Wendouree allocations and general discussion

[qaz]

• 2022 A.P. Birks Wendouree Vintage Release @ University House

back to 2021 vintage pricing this year:

https://unihouse.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/birks_2025-indent-offer_.pdf

 

[year of the roo]

Green, Melb, letter posted back same day on 7 July and no hit yet. Only ordered mixed 6 so maybe that was a bad strategy. I only got my first order last year, 12 including the 24B shiraz, so no big deal if I have to wait until next time.

I did similar this year, no hit either. First year last year receiving an order, didn't get the 24B though. You did well to get that.

 

[darellk]

I did similar this year, no hit either. First year last year receiving an order, didn't get the 24B though. You did well to get that.

Same here, Green Melb, first order of mixed 6 last year (no 24b either), no hit yet this year....was early September last year

 

[olympicwiz]

Apparently 24b and Malbec are oos

 

[VeniVidiVici]

Apparently 24b and Malbec are oos

My order arrived and I'm utterly confused. Perhaps it is time for the Brady's to buy a computer...

Ordered a dozen - 3 x CM, 3 x CS, 1 x M, 2 x 24B, 1 x S, 1 x SMB and 1 x SMT
Received a baker's dozen - 5 x CM, 3 x CS, 1 x S, 2 x SMB and 2 x SMT

All this and I was charged less than $700 including shipping. Was it a square up for last year? Not sure, would have just preferred my actual orders both years.

Edit - actually 3 were for my brother, delivered to same address so only 9 received and charged correctly. Too good to be true.

So received 9, no Malbec or 24b. Disappointing after they mucked up my order last year.

 

[mini2]

Who else is still waiting for their card to get hit?

 

[Daver6]

Who else is still waiting for their card to get hit?

Nothing yet for me. First year with a crayon marking

 

[xwwines]

Green crayon here in Tasmania. I put down for three of everything and was just charged for slightly less. Based on others recent feedback, I am imaging 3x everything except for 24B and Malbec which I understand to be now sold out.

 

[darellk]

Green crayon here in Tasmania. I put down for three of everything and was just charged for slightly less. Based on others recent feedback, I am imaging 3x everything except for 24B and Malbec which I understand to be now sold out.

Good to see a green outside of SA get hit, yes the 24b and Malbec have probably been substituted. Nice one!

 

[xwwines]

Good to see a green outside of SA get hit, yes the 24b and Malbec have probably been substituted. Nice one!

After 4 or 5 years of nothing, the last two years have been very kind to me (last year was 6x everything)

 

[Steady]

10 year red crayon, nothing yet

 

[samh004]

Was about to post I hadn't had a hit on the card yet but then checked just now and I see I've received one for about 2/3 of what I expected, so I've clearly missed out on something. Looks to be just Cabernet Malbec and Muscat for me this year, from my rough maths.

 

[darellk]

Was about to post I hadn't had a hit on the card yet but then checked just now and I see I've received one for about 2/3 of what I expected, so I've clearly missed out on something. Looks to be just Cabernet Malbec and Muscat for me this year, from my rough maths.

Did you order 6 of everything, or a reduced amount?

 

[samh004]

Did you order 6 of everything, or a reduced amount?

Heavily reduced.

Last year was 3 of everything and only missed out on the 24b, but this year I rationalised what I wouldn't mind keeping for longer or drinking now. All the Shiraz is out, as was the Cab Sav. I was hoping for Malbec and Cab Malbec but figure I am only getting the Cab Malbec. Oh, and increased the Muscat order as I quite liked it.

I don't want to wait until 2035+ just to try 7 different styles of wine and miss out on a lot of quaffers I could buy over that decade because of their prices.

 

[darellk]

I ordered a mixed 9 including 7 x assorted reds and 2 x muscat, with postage and insurance estimated to cost $606. Just got hit for $593 so I am assuming the quantity will be the same just a few less $80/bottles... still happy with that for my 2nd order as a green.

 

[AdamHal]

Green in NSW, last year was first successful order. Ordered a mixed 18 this year (2-3 of everything except Malbec), and just got charged for everything ordered except the 24b. Better than I was expecting and faster charge too. Hope other greens have similar luck

 

[Nigel Feather]

Green in Melbourne. Looks like I've now been charged for everything bar the 24B and Malbec. Not unhappy with the result, given that I fortunately received my full order last year. Hopefully everyone else isn't too far behind.

 

[mini2]

Card got hit this morning, but I have no idea what I'll be getting, other than knowing 24b and Malbec are gone. Red in Sydney has asked for 6 of everything, except for Muscat of Alexandria.

I had some fun with ChatGPT, it reckons this is what my order will look like:

• $60 bottles (Shiraz Mataro + Shiraz Malbec total): 9
• $80 bottles (Shiraz): 6
• $75 bottles (Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Malbec total): 9
• Total bottles: 24

 

[WrenchHammerMcTool]

Word has it, that the Brady's are clearing out some old barrels and adding some with aim to throw out a fortified in the next year or two...

 

[planky]

Card got hit this morning, but I have no idea what I'll be getting, other than knowing 24b and Malbec are gone. Red in Sydney has asked for 6 of everything, except for Muscat of Alexandria.

I had some fun with ChatGPT, it reckons this is what my order will look like:

• $60 bottles (Shiraz Mataro + Shiraz Malbec total): 9
• $80 bottles (Shiraz): 6
• $75 bottles (Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Malbec total): 9
• Total bottles: 24

Exactly the same scenario for me - red in Sydney, same order. CC pinged today for what looks to be about half my total order, assuming 24b and Malbec are out I figured out that I'd be missing 3 of one of the Shiraz blends, and 3 of one of the cabs (although it took me a lot longer to figure out - must ask ChatGPT next time haha). Will see what turns up!