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.

 

[Agenor]

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?

I mainly use Riedel. can't remember the exact code name, but they are the Pinot Noir shape. Great for Grenache, Chardonnay and all the medium-bodied reds I enjoy. I also love the Krosno Harmony for red and Krosno flutes for bubbles.
Thanks to this group, I only drink wines that deserve a decent glass

 

[Lux]

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)

Did you use AI to write this?

 

[Bill Bosworth]

tossing between Grant Burge The Holy Trinity GSM 2022 vs Petaluma Evans Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2021, via cellar one. anyone can recommend?

I bought some holy trinity a couple of years back. Despite ok ratings I found it a bit cloying sweet and unbalanced... haven't gone back

 

[Agenor]

I bought some holy trinity a couple of years back. Despite ok ratings I found it a bit cloying sweet and unbalanced... haven't gone back

Not a big fan of Holly Trinity either. Even Abdenego was a disappointment.
Almost bought the Petaluma 3 days ago but decided on the Houghton C.W. Cab Malbec instead. Note that the Petaluma was $30 then so I will personally wait for it to be discounted again before to get some.

 

[Agenor]

Did you use AI to write this?

Looks like it!
It is fair enough to give prompts to AI to make your post clearer and most readable and helpful. I often do that in my not wines related business.
As for the deal, Tomich Hill and Skye are both in my black list for businesses with poor ethics so not for me, thanks.

 

[ultrakaos]

Looks like it!
It is fair enough to give prompts to AI to make your post clearer and most readable and helpful. I often do that in my not wines related business.
As for the deal, Tomich Hill and Skye are both in my black list for businesses with poor ethics so not for me, thanks.

Not a big fan of Holly Trinity either. Even Abdenego was a disappointment.
Almost bought the Petaluma 3 days ago but decided on the Houghton C.W. Cab Malbec instead. Note that the Petaluma was $30 then so I will personally wait for it to be discounted again before to get some.

Of course I do. I feed it the information, and it formats the post perfectly for me. It turns a 15-minute task into a 5-minute one. Why spend more time than necessary posting on a board?