AI reviews summary
The Wine Vault displays a deeply polarised sentiment, with feedback divided between long-term customers who value personalised service and a substantial volume of consumers reporting predatory business practices. While some users praise specific consultants and wine quality, there is a severe and recurring pattern of complaints regarding unauthorised transactions and relentless telemarketing harassment.
Pros
- Personalised Service: Several long-term customers highlight specific sales representatives (such as Jayden, Victoria, and Dillon) who provide knowledgeable recommendations and attentive account management.
- Value for Money: When orders are fulfilled correctly, users frequently note that the wine quality is high relative to the competitive price points and "deals" offered.
- Prompt Delivery (Selected Cases): A segment of reviewers experienced efficient shipping, with orders arriving in good condition within a few days of purchase.
- Satisfaction Guarantee: Some users successfully utilised the "money-back guarantee" or exchange policy to replace wines that did not meet their taste preferences.
Cons
- Relentless Telemarketing: A significant number of reviews flag "harassment" via daily calls from multiple rotating numbers, AI bots, and texts that persist even after formal opt-out requests and reports to ACMA.
- Unauthorised Charges: Frequent reports indicate the company has charged credit cards for unplaced orders or double-charged for single transactions, often targeting elderly or vulnerable individuals.
- Fulfillment Failures: Recurring issues include the delivery of incorrect vintages or varieties, missing bottles from cases, and long delays (exceeding three weeks) without proactive communication.
- Obfuscated Support: Many consumers report that the company is "uncontactable" via phone or email when issues arise, with chat bots failing to resolve disputes regarding refunds or returns.
Verdict
The Wine Vault appears to operate a high-pressure sales model that satisfies a specific group of loyal clients but generates significant distress for others through aggressive telemarketing and unauthorised billing. Due to the high volume of reports involving fraudulent charges and the inability to opt out of communications, consumers should exercise extreme caution and monitor their financial statements closely if engaging with this service.
i find Gabby, very efficient and understands that i prefer a text only and not weekly calls . she delivers on what she say's she is going to do and doesnt ring me and listens to me. i have cancelled other wine groups and happy just to deal wwith Gabby. thankss i hope i dont come across rude it is not my intentionss.
Wine selection is good and the prices are very good. Their refund policy is also very good, as I have used it in the past. Sometimes they ring to much but you just have to let them know to contact you less but apart from that they are very good to deal with.
After many requests to cancel these unconfirmed deliveries - Theres a few Different ENTITIES used. 8 boxes later- 2 emails to no action. Dads now cancelling his debit cards. DO NOT BUY FROM THESE SCAMMERS.
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I gave you lot a second chance. I was very disappointed with my 2nd last order & told you about it when making my last order 18 days ago. We're going camping this weekend & have to bye wine.
I am a member of a few wine clubs and I do shop around for quality reds I must state that every wine I have had from the wine vault is top shelf quality at an excellent price The last Shiraz o ordered was exquisite Show reply
Noah from the Wine Vault was so helpful in obtaining the special Shiraz I was looking for. It was delivered to my door as promise. Thank you I would definitely recommend you try The Wine Vault fir you next order Show reply
we haven't received it yet, Australia Post said attempted delivery, showing a picture, the photo showing is a carpet floor with a cupboard behind the