wines and glasses) for $89, plus 178 points and 3000 bonus points which were credited. It seems a...
  8. S

    Bacardi 151 alternative?

    Anyone know if there is a bacardi 151 alternative. Been a long time since ive had it, the buzz from the stupidly high alcohol was fun, and i thought it tasted very smooth and fragrant to me too. I hears rumours it waa discontinued a while ago but surprised to see them selling for like ,$600 a...
  9. Catweazle

    Can you taste the difference between different winery locations?

    We're blessed to have some beautiful wine growing regions in Australia: Barrossa, Coonawarra, McLaren Vale, Yarra Ranges, Margaret River, Clare Valley etc But, are you able to taste the difference between these wine regions? What would you say are their characteristics? Moreover, are you able...
  10. K

    Claiming TRS on Qantas Wine Purchases

    I will be leaving Australia in February and noticed that I could claim Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) on any items bought in the 60 days prior to departure. Crucially, wine is included in the list and one could receive the Wine Equalization Tax (WET) which can be as high as 29% of the wholesale...
  11. redbigot

    The Australian Ark (Andrew Caillard)

    For anyone interested in Australian Wine History. Use code FRIENDSOFTHEARK for 20% off Home - The Australian Ark
  12. Cloud9

    Subscriptions: Lies, lies, and more lies from Qantas Wine

    I'm a bit miffed. Back in September, I cancelled my Qantas Wine Subscriptions. So it was odd, a few weeks later, when I received emails from them confirming what would be included in the next subscription coming in November. Phoned up. And it was all confirmed that my subscriptions had been...
  13. Catweazle

    QF Wines Triple Points

    Does anybody know how long the current triple points promotion is on for? I cannot locate the terms and conditions of this sale.
  14. Catweazle

    We're Getting Married So I'd Like to Know...

    ...how many bottles of wine and beers to order? We'd probably leave two bottles (one red, one white) on the table and a few beers to begin with then top things up from there as required. Let's say 80 people in total. What do they say is an approximate guesstimate per person – assuming that...
  15. stopthecap

    Deal or No Deal?

    $5286.60 11 Cases of wine 11 Bottles of Whisky 345862 Points I could have waited until October for VIP to return but alas itchy trigger fingers.
  16. S

    A quick road trip (or following the bakery, food and wine trail!)

    Inspired somewhat by @Justinf and his road trip I decided do a belated report on little road trip we did a few months back. Our trip was nothing of the magnitude undertaken by @Justinf, only covering about 450 klms over two days. The trip was based around re visiting places I hadn't been to for...
  17. iamsuperandrew

    Which Airlines Offer a What's on my Flights (Food & Wine)?

    I normally try to check via a google search or youtube review of what is on the menu both wine & food, Does anyone know which airlines have a 'what's on my flight' / 'inflight menu' that is accurate? I have the following flight in both F/ J in these airlines Emirates Singapore China Airlines...
  18. S

    Adelaide wine area visit .. suggestions

    I’ve been tasked with organising a visit to the wine regions of Adelaide. There are 2 couples, we all like red wine and preferably like to share some luxury accommodation that is self catering so we can do our own breakfast and enjoy the occasional light dinner at home after a large lunch at one...
  19. S

    Which country has cheapest scotch in the world?

    Without trying to get into a japanese/irish/indian whiskey battle Which country has the cheapest off the shelf or local scotch whiskey? Im currently in scotland, and i have another 700ml duty free allowance , and was quite shocked to see your standard brands eg johnnie, glenm, glenf, All...
  20. A

    Shipping wine NSW > WA

    So I've recently relocated from Sydney to Perth. All our household goods are currently in storage and being picked up next month and transported over via container + train. They estimate to take approx 2 weeks in total. My wine (8 cases) is at a friends place being stored with his wines. I now...
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