Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[VPS]

Vintages can vary store by store. Way back when I was interested enough I obtained the phone numbers of the two nearest stores and phoned when I was interested enough. For delivery the stock can come from many possible stores/warehouses, it's impossible to check vintages unless specifically listed in the offer title. Then you can send it back if the deliver a vintage you don't want. But it's mostly marketplace listings that include specific vintages. Actually, if you don't like the vintage supplied you can probably return it under the Change of mind policy.

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/help/help-centre/articles/360000043136-Returns-and-Refunds

I could return it but it would be a hassle

Live person just said

however, vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.

FFS - do you not know what you've got in stock in a particular store

 

[redbigot]

I could return it but it would be a hassle

Live person just said

however, vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.

FFS - do you not know what you've got in stock in a particular store

The problem is that barcodes identifying the product do not include vintage, so no, they don't know what vintage is in stock at each store, apart from the back vintage cellar selection where they print and apply an extra barcode to identify it.
The only way for the chains to solve the problem would be to have online orders delivered from warehouses that can accurately track vintages and probably requires a sub-site for such orders guaranteeing vintage.

But the cost would outweigh the extra sales from a diminishing population of wine drinkers that strongly care about this.

DM have huge stocks of back vintage wines floating around in stores. In recent orders I've had Stonier Pinot Noir 2021 delivered (current is 2025), Stonier Reserve Pinot 2022/2023 (current also 2025), Teusner Righteous FG Shiraz 2017/2018 (2021/2022 current). Only bought these because of the reduced prices and discount codes, and will keep them.

 

[Lux]

Probably should be in the WCMO thread but discovered you can't speak to anyone in a Dans to check the vintage.

You have to speak to the bot and after they have NFI you have to wait until you get connected to a human and then wait in a queue

Yeah, they don't publish direct store numbers. Once you get through to a human you have to ask them to call the store, and sometimes they can't be bothered as it involves work and takes time. But usually within 1 or 2 agents you can get them to make the call. Stock check of shelf generally the only way to know a vintage. Only works for click and collect.

 

[VPS]

They have told me a particular vintage but I don't believe them so will just order and will return if I have to

 

[redbigot]

They have told me a particular vintage but I don't believe them so will just order and will return if I have to

Care to share the wine and vintage you are after?

 

[Lux]

They have told me a particular vintage but I don't believe them so will just order and will return if I have to

From my experience if they don't call the store they are just making it up to get you off the chat!

 

[Dsaykao]

Some cheap wines at Sense of taste.

Buy Alcohol Online | Beer, Wine & Spirits | Sense of Taste

Sense of Taste is the best liquor store in Brisbane that sells wine, spirits and beer. We have a wide range of products, a beer club and local delivery.

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Some of my picks in pics

 

[Nigel Feather]

Some cheap wines at Sense of taste.

Buy Alcohol Online | Beer, Wine & Spirits | Sense of Taste

Sense of Taste is the best liquor store in Brisbane that sells wine, spirits and beer. We have a wide range of products, a beer club and local delivery.

senseoftaste.com.au

Some of my picks in picsView attachment 509036View attachment 509037

Even for an unspecified vintage, Giant Steps Primavera is extremely good buying at $45.88 a bottle.

 

[VPS]

Care to share the wine and vintage you are after?

Nothing special

Cabernet Sauvignon | Majella Wines

www.majellawines.com.au

Dan's has it at $30 with 10% on top and was trying to work out what vintage it was - they said on the chat 2022 so not sure how different it is to the 2021

 

[Lux]

Some cheap wines at Sense of taste.

Buy Alcohol Online | Beer, Wine & Spirits | Sense of Taste

Sense of Taste is the best liquor store in Brisbane that sells wine, spirits and beer. We have a wide range of products, a beer club and local delivery.

senseoftaste.com.au

Some of my picks in picsView attachment 509036View attachment 509037

Thanks.

For old style grenache fans Clarendon Hills Roma's Grenache 2014 at $56 is worth a look.

Clarendon Hills Romas Grenache 2014

Indulge in the Elegance of Clarendon Hills Romas Grenache 2014. Immerse yourself in the exquisite flavors and nuanced character of this vintage, a true testament to Clarendon Hills' winemaking mastery. Explore the allure of Romas Grenache 2014.

senseoftaste.com.au

 

[wentworthmeister]

Some cheap wines at Sense of taste.

Buy Alcohol Online | Beer, Wine & Spirits | Sense of Taste

Sense of Taste is the best liquor store in Brisbane that sells wine, spirits and beer. We have a wide range of products, a beer club and local delivery.

senseoftaste.com.au

Some of my picks in pics

They want $47 for shipping a 6-pack to Melbourne!

 

[Dsaykao]

They want $47 for shipping a 6-pack to Melbourne!

I got a 6 pack, shipping was $26 melbourne too

 

[hwy]

kills the deal

 

[butters_1313]

I was gonna get some bottles, but the shipping is a bit dodgy. I've never encountered $40 shipping before. Almost like drip pricing.

As an aside, I've had issues with Sense of Taste before. I once bought some bottles, then received an email a week later saying they were out of stock, offering a refund (but there was no apology). I then checked the website a week after and the wine concerned was still showing as being in stock. So I'm a little cautious with them now.

So I didn't buy on principle (despite the prices still being ok with the shipping).