Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

Coles discount codes back up. Attached is for the Mrs' Mumm Marlborough. With Coles PlusSaver get these down to $18.67 each.

Hibiki Harmony to $129

 

[butters_1313]

A few other buys at Dans that caught my eye (after 15% off, 5% GC)
Giant Steps Harry's Monster - $28
St Hallet Blackwell 2022 - $31
Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz - $32
Majella Cabernet Sauvignon - $24
Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz - $20
Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon - $23

 

[Bill Bosworth]

Lol - $320 each down to $90 from a 'boutique' winery. Saving over $1300. Large grand pappy risk here methinks...

https://www.langtons.com.au/p/langtons-confidential-mxliii-shiraz-cabernet-6-pack--barossa-2020-case/96795-2020-305.html

 

[tielec]

Lol - $320 each down to $90 from a 'boutique' winery. Saving over $1300. Large grand pappy risk here methinks...

https://www.langtons.com.au/p/langtons-confidential-mxliii-shiraz-cabernet-6-pack--barossa-2020-case/96795-2020-305.html

Maverick Wines 'The Maverick' I assume.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

Maverick Wines 'The Maverick' I assume.

You have it!

Grand pappy is also a barossa shiraz cab 'priced' at $320, but dave brookes only scored the 2020 94pts, while he gave the mav 96, including the two words langtons quoted...

Langtons confidential seems overprice given VM had it down from $320 to $50 (now sold out)

Maverick Wines 'The Maverick' Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 - Red Wine

Buy Maverick Wines 'The Maverick' Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 at Vinomofo Australia. Shop online for epic wine deals, top-rated drops, and handpicked bottles from the top 5% we taste. Delivered fast. Guaranteed damn good.

www.vinomofo.com

I'm still not at all tempted!

 

[wentworthmeister]

Anyone tried the Hewitson Cask 66?

Mystery BV234 Ultra Premium Barossa Shiraz 2023 - Mystery Wine

 

[Lux]

Anyone tried the Hewitson Cask 66?

Mystery BV234 Ultra Premium Barossa Shiraz 2023 - Mystery Wine

Yes. I found the fruit a little muted compared to Hewitson Strawberry Hill 2023, which was brilliant. I sold my extra stock of Cask 66 via Langtons. Just my take...

 

[Dr Ev]

Anyone tried the Hewitson Cask 66?

Mystery BV234 Ultra Premium Barossa Shiraz 2023 - Mystery Wine

I bought some a few months ago at the 90% off or whatever the ridiculous deal was at WS.
I haven’t tried it yet.
The problem with all these super discounted heavy reds right now is that it’s way too early to drink them and decide it you like them..
Older vintages are some guide, but of course quality and aging potential does vary between vintages.

 

[year of the roo]

I bought some a few months ago at the 90% off or whatever the ridiculous deal was at WS.
I haven’t tried it yet.
The problem with all these super discounted heavy reds right now is that it’s way too early to drink them and decide it you like them..
Older vintages are some guide, but of course quality and aging potential does vary between vintages.

With respect, I disagree. If it isn't a good red now it won't be a good red in the future no matter what magic happens in your cellar.

 

[Dr Ev]

With respect, I disagree. If it isn't a good red now it won't be a good red in the future no matter what magic happens in your cellar.

I think we are both correct.
Two year old big Aussie Shiraz just tastes like tannin to me. The elements are not yet integrated.
There are Huon Hooke reviews on TRR where his scores jump 6-8 points tasting big reds 10 years after initial review.
Obviously initial reviews have to be done on release to market.

 

[burmans]

I think we are both correct

Agree, while you can never turn a bad wine much better with age, a good wine may become great. Or it may not, and it’s hard to tell when they are young unless you really are a wine expert (vs just your normal wine drinker).

 

[Lux]

IMO most of Hewitson's reds are not big and oak heavy, they are more subtle. I would suggest there isn't a huge scope for enhancement with this wine, and the market agrees and that is why it is $40. To be clear, it's a nice wine, I just didn't connect with the taste of the fruit or believe in the long term potential. But each to their own.

 

[Dr Ev]

Ok now I’m confused.
See wine searcher website.
James Suckling reviewed the ‘23 cask 66 12 months ago and suggested “drink now”
I might just do that

 

[ThomasIsaksson]

Ok now I’m confused.
See wine searcher website.
James Suckling reviewed the ‘23 cask 66 12 months ago and suggested “drink now”
I might just do that

Let me know how you go I have a couple '22 cask 66 I haven't tried yet. I was also going to cellar them but if they are anything like the Falkenberg I tried perhaps it is more of a drink now style. I found the Falkenberg had very soft tannins and nice fruit. Perhaps it could develop more complexity over time but drinks well to me now.

 

[Lux]

Right on cue, VM with the click bait...

 

[Dr Ev]

Let me know how you go I have a couple '22 cask 66 I haven't tried yet. I was also going to cellar them but if they are anything like the Falkenberg I tried perhaps it is more of a drink now style. I found the Falkenberg had very soft tannins and nice fruit. Perhaps it could develop more complexity over time but drinks well to me now.

So, drinking the 2023 Cask 66 now.
It is ready.
Nose is a little reserved (for a Barossa shiraz).
Tannins are integrated and not intrusive. Medium weight.
Quite spicy, which I was not expecting. I personally prefer a more fruit forward nose and palate.
It improves with aeration.
Certainly great value at $40, but not really tempted to buy more.

 

[Lux]

So, drinking the 2023 Cask 66 now.
It is ready.
Nose is a little reserved (for a Barossa shiraz).
Tannins are integrated and not intrusive. Medium weight.
Quite spicy, which I was not expecting. I personally prefer a more fruit forward nose and palate.
It improves with aeration.
Certainly great value at $40, but not really tempted to buy more.

Thanks for sharing. Similar thoughts.