Vinomofo Wine Deals

[beefarmer]

G'day VM fans. I'm new to the AFF forums, but my google research kept leading me here. Therefore I considered it about time I registered and got more involved.

I'm reading with interest some of the Shelmerdene Merindoc comments as I purchased some 2008 last year from VM and for a Shiraz, it was a bit weird and underwhelming to be honest, especially for such a highly praised wine. I have since read a few reviews that have also hinted at it's peculiarities.

Anyhow, great to be on-board.

Daz

THE CHALMERS ARTURO shiraz certainly fits in the weird, funky, purple-tasting category but it is still drinkable. variety is not too bad sometimes, provided it is imbibable.

 

[ghinx]

no guesses for the new iconic shiraz? I'll take a wild guess. Wolf glass grey label shiraz? Only able to match RRP, Jeremy Oliver 94 points and lots of gold modals. Alc doesn't seem to match though.

 

[Rocket09]

no guesses for the new iconic shiraz? I'll take a wild guess. Wolf glass grey label shiraz? Only able to match RRP, Jeremy Oliver 94 points and lots of gold modals. Alc doesn't seem to match though.

Yes I thought the Grey Label from Wolf Blass also...I would purchase but already gone over this months budget

 

[ghinx]

Yes I thought the Grey Label from Wolf Blass also...I would purchase but already gone over this months budget

I've been quite sensible this month, haven't bought anything for 3 weeks now. So I'm in.

 

[TomVexille]

I'm way over budget this month. So not happening,

 

[blackcat20]

I'm way over budget this month. So not happening,

We also have enough Grey Label to sink a ship

 

[Dr Ralph]

no guesses for the new iconic shiraz? I'll take a wild guess. Wolf glass grey label shiraz? Only able to match RRP, Jeremy Oliver 94 points and lots of gold modals. Alc doesn't seem to match though.

Alc does match whats written here:

https://www.vintagecellars.com.au/Red Wine/wolf-blass-grey-label-shiraz-750ml_574327

And im sure we all know how often vinomofo gets details like this wrong.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Yes I thought the Grey Label from Wolf Blass also...I would purchase but already gone over this months budget

Hope you're right. I'm currently in the West Indies for the cricket and don't have time to do all the checking myself.

 

[rogerkambah]

Just wondering what people think about the 2010 Hannah's Swing Shiraz from a while ago. I've opened (and imbibed) a couple of bottles and find it to be a very enjoyable wine, but feel that it may need to be consumed sooner rather than later. I can't see any guidance on the FG website in this regard. Opinions?

 

[Rocket09]

Just wondering what people think about the 2010 Hannah's Swing Shiraz from a while ago. I've opened (and imbibed) a couple of bottles and find it to be a very enjoyable wine, but feel that it may need to be consumed sooner rather than later. I can't see any guidance on the FG website in this regard. Opinions?

I would think drinking between 2015-2020 would be optimal, just my opinion though. I would of thought under ideal storage conditions it would last a longer than that.

 

[vlado]

Not Vinomofo, but some great deals on winefront today. 50 of 120 code (TIMEFLIES) works with Lindemans trio range- St. George already ozbargained but Pyrus available at Lindemans Pyrus Cabernet Blend 2012 (6 Bottles) for $25 per bottle delivered after using the code. Also some other interesting wines, including their secret deal equivalents


96 point halliday vintage- see review below

James Halliday says: 96
Deep crimson-purple; has more depth and complexity than recent vintages, and has relished its 18-month sojourn in new and used French oak; the flavours are a classic mix of blackcurrant and a twist of black olive, the tannins fine and polished. A long life ahead.
96
Best Drinking:
To 2035

 

[bmhchang]

Just wondering what people think about the 2010 Hannah's Swing Shiraz from a while ago. I've opened (and imbibed) a couple of bottles and find it to be a very enjoyable wine, but feel that it may need to be consumed sooner rather than later. I can't see any guidance on the FG website in this regard. Opinions?

Agree, all the wines made by Tash Mooney at Fox Gordon I tried (including Eight Uncles 2012, King Louis 2012 and Hannah's Swing 2010) are not supposed to be long haul. At most medium cellar term.

 

[botchee]

opened the adelaide winemakers quorum 2000 and initially, on the nose, it seemed very closed but after a small quarter glass taste, you know that it has that quality that you would expect from a vinomofo red that normally retails for over fifty.... the initial excitement of tasting something new always leads to expectations that are met or unmet...you know the apprehension we all experience with a new wine, hoping the nose is good as a starter. Well it is.....so i decanted it into my beer jug allowing for maximum aeration, and after about one hour, another sampler.... only half a glass, but thankfully you can taste the quality. this is supposed to be over fifty clams normally, so expectations are naturally high..... it's still damn good.....the fruit is beggining to come out but it is mellow, well made, and full flavoured with a few years behind it. I was expecting this wine to be similiar to the reviews a read about the 2009...a smoky, overtly american wooded wine, but it isn't. Tomorrow, a have another go with a mate, but it's a winner so far.

I agree wholeheartedly. I think the Quorum is better than the dearer Old Gentlemen made by the same people.

 

[blackcat20]

Agree, all the wines made by Tash Mooney at Fox Gordon I tried (including Eight Uncles 2012, King Louis 2012 and Hannah's Swing 2010) are not supposed to be long haul. At most medium cellar term.

Good thing the Hannah's Swing is good drinking now, I don't plan on keeping it long.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Regarding Hannah's Swing, Halliday has it as drink by 2030 and Cellar Tracker drink between 2020-2025.
I only have a couple of bottles left but I'm quite happy to leave them for a while yet.

 

[rawlax]

Not Vinomofo, but some great deals on winefront today. 50 of 120 code (TIMEFLIES) works with Lindemans trio range- St. George already ozbargained but Pyrus available at Lindemans Pyrus Cabernet Blend 2012 (6 Bottles) for $25 per bottle delivered after using the code. Also some other interesting wines, including their secret deal equivalents


96 point halliday vintage- see review below

James Halliday says: 96
Deep crimson-purple; has more depth and complexity than recent vintages, and has relished its 18-month sojourn in new and used French oak; the flavours are a classic mix of blackcurrant and a twist of black olive, the tannins fine and polished. A long life ahead.
96
Best Drinking:
To 2035

I assume you mean winemarket

 

[vlado]

I assume you mean winemarket

Oops- correct!

 

[roshea]

Hi all, first time poster, but I've been grateful for your wisdom over the last few months!

Any ideas on the Black Market tempranillo listed today? Barossa, 2013, 5 star winery, 13.8%.

Edit: facts and figure match up with Quattro Mano Raging Bull, which has been here before ...

 

[rogerkambah]

Also interested in the 2011 Pemberton charddie down from $33 to $9.90, if anyone can help pleeese.

 

[Rocket09]

Also interested in the 2011 Pemberton charddie down from $33 to $9.90, if anyone can help pleeese.

Sold out...I purchased without knowing, which is unusual for me. Under ten, 2011 was a good year in the region, 5 star winery, tasting notes sound decent....sold