It’s our birthday! For six years we’ve been trying to bring good wine to good people and though we’ve still got a long way to go, we’re pretty proud of what we’ve accomplished so far. It’s all thanks to you mofos and your love of wine, food, adventure and life, so we’ve put together a mixed case to celebrate which includes a $90 bottle of McLaren Vale shiraz. Just consider it a present from us to you, hopefully the first (or sixth) of many.
Each case includes one of the following:
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Shiraz, 2015
RRP $90 | McLaren Vale | 96 points Wine Showcase | 95 points Tony Keys | 95 points Patrick Eckel | 5 Red Star Producer – James Halliday Wine Companion
The latest vintage of this ultra premium shiraz is as fresh as the Prince of Bel-Air. Crafted by one of the hottest wineries in the Vale, this 5 star producer is known for reaping some of the best juice in South Australia. And they’ve made no exception with this silky and structured shiraz straight outta the sea block. With a palate packed full of rich dark fruits and savoury oak complemented by a nose bursting with plum and hints of fresh ink, this shiraz is a heady wonder that would have Will Smith doing a double take.
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Cabernet Merlot, 2015
RRP $20 | Margaret River | 95 points RQWS 2016 | 94 points RSWS 2016 | 8x Gold Medals
If you’re looking to buy, stay vigilant. Be wary of imposters. An authentic bottle will bear strong markings of blackcurrant, violets and ripe red fruit. Runners for the seller say it’s keeping its 95 points and eight gold medals under its label. Known to show cedar characteristics upon consumption with food. Producer by a 5 star enigma, we advise not to publicise it as an addition to your cellar to avoid a stampede of friends for Friday night drinks.
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Shiraz, 2016
RRP $20 | Barossa Valley | 5 Red Star Producer – James Halliday Wine Companion
You may or may not have seen the boomerang on our insty of mofo staff descending like vultures on the ‘free wine’ table. It’s a little bit hysterical, which is how I imagine the virtual ‘Fo when this wine goes out. It’ll be a Game of Thrones season six-style stampede, age-old mofos violently laying claim to vino that is rightfully theirs. If I was a merchant in Winterfel— I mean the Barossa, I would have all the White Walkers guarding this cherry and liquorice shiraz. It’s rich, full and worthy of a king. But, luckily for you my friends, it’s also more of a share-the-vino-love type of family. So share we shall, until it runs out. It’s not free wine, but it’s about as close as it gets.
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Red Blend, 2015
RRP $30 | 97 points Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2017
This vino is all about 97 points worth of character. Deep red, almost purple, this ‘15 juice has blended red fruits from regions all over Italy and all about 97 points worth of character. A super fruity red with harmonious notes of cinnamon and peppercorn, you’ll be singing its praises all night.
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Sauvignon Blanc, 2016
RRP $20 | Adelaide Hills | 99 points International Wine Competition 2017 | 95 points James Halliday | 95 points National Wine Show | Gold Medal at National Wine Show
This is our CEO Andre’s favourite savvy b of 2016. And by favourite, we mean he thinks “it’s actually not awful.” That’s actually bloody high praise from a man whose favourite t-shirt reads “Death Before Sauvignon Blanc.” As Andre says, it’s got pedigree and is more a pine lime splice vibe than offensive tropical fruit. Super citrusy and zesty, drinking this is a guaranteed good lime, especially given its 99 points and gold medal.
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Chardonnay, 2010
RRP $20 | Fleurieu Peninsula | 95 points Tony Keys
Imagine you’re a pokémon trainer. If you don’t know what a pokémon is, that’s okay – all you need to know is this is a 95 point chardy for under a tenner, with a fantastic fruit vs tannin structure. For all you wannabe pokémon trainers, however, be prepared: wild yeasts appeared! You captured these wild yeasts and nurtured them by leaving them the hell alone. Their instinct took over and a complex, flavoursome evolution began. Handmade on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, it evolved into a zesty concoction that’s all about tropical melon and stone fruits. You’ve earnt yourself the title of Pokémon Master – now pour a glass and enjoy your spoils, master mofo.
