Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[paddywide]

I don't buy Clonakilla SV either, but it is very well made in a certain style that has appeal to many, but not for me, especially at the RRP or even discount price. Classing it as "ordinary" because you don't like it is a bit of a stretch though. There are numerous well made wines that I can appreciate as being quality wines in their target style but choose not to drink because the are not a style I prefer (especially if they are white/orange).

Same. I don't understand why it can be classified as exceptional in Langtons. But in the winery, I tasted their estate Viognier(around $50), it is super good, exceptional, and very impressive. Round, integrated. It is definitely a must buy(suggest buying from winery).

 

[misohoney]

Same. I don't understand why it can be classified as exceptional in Langtons. But in the winery, I tasted their estate Viognier(around $50), it is super good, exceptional, and very impressive. Round, integrated. It is definitely a must buy(suggest buying from winery).

Their Viognier was excellent for me too. Also highly recommend their Riesling

Like many here, I'm not a fan of their reds

 

[The Warlock]

Thanks @DLR cleared out Terrey Hills NSW of Pierro Chard. $43 a bottle. My deal of the year so far.

 

[tielec]

Thanks @DLR cleared out Terrey Hills NSW of Pierro Chard. $43 a bottle. My deal of the year so far.

Steal. Well done Mr Warlock.

 

[billbro]

Keep missing notifications on this thread and DLR's Sydney link isn't working for me.

I'll go and pick up the Clonakilla SV (and Ata Rangi) that no one wants though ! Both are actually all gone!

I think the SV is a fantastic wine, intensely perfumed, good fruit weight and really complex without being a heavy set wine. I also think it is a bona fide Aussie Icon wine unlike a lot of others.

Whether it's actually worth $120 is probably more debateable given nearby SV offerings or other cult SV, but it's definitely a very strong and solid wine for mine.

 

[The Warlock]

Keep missing notifications on this thread and DLR's Sydney link isn't working for me.

I'll go and pick up the Clonakilla SV (and Ata Rangi) that no one wants though ! Both are actually all gone!

I think the SV is a fantastic wine, intensely perfumed, good fruit weight and really complex without being a heavy set wine. I also think it is a bona fide Aussie Icon wine unlike a lot of others.

Whether it's actually worth $120 is probably more debateable given nearby SV offerings or other cult SV, but it's definitely a very strong and solid wine for mine.

I guess it has become an iconic wine here and Langton’s classified to boot but the Northern Rhone originated the style. For this price that the Clonakila is now going at you can get better imported Rhone versions that can be had here for less than $100. This wine is another example of top tier Aussie wines being overpriced in this market. Fair play to the producers - it’s good marketing and they are probably also targeting premium Asian markets with these price hikes - but in Australia I feel we’re actually better off looking to French, Italian and Spanish imports for value when it comes to mid top/ top shelf styles these days. You can get premier cru red burgundy for less than the price of a large top shelf section of Aussie Pinot. You can get growth Bordeaux for the price of many premium Aussie Cabernets etc. Its very strange really.

 

[billbro]

For this price that the Clonakila is now going at you can get better imported Rhone versions that can be had here for less than $100.

Can you get better Rhone versions for $60-80 though? I'd want to try Jamet, but can't afford it!

You can get premier cru red burgundy for less than the price of a large top shelf section of Aussie Pinot.

Is the premier cru burg better than top shelf Aussie PN though (top shelf PN being around 100 odd or are you referring to BP)?

Agree with Spain and Italy being good value plays that I'm trying to figure out, but Burg/BDX I'm struggling with where the value is. Even with the Village Burg, not sure whether it trumps Aussie PN for the price.

It would seem weird that after WET that imported drops are better value than local Aussie wines. I do agree with you that the pricing of many Aussie icons have gone bonkers though, Graveyard another example.

 

[mitti]

Thanks @DLR cleared out Terrey Hills NSW of Pierro Chard. $43 a bottle. My deal of the year so far.

I cleared out the 4 before you hehe

 

[The Warlock]

Can you get better Rhone versions for $60-80 though? I'd want to try Jamet, but can't afford it!


Is the premier cru burg better than top shelf Aussie PN though (top shelf PN being around 100 odd or are you referring to BP)?

Agree with Spain and Italy being good value plays that I'm trying to figure out, but Burg/BDX I'm struggling with where the value is. Even with the Village Burg, not sure whether it trumps Aussie PN for the price.

It would seem weird that after WET that imported drops are better value than local Aussie wines. I do agree with you that the pricing of many Aussie icons have gone bonkers though, Graveyard another example.

Last year I picked up a handful of 1er cru burgundies for between $65 - $100 including chanson Marconets from TWC & faivelley clos de myglands, IMHO These wines are in a diffrent laegue to Tolpuddle and your top shelf Stoniers etc. I know we can sometmes get these local wines at better prices but the 1er burgundies are wines for the ages. These aussie imitations are bunch pressed fruit bombs in comparison. Just my opinion mind

 

[billbro]

65 - $100 including chanson Marconets from TWC & faivelley clos de myglands, IMHO These wines are in a diffrent laegue to Tolpuddle and your top shelf Stoniers etc.

