Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

[BDorrington]

Controversial take - but despite having had fancy hard to clean/easy to break top of the line Riedel and Waterford crystal glasses before, I actually love the weight, rim and general suitability of the Krosno Harmony glasses. Feels good enough to have something expensive in, wide enough bowl for something that needs a lot of oxygen, but also totally fine to put a $12 white alongside vietnamese takeaway with mates without worrying about it.

I think that's great. I have the Krosno Avant-Garde glasses for my everyday drinkers, but when I open up a good one I have 2 x zalto denk’art universal glasses. I must say i do notice a big difference when using those glasses compared to a normal glass. Mind you, the Zalto glasses can make cheaper wines taste worse though.

 

[Happy Dude]

not related to deals, but just curious as to what glassware everybody uses? do you have universal glasses or do you have specific glassware for your different varietals?

@Cruiser Elite has some glasses that require instructions and add an element of adventure to your drinking. I think there's a pic on this (?) thread somewhere.

 

[Daver6]

@Cruiser Elite has some glasses that require instructions and add an element of adventure to your drinking. I think there's a pic on this (?) thread somewhere.

It's a funnel, right?

 

[michaelm]

I think that's great. I have the Krosno Avant-Garde glasses for my everyday drinkers, but when I open up a good one I have 2 x zalto denk’art universal glasses. I must say i do notice a big difference when using those glasses compared to a normal glass. Mind you, the Zalto glasses can make cheaper wines taste worse though.

I had two of the Riedel Vitis (now called manufaktr vitis) Syrah glasses and I thought they were super fancy and looked amazing but it has a really fine area at the bottom of the bowl which was almost impossible to clean perfectly, and the thin stem always worried me. Inevitably one day i made the classic error of holding the base while drying the glass and it snapped off like a delicate twig. In the end, as nice as they were, i drank out of them rarely for fear, and practicality usually wins out. I do still have one of them somewhere, and the pair of waterfords, and maybe if I open up something worth north of $100 soon ill crack them out.

 

[Dominic69074]

I am on the Riedel Performance Syrah, i quite like it. i love the fact that the base is massive, give me confidence when im swirling it 3 glasses in

 

[Cruiser Elite]

@Cruiser Elite has some glasses that require instructions and add an element of adventure to your drinking. I think there's a pic on this (?) thread somewhere.

here is one i took last night:

 

[Happy Dude]

Thanks @Cruiser Elite. That lives in my mildly OCD head rent-free.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

The story with these slopey topped glasses - about 500mtrs from Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel which is where I have stayed every visit to Beijing for last 15 years was 'Aussie Wine Bar' - a small wine bar operated by an expat Gold Coastian guy named John.

I would go there at least 1 night every visit to BJ coz he served ice cold VBs and Penfolds wines and not the Chinese cough. One night there I saw these Chinese girls buying wine in these slopey topped glasses - I asked John what is the deal with these - he said his Chinese wife bought them on Taobao as a joke but when customers saw them they ALL wanted to try them - expats and locals.

Within a week or 2 they were the only glasses anybody wanted to drink out of - there are distinct shapes for Champs / whites / reds I tried for novelty then just had to buy some - now even our guests at home love to drink out of them. I had another doz of each type arrive in last container as an Italian Restaurant in Chelsea wanted them to use - they cost A$2.50ea.

Tip - drink out of high side so you don't wear half of the wine.

 

[Beer_budget]

Thanks @Cruiser Elite. That lives in my mildly OCD head rent-free.

These look like I already had too much to drink.

 

[ultrakaos]

here is one i took last night:

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Nice looking glass, it reminds me of the Riedel Chardonnay/Pinot glass.

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Orlando Steingarten Eden Valley Riesling 2022 @ Cellarone for $26 in a 6PK too, but you'd need a dozen to get the free 6PK.

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https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_52276/schwarz-wine-co-barossa-valley-shiraz

Schwarz Wine Co - Barossa Shiraz = $15 down from $30 at Dan's.

 

[ultrakaos]

BETTER THAN THE "BEST IN THE WORLD" DEAL

Vinomofo’s email today claims this Pinot is “possibly the best value Pinot Noir you will find anywhere... in the world” at $17 a bottle.

I found it cheaper.

Get it for just $13.40 a bottle ($160.65 a dozen) using code HILLTOP at checkout.

Tomich Hill 'Hilltop' Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2025

• The Pedigree: 95 Points (Wine Showcase Magazine for the '23 vintage)
• The Profile: Bright ruby red. Super-ripe strawberry, kirsch, and vanilla aromas. Opulent red berry core, glossy mouthfeel, fresh acidity, and fine oak.

Don't pay mof_ prices. Lock it in here: Skye Cellars(Remember to apply code HILLTOP)

 

[Whining&dining]

C&S Make my favourite glass for big-boned reds, they really do open up a wine beautifully....

Chef & Sommelier U1012 Open'Up Collection Stemmed Glasses, 470 ml​

 

[Solid]

Glaetzer wines have an offer for members (sign up via their website) for 11 x 2022 Bishop and 1 x 2022 Amon Ra for $378 delivered.

 

[hwy]

Glaetzer wines have an offer for members (sign up via their website) for 11 x 2022 Bishop and 1 x 2022 Amon Ra for $378 delivered.

That's an amazing deal for some big-cough wines. If I were 20 years younger and still smashing a steak every night for dinner I would be all over this deal.

I use Riedel Ouvertour Red Wine Glasses as it seems this is used in many restaurants so if it is good enough for them..... Seem sturdy and does not break easily. I handwash and never put in the dishwasher.