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Prosecco
RRP $22 | Italy | Top 20 Best Value Prosecco – Wine Spectator
Super fresh, easy-going and cheerful, this prosecco is the Italian neighbour you’ve always wanted. Invite it round for an afternoon spent lounging by the pool and you two will be the best of friends in no time. Wine Spectator reckons this is in the Top 20 when it comes to best value prosecco, but at the ‘Fo we’re touting this as THE best value prosecco we’ve ever had. Bursts of citrus, lime and nectarine pop out with the cork, a creamy prosecco with a slightly spicy finish.
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Pinot Noir, 2016
RRP $37 | Yarra Valley | 93 points Tony Keys
These secret deals are a bit like a game of cluedo for you mofos (disclaimer: I f*king love cluedo). So who dun it this time? Well, what if I suggested that the scene of the crime was somewhere in the Yarra Valley… a single vineyard, even. What about the weapon? The culprit has left strong markings of a fruit-driven style. The evidence is complex: strawberries, cherries, musk and spice. Whole-bunch fermentation is for sure, with such a lifty nose. Well, by process of elimination…
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014
RRP $45 | Coonawarra | 95 points Tony Keys | 94 points Patrick Eckel
Nobody in Gotham City knew who Batman was, but they believed in his greatness. Because not only did he choose to save that little girl over catching the Joker, he also had a totally badass superhero girlfriend. And if people can manage to believe in Batman, you should be able to muster some belief in this rich, deep, Coonawarra cabernet. Because boy, oh boy, does it bring some super powers to the table.
Not only is it going to save you from evil Paperwork and hide you under its plush, black, olive and cherry cloak, but it was produced by a super-lady-hero winemaker. While we can’t name it, this is one of the most famous and trustworthy wineries of Coonawarra. If I was in a cabernet crisis, I would shine their cab-signal into the sky.
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Shiraz Malbec, 2014
RRP $28 | Wrattonbully | 5 Star Producer – James Halliday Wine Companion
This vino has an almost salted caramel ice-cream-like palate, which should please 99% of the population. This is balanced with coffee and licorice flavours, as well as notes of mocha oak, pepperberry and cherries that follow a hefty amount of spice. A fascinating blend that’s almost sold out at the winery, this vino has critics sitting up and taking notice of the new kid on the block.
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Riesling, 2016
RRP $27 | Clare Valley | 5 Red Star Producer – James Halliday
This is a real conversation I overheard at the weekend. It took place between Darren (my affable neighbour) and his brother-in-law Kevin. They were sinking froffies (aka drinking beers) in their front yard : “mate, it’s almost bloody Easter,” “I know mate, and Barb’s makin’ us go camping with Johnno and she knows I don’t like the bloke,” “oh mate, no good, you still comin’ to ours for ANZAC Day lunch though?” “yeah wouldn’t miss it, I reckon it’s gonna be a scorcher this year, get the pool ready mate I’ve got a few bombies headed your way”, “just so long as you bring the same rizza as last year, I don’t normally like wine but that was a fair dinkum drop”, “better than a cold VB on a hot day”, “too bloody right, mate, looking forward to it”.
MOFO SECRET DEAL, Montepulciano, 2015
RRP $20 | Italy | Boutique Producer
This Italian producer came into Mofo HQ last year to say g’day. Or actually ciao, would be more accurate. He’s a legend. He told us the story of how one of the largest Tuscan producers came to be making good vino. Apparently, since its earliest days, the key has been consistency. Oh, and the spoils of Italy. Obviously. Crafted from parcels of fruit from Abruzzo, this has pizza wine written all over it. With heaps of ripe red berries and spicy plum, all you need is a good bit of dough and a lathering of real napoli sauce.
