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The Australian Wine
Worst experience Sydney, NSW
- Verified customer
Never arrived and worse customer service
I purchased an advent calendar and it did not arrive in time for 1 December. I have emailed since 23 November asking where it is with no response — I just wanted someone to explain to me what the hold up was and why the tracking number didn’t work. They shouldn’t have sold advent calendars if they could not deliver by December ... Christmas present ruined. Still no response and no wine.
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AlloratanAshbourne
- 3 reviews
overcharged 3 times
I cancelled my ongoing wine club orders and removed my card details from the account; this was confirmed on the web site as I prefer to order wine when I want to and not when somebody expects me to. A couple of weeks later 3 transactions for $204 appear on my credit card, the same credit card that had been removed. This clearly suggests the company store and keep details. Very disappointing and certainly makes me concerned about security.
I now have to try and recover the funds but suspect there will be many hoops to jump through.
Its a real shame as it was working up until now
2 comments
Alex D.The Australian Wine
Dear Alloratan,
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear about the issues you have had with your account. We have sent you a private message so we may resolve this for you.
Kind Regards
The Australian Wine
We discussed the issue some weeks ago and resolved.
I will reorder at some point soon
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Desmond DavisSouth East Queensland, QLD
- Verified customer
Crooks
Beware of this company they are crooks. They charged my credit card $199. Sent a carton wine I didn't order.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Desmond, thank you for your review. We are very sorry to hear that you have been charged for an unexpected case. I have sent you a personal message regarding the matter.
Kind regards,
The Australian Wine
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Amanda OSydney
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
Very deceptive
They send a dispatch notice for the wines you didn’t order which appears to be on a 12 week schedule. Be aware that you will be charged repeatedly after your first batch.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Amanda, thank you for your review. I have sent you a personal message regarding the matter. Kind regards, The Australian Wine
Lou C.South East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
- Verified customer
Where Is My Wine?
Can someone from The Australian Wine please explain how my order has been sent to the wrong address 3 (three) times and I have still not received any tracking number to track my delivery. Could someone from Australian Wines please explain how it takes a month and numerous phone calls and online chats to receive a case of nothing?? Can someone from The Australian Wines please explain how there is no accountability or management intervention when a customer repeatedly has to chase up an order placed and paid for weeks earlier. No communication, n...
Read moreo intervention and no idea how to treat customers - that must be the mission statement from this poorly managed company. Here's a philosophy you might need to adopt going forward with your poorly structured business - "If you don't look after your customers, someone else will".2 comments
Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Lou,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so sorry for the huge inconvenience your latest deliveries have caused you. ...
Read more I have sent you a private message so that we can rectify this for you. Warm Regards, The Australian WineI have since been given a refund on the wine I never recieved
OscarWide Bay-Burnett, QLD
- 9 reviews
- 2 likes
WARNING - Unauthorised credit card deduction
I purchased 2 deliveries of wine from the Australian Wine Company. The first order in May 2020 I received a $20 voucher if I agreed to receive promotion emails that I was told I could unsubscribe from which eventually I did. On 3 August 2020 without notice of any kind this company deducted $204.98 out of my account. Since that time I have been endeavouring to receive a refund. I have contacted the company 3 times and each time they said they would verify the refund in a email which they have not done. I was told they are very busy selling ...
Read morewine so unsure when they will have time available to make refund. I have cancelled my credit card due to concern the company will make further deductions. I make this WARNING - that this company can and has made a $204 deduction - a lot of money to many people without my authority and without notice from this company - plus I am now struggling to have the money returned and seem to have to rely on my bank to intervene.2 comments
Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hello Oscar, I am so sorry that this has been your experience with us. I have now sent you a personal message so we are able to rectify this for you as this is unacceptable customer service.
Thank you for your review, The Australian Wine Service.
I have now received the refund after a week of notifying the company. But with my credit card cancelled it was still a inconvenience. The fact is I did not receive an email from customer service t...