Chanson Marconnets was pretty good, but I don't think it knocked my socks off either. Oddly with our limited experience, I thought the Chanson was closer in style to something from NZ than from AU.

Probably in a different league to Tolpuddle and Stonier as I don't think they are great comparisons? Hoddles 1er - $50/60? Chatto Isle $100? Farr $80? Bindi $70-120? Admittedly they aren't going to replace or give you those old world/vine notes, but I think they make compelling wines.

 

[misohoney]

You can get growth Bordeaux for the price of many premium Aussie Cabernets etc.

I assume you mean around the $100 mark? Can you share some examples?

 

[Jczer000]

I assume you mean around the $100 mark? Can you share some examples?

With Cullen DM approaching $150 there are some older examples available at Dans (if you trust their cellaring).

Conversely, I whenever I have taken a punt on cheap non-classified BDX I am often really impressed. The 'Cotes' in particular do some reaĺly good wines. Not better or worse than domestic but different.

 

[The Warlock]

I assume you mean around the $100 mark? Can you share some examples?

Hey @misohoney,

Here's three from Nicks. Best place to get Bordeaux from I think.

My pick would be the La Lagune which is a Third Growth and an absolute bargain but also the Langoa Barton has been getting rave reviews in recent vinatges. 19 and 20 were both very good bordeaux vintages

Dont forget to get an additional 5% off at nicks by registering for the newsletter.

these pre arrival prices combined with the 5% mean you are getting a pretty sharp price for these wines.

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[redbigot]

I had a quick look today and saw I have only bought twice from Dan Murphy since 1 December 2021. Total cost of the orders was around $510 for 30 bottles of wine, one at $260 for 24 bottles of the Undercover Shiraz and Sparkling Shiraz deals back in December 2021 mostly for others, and a mixed 6-pack of imports at $250 in February for tasting group purposes.

For the same period the prior year, pre-Endeavour separation, when I still had free freight, I had 14 orders, can't be bothered adding up the costs.

I always thought that they were not making much money from my orders, looks like they worked that out too and fixed it.

 

[Whining&dining]

James Dominguez Secret Wine # 395 Zonte’s Footstep Nature’s Crux Shiraz 2020 I generally like the Zonte's gear, haven't heard of or tried this particular wine but they had me at "Amazing colour - bordering on black! A big style - well made with lovely rich dark varietal fruit characters"

 

[roshea]

James Dominguez Secret Wine # 395 Zonte’s Footstep Nature’s Crux Shiraz 2020 I generally like the Zonte's gear, haven't heard of or tried this particular wine but they had me at "Amazing colour - bordering on black! A big style - well made with lovely rich dark varietal fruit characters"

89 points on Winecompanion (Tony Love), just as another point of reference.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

I had a quick look today and saw I have only bought twice from Dan Murphy since 1 December 2021. Total cost of the orders was around $510 for 30 bottles of wine, one at $260 for 24 bottles of the Undercover Shiraz and Sparkling Shiraz deals back in December 2021 mostly for others, and a mixed 6-pack of imports at $250 in February for tasting group purposes.

For the same period the prior year, pre-Endeavour separation, when I still had free freight, I had 14 orders, can't be bothered adding up the costs.

I always thought that they were not making much money from my orders, looks like they worked that out too and fixed it.

Me too! In fact I've had only one since December (some hugely discounted Harry's Monster), and four all up since Nov 2020. I shudder to think how much business I've put through VM and Langtons (and even places like Winestar, cellarone, BWS and boozebud) since then. Dan's just hasn't been doing it for me.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

... and friends I need stopping again pls. In the last week I've splurged on the Greenock Creek mixed pack from Langtons, that pack from Laithwaites that I mentioned a week ago (which for $17ish a bottle after CB was really silly), a six of Blackwell from Boozebud, a six of St Hugo CS from BWS, and now tonight a six of 2017 Clarendon Brookman (96pt JS) from Langtons.

I am a sick puppy, but not from drinking much of this. I can but hope the discounting/CB dries up for a bit, or I grow a backbone.

 

[Rug]

... and friends I need stopping again pls. In the last week I've splurged on the Greenock Creek mixed pack from Langtons, that pack from Laithwaites that I mentioned a week ago (which for $17ish a bottle after CB was really silly), a six of Blackwell from Boozebud, a six of St Hugo CS from BWS, and now tonight a six on 2017 Clarendon Brookman (96pt JS) from Langtons.

I am a sick puppy, but not from drinking much of this. I can but hope the discounting/CB dries up for a bit, or I grow a backbone.

I am sure you will find you are not alone.

 

[I love to travel]

I think First Choice cash back might be gone link been down for about a month now.