Vinomofo Wine Deals

[Dr Ralph]

Are they generally worth it? I know it's supposed to be random and they don't even know whats in there (or so they say ) but have they been worth it in the past?

Worth it in terms of getting 12 items you probably wouldn't have bought a case of. So there's some variety and a chance to try things you haven't before.

I've bought 2 or 3 over the years.

 

[simonk83]

Worth it in terms of getting 12 items you probably wouldn't have bought a case of. So there's some variety and a chance to try things you haven't before.

I've bought 2 or 3 over the years.

I think I'm just looking for an excuse to buy more. I should probably calm down, there's still a fair bit on the way

 

[Tock]

I think I'm just looking for an excuse to buy more. I should probably calm down, there's still a fair bit on the way

Haha just like me. Free shipping addles the mind. I just bought 2 x mixed packs instead (Shiraz 8.0 and Red Flight).
My first Salvation case was only OK, however this latest one I am quite happy with - including a couple of pinot noirs which I am always keen for. Either way, there is definitely no issue with "value" plus the variety Dr Ralph mentions.

 

[Dr Ralph]

I think I'm just looking for an excuse to buy more. I should probably calm down, there's still a fair bit on the way

You stop buying wine only when you're dead.

 

[Hyland]

You stop buying wine only when you're dead.

That certainly quieted things down mentioned "death" I just wanted to post to make sure everybody hadn't stopped buying wine.

 

[Steady]

Still here, 2 of my referrals picked up a dozen Glenlofty Shiraz today for $3.63 a bottle with the $50- credit and free shipping - that is unbelievable value IMO and I got $100- credit in my account to boot.

 

[Hyland]

Still here, 2 of my referrals picked up a dozen Glenlofty Shiraz today for $3.63 a bottle with the $50- credit and free shipping - that is unbelievable value IMO and I got $100- credit in my account to boot.

They are obviously willing to lose money to build customer base which makes me think VM are going to sell the business in the near future and are value adding. Perhaps the big boys will snap them up.

 

[amaroo]

They are obviously willing to lose money to build customer base which makes me think VM are going to sell the business in the near future and are value adding. Perhaps the big boys will snap them up.

Good luck to them! They've created something out of nothing and deserve all they can get.

 

[amaroo]

Still here, 2 of my referrals picked up a dozen Glenlofty Shiraz today for $3.63 a bottle with the $50- credit and free shipping - that is unbelievable value IMO and I got $100- credit in my account to boot.

I think 5 or 6 of my referrals have gone for the lofty

 

[AnonymousCoward]

They are obviously willing to lose money to build customer base which makes me think VM are going to sell the business in the near future and are value adding. Perhaps the big boys will snap them up.

Seems possible: Startup War Stories: Vinomofo founders sold the company and then bought it back | smh.com.au

 

[Glider_]

I think 5 or 6 of my referrals have gone for the lofty

I need more friends!



Edit: On that note, if any new players on the Vinomofo thread need a referral friend, feel free to PM me.

 

[Hyland]

My first Salvation case was only OK

My first and only Salvation was life changing when I accepted Jesus and His atoning blood as a sacrifice for my Sins. Then walked in newness of life as a child of the living God. Going on to daily seek Him and His Word as the foundation of my life. I kinda know I will cop flak for this as God and the world are not compatible yet at communion we do take the wine as a representation of a life poured out for the redemption of man. Whenever I drink a glass of wine I am reminded of His substitution of His life for mine on the Cross of Calvary and am truly grateful. I Don't ever get drunk but I soberly recognize His sacrifice for my sin. I am no longer buying wine as my time has come. I urge you all to please consider "Jesus Christ and Him crucified" God bless you all my friends

 

[penegal]

Edit: On that note, if any new players on the Vinomofo thread need a referral friend, feel free to PM me.

haha, same here - happy to provide a referral via PM.

 

[simonk83]

My first and only Salvation

Not sure if serious...

 

[Rocket09]

I think 5 or 6 of my referrals have gone for the lofty

Geez I am having trouble with most of my referrals , and they have money! Can't persuade them to buy anything, yet they will walk into a bottleO and pay full rrp every weekend....bloody useless!

 

[RaGH]

So i'm new to AFF and also Vinomofo thanks to a friend's referral. I used to be 'bloody useless' as Rocket09 puts it, as I used to be a bottle shop shopper, however i'm looking to step up in the world. I'm looking at mixed dozens and I do drink a lot more red than white but the salvation case looks interesting. Anyone have recent experience? Worth it? If I pass on this offer, how often do they redo dozen packs similar to this? Is it weekly?

 

[beefarmer]

What have you got against them?! If you go on to read the reviews on their products, the score between 90-94 pts. Wine is open to interpretation, its why we love it. If you take everything JH says as gospel and don't try things for yourself, why bother?

I for one happen to love the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2013 Shiraz that Possum Creek produce. The Malbec isn't the best in the world and you are right to say that Wendouree is quality. But if you compare every Shiraz, Malbec etc to Wendouree, you might as well just keep drinking only Wendouree.

I really like the Zonte's Footstep Malbec, if I could get Wendouree for the same price that I pay for that, I absolutely would. But that doesn't mean I am going to say that Zonte's is rubbish because it isn't Wendouree.

Try to keep an open mind and try new things, not just what people conform to what people refer to as "the best" and nothing else is worth your time.

that Zar brooks and his wife elena do make some good stuff. Together with ben riggs, there are plenty of good Dandelions in Zonte's Footsteps especially with Five Veess as company.
The Zontes footstep rose is always a nice wine, sometimes a knockout. The beuregard malbec I believe it's called is one you like. personally, I am not a malbec fan. Dandelion Riesling is stunning, Dandelion merlots have taken my breathe away at times, The lake doctor shirazes are a little hit and miss from time to time, the cabs are good. Generally very good wines. One of my recent purchases - who has bought from a crowd called laithwates-the wine people before??? included 3 free shirazes with nice stories attached, so I have found them to be of great value......in fact, and this story will be for another time, but I once ordered 48 bottles of a south Australian shiraz at $15 each, and send the majority back for a total refund of close to $700. Now that's a refund amount I bet no one has come close to.

Sure questions were asked, and I think I had on sold about 12 of them, but the great folk at Lathwaites credited every cent. And free postage. Another time for the full story, but this culminated on a Fathers day sunday, a couple oy years ago I think, with me taking finger to keyboard to express my thoughts on how a wine could dramatically change so much from the initial tasting where I thought it was mind blowing enough to buy 48 of them, to my fourth bottle tasting where my disbelief was driving me bonkers questioning my taste, palate, everything. But a sunday experiment involving my wife and two kids, who acted as color consultants and tasters eventually got me to write a lengthy note that resulted in a call from the big boss early Monday morning. Pretty damn good service from them. In fact, I recently bought their 12 pack of roses with I believe the free dandelion shiraz in it.......

the boss talked to the purchasers who wanted to see if different batches were involved. the answer came back that the issue was 'spontaneous oxidation". after doing a little reading, this concept hs been written about. I didn't care. They treated me professionally, and allowed me to get on with it. I put back most of the $700 odd into their Christmas packs which allowed me to buy some vinomofo like discounted "quality" wines such as lakebreeze arthurs reserve shiraz, Lloyd reserve shiraz,cherubino shiraz and shottesbroke eliza all for $22 each.

Then I discovered the Fo thru my brothers purchase last septemberish of.........can you stab a guess of this 2011 shiraz that 1 loved.....you got it, the glenlofty. and the rest is histoty. Time for bed

 

[beefarmer]

My first and only Salvation was life changing when I accepted Jesus and His atoning blood as a sacrifice for my Sins. Then walked in newness of life as a child of the living God. Going on to daily seek Him and His Word as the foundation of my life. I kinda know I will cop flak for this as God and the world are not compatible yet at communion we do take the wine as a representation of a life poured out for the redemption of man. Whenever I drink a glass of wine I am reminded of His substitution of His life for mine on the Cross of Calvary and am truly grateful. I Don't ever get drunk but I soberly recognize His sacrifice for my sin. I am no longer buying wine as my time has come. I urge you all to please consider "Jesus Christ and Him crucified" God bless you all my friends

I was an alter boy , and actually got to meet the recent polish pope. Yes, it was in the seventees, and he was a cardinal, but he was the peoples pope our Karol. Polish as well. What ever takes your fancy, what ever drives you, whatever makes you happy, who are we to make the call. But the call I make, and so many others do Hyland is, Life is Too short to drink cough wine. Salute ! And Hyland, no bull.

 

[beefarmer]

Haha I got one last week! In my cart at the moment - debating:
Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy GMH Shiraz 2013 (12pk) - tried and liked as a quaffer
Riposte En Garde Pinot Gris 2014 (12pk) - love a pinot gris for summer
Harewood Estate Shiraz Cabernet 2013 (12pk) - no idea, 2012 seems to get good reviews

you must decent the harewood, give it five hours, then it becomes a fruit dominant, possibly characteristic softer style that is eminently drinkable. when I was drinking it, I kept thinking that the normal rrp is only $21...you can buy normal selling wines that go for $28 for a tenner.....which are better? is glenlofty better-yes, but we all like to try different wines, so you hopefully will not be disappointed. Geoff hardy - no idea, Riposte -same...,.....,.,.,.,.,,.

you must decent the harewood, give it five hours, then it becomes a fruit dominant, possibly characteristic softer style that is eminently drinkable. when I was drinking it, I kept thinking that the normal rrp is only $21...you can buy normal selling wines that go for $28 for a tenner.....which are better? is glenlofty better-yes, but we all like to try different wines, so you hopefully will not be disappointed. Geoff hardy - no idea, Riposte -same...,.....,.,.,.,.,,.
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[Charlie white]

Hi. I'm a long time "lurker" and thought it was high time to end that and join. Thanks to all the contributors to the forum who have enabled me to make informed purchases and enjoy some good VM bargains along the way. Really enjoying the extra bonus for August for recruiting mates! Does anyone have any pointers for figuring out unknown wines other than searching through the forum or using google? Any suggestions on today's BMD 2013 cab sav for $9.90? Cheers.