Read moreelling my about the club membership they claim I agreed to - which I cannot recall - when I ordered some wine. Nor did I receive an email advising of the deduction they took from my account. At least the refund was given. My experience is up to other customers to assess for themselves.Marius OlivierPerth, WA
Unacceptable substitution of expensive wines
I was deeply disappointed to find some of the most expensive wines I had ordered substituted for younger vintages and even different grapes. Simply unacceptable, also as I have been a long-time customer of The Australian Wine.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Marius,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, although we are disappointed to hear of your recent experience. Whenever we have to send a substituted wine, our wine buyer makes sure this...
Read more is as close as possible to the original in terms of style, taste and quality, even if this is at our cost. We are confident that you should enjoy the wine that you have received as much as the original, but if you don’t, it is still covered by our 100% guarantee, and we’ll be happy to discuss a more suitable alternative for you instead, or refund you in full.Brian PedlerMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
I was signed up for regular wine without my consent. Very disappointing from an entity that I trusted.
I made 1 phone call & sent 2 emails seeking explanation of regular order but no response rec’d. Very disappointing given that I have been a buyer for 10 years. Ave maria
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Brian,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, although we are disappointed to hear of your recent experience. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 I can confirm that the company are all...
Read more working remotely from home so we have had some technical issues during the transition period, I apologise for this.Other Wine & Liquor Shops
- Verified customer
Can't really rate it as it hasn't been delivered
I ordered the wine over 2 weeks ago and it still hasn't been delivered. Wine has not been delivered.
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Disappointed country galMurray Mallee, SA
- Verified customer
Disappointing
This wine club has switched to using Australia Post for deliveries.... only problem is they don’t deliver to many rural areas. Since the switch to Australia Post my opinion of this club has diminished quite significantly.
Also this week they processed my order twice - charged me twice ... hassle!
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi there,
Thank you for your review. I am very sorry to hear that you are disappointed. I have sent you a personal message in regard to the matter.
Kind regards,
The Australian Wine
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- Verified customer
Christmas delivery epic fail
ordered 2 dozens of wine on the 1st week of Dec as we are hosting a big Christmas lunch. I've just been informed that it will not be delivered. So disappointed. Not ordering from them again.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Rosa,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in delivery. The vast majority of our deliveries take place within a week of the order being...
Read more placed, however Christmas being our busiest time we were advised by our delivery partner that they were a few days behind with their deliveries so I am really sorry we did not relay this to you.Review collected in partnership with The Australian Wine
John Li-RosiGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- Verified customer
Terrible delivery service.
And again delivery over 2 weeks to Melbourne suberbia. Nobody can give me a delivery date. Tracking says on truck - must be going round Australia. Just change courier. Wine ok.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi John,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please accept my sincere apologies for the huge delay in delivery and lack of communication regarding your order. The vast majority of our de...
Read moreliveries take place within a week of the order being placed, however Christmas being our busiest time we were advised by our delivery partner that they were a few days behind with their deliveries so I am really sorry we did not relay this to you.Review collected in partnership with The Australian Wine
stempletGippsland, VIC
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
- Verified customer
Poor delivery standard.
I am still waiting for my order from over 2 weeks ago, the payment came out of my account the next day, but still no wine or any delivery details.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hello Stemplet,
Please accept my sincere apologies for the huge delay in delivery. I have sent you a private message to so that we can investigate the status of your order and have this resolved this to your complete satisfaction....
Read more Warm Regards, The Australian WineReview collected in partnership with The Australian Wine
- Verified customer
Haven't got the wine yet
The wine hasn't arrived yet and I've already been sent two surveys asking for feedback. I've never had a survey request that requires a minimum amount of words before it's accepted.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Dear ask,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, although we're very sorry to hear that you've not received your order. We have just sent through a private message as we would like to see w...
Read morehat has happened and what we can do to fix this for you.Review collected in partnership with The Australian Wine
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hamish dayMid North Coast, NSW
- Verified customer
no good
sent wine without asking then asked to cancel and they still sent said they would refund 30 dollars havent received it yet. yeah won't be keeping my membership with them.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Hamish,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we're very disappointed to hear of your experience with the wine club, and the $30 credit offered by our team. Normally, these are proc...
Read moreessed and resolved very quickly, which is why we would like to have a look into this for you.Review collected in partnership with The Australian Wine
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Michael MalonePerth, WA
- Verified customer
McLaren Vale excels!!
