Whining&dining
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Just in from the 'Fo and no crowing about "new" or "first time" on the description https://vinomofo.com/wines/red-wine/mof_-secret-deal-gsm-2014-10239968? it's under cork and McLaren Vale but I'm done searching and am now leaving it to the experts....
You are Sagittarius if you have a subscription to Halliday et al Well that's me out, I thought the Ulithorne Shiraz I bought earlier this year was ho-hum in the extreme...
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Eagerly awaiting the Domaine du Penlois Morgon 2014. Pity the pickers/deliverers are "slacking off" at Xmas/New Year.
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on this, I've always wondered what a pricey Gamay brings to the table, instead of the usual slop we can buy here.
Followup to above. VM have a bottle in their office - wine under cork! Seems like there may be separate bottlings. I shall hold off.
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on this, I've always wondered what a pricey Gamay brings to the table, instead of the usual slop we can buy here.
Not sure I'd call this a "pricey Gamay". I expect you're getting what you pay for:
https://www.vivino.com/wineries/du-penlois/wines/morgon-2014
Tasting Notes: Domaine du Penlois Morgon, Beaujolais, France
I took the RRP that Vinomofo advertised at face value, my mistake.
Thanks, AC. I spoke with Rose K, who, as we know, sold Ulithorne a few months ago. She said that the wine was bottled under Diam for export, but that the order must have fallen through. She was quite upbeat about the wine. I may well take a chance on it, as I enjoy the more elegant style over rich, plummy wines.
The NZ mixed pinots have started nicely. The Rock Ferry is really good. I was a little suspicious because their stuff has been discounted all over the place. But next time any of their more highly rated wines pop up I'll be in.
Not sure I'd call this a "pricey Gamay". I expect you're getting what you pay for:
https://www.vivino.com/wineries/du-penlois/wines/morgon-2014
Tasting Notes: Domaine du Penlois Morgon, Beaujolais, France
I think they make these RRPs up - it's not sold anywhere in Australia AFAIK, so has no set "RRP" - it's a notional value that VM make up, and bears no resemblance to the actual price it's available back in Europe.
That said, any import (outside the well known, established labels) has a significant mark-up in Aus, due to the cost of shipping, importing and holding wine that doesn't fly off the shelves. VM have had the same issue with their recent horde of NZ wines - many of which don't seem to be retailed here in Aus. Their RRPs are well above the cellardoor price in NZ, but obviously there's a cost to arranging import of the stuff.
No subscriptions for this little black duck
To report on recent arrivals Black Market Rose is LongLine Bimini Twist McLaren Vale Rosé 2015. Too extracted & sweet for mine. Will give it another go ice-cold on a hot day to see if my impression improves. But I think McLaren Vale don't even contemplate delicate wines ...
WayWood McLaren Vale Montepulciano 2014 is my sort of wine - fleshy, rich, medium bodied little ripper.
The NZ mixed pinots have started nicely. The Rock Ferry is really good. I was a little suspicious because their stuff has been discounted all over the place. But next time any of their more highly rated wines pop up I'll be in.
Eagerly awaiting the Domaine du Penlois Morgon 2014. Pity the pickers/deliverers are "slacking off" at Xmas/New Year.
Fascinated to hear the upshot on this one SD.Domaine du Penlois is 'in transit'. Hope I didn't prod VM - I was being flippant. Will I get to try it this year or next?
...........nextDomaine du Penlois is 'in transit'. Hope I didn't prod VM - I was being flippant. Will I get to try it this year or next?
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