Speedier delivery this time. A good selection of very good Australian reds especially the ones from the McLaren Vale (my favourite). Offer me wines from this region and I will buy every time. The Cabernets from the Coonawarra and Margaret River are also exceptional.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Michael,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we're incredibly happy to hear that you've been enjoying the great wines in the selections - we love to hear that you're enjoying the ...
Read morewines from your favourite region, and we will always supply wines from McLaren Vale!Review collected in partnership with The Australian Wine
Robert GrozSydney, NSW
- Verified customer
Very happy with the choice of wines and service
I receive pamphlets with a good choice of wines and there prices as well. Phone calls as to what is available and a reminder if I need to re-stock. The delivery is to the front door which is great considering that I live on the top floor of an apartment.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Robert,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying the great selection of wines, and the easy delivery service to your door!...
Read more We look forward to keeping you stocked up with more fantastic wines in future! Warmest regards, The Australian WineReview collected in partnership with The Australian Wine
Russell BlackPerth, WA
- Verified customer
Have not received it yet
Charge debited to my account on 2 Sept but no sight of wine yet.
Has become a little expensive of recent times with the bulk of the dozen being Shiraz which, as we know, everyone has a surplus of.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Russell,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, though we're disappointed to hear that you've been waiting for you wine. As you're in WA, we do always advise to allow for over a week for delivery as the wines come from Sydney....
Read more We've just sent you through a private message and we look forward to resolving this for you. Warmest regards, The Australian WineReview collected in partnership with The Australian Wine
georgeMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- Verified customer
case after case my dinner guests love it
Great variety of red and white wines, some outstanding but all eminently drinkable. Ordering system simple and quick. Delivery on time and a tracking facility is available if needed. Customer has the opportunity to provide feedback which is acted upon. Representatives will phone the customer and outline what is available. Great service.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi George,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're very happy to hear that you have been enjoying the wines, and the great service our team and delivery partners have offered....
Read more We look forward to your orders in future and keeping the wine rack topped up! All the best, The Australian WineReview collected in partnership with The Australian Wine
John OBee
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified customer
Really disappointed delivery experience
So bad I have stopped using them.
I have had maybe 15 trouble free delivery’s. So when something went wrong it was just really hard to get honest answers. I got what I ordered in the end but will never use them again.
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hello John,
We're so sorry to hear that you've had a bad delivery experience. We want our customers to be happy with their purchases and our services, we're really sorry to hear that we weren't up to ...
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Questions & Answers
Lou C.asked
Hello, can someone from The Australian Wine please explain how my order has been sent to the wrong address 3 (THREE) times and I have still not received any tracking number to track my delivery. Could someone from Australian Wines please explain how it takes a month and numerous phone calls and online chats to receive a case of NOTHING?? Can someone from The Australian Wines please explain how there is no accountability or management intervention when a customer repeatedly has to chase up an order placed and paid for weeks earlier. No communication, no intervention and no idea how to treat customers - that must be the mission statement from this poorly managed company. Here's a philosophy you might need to adopt going forward with your poorly structured business - "If you don't look after your customers, someone else will".
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hi Lou,
Im an terribly sorry that you haven't yet received your wines.
I agree that this is unacceptable.
I have sent you a message to assist you further with your inquiry.
Warm Regards
The Australian Wine
Customer Service
Amanda Oasked
Hi there, we ordered the 14 wines with two glasses and have not received our order. It was well over a week ago and when on the website it says we have no current orders. I’d appreciate a prompt response considering we paid $120 for not much. Thanks.
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I totally agree with you. It happened to us as well. My husband called twice and couldn't get a clear answer.
Alex D.The Australian Wine
Hello Amanda and Felp.
Thank you for your review.
Im sorry that you both haven't yet received your wines.
I will send you both a message separately to resolve this for you.
Warm Regards
The Australian Wine
Customer Service
Corey Kasked
Is there a contract that you enter to join the club?
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Alex D.The Australian Wine
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you did not receive your advent calendar or a response to your email. We aim to respond to all emails within 24-48 hours. We have sent you a private mes...
Read moresage so we may resolve this for you. Many Thanks The Australian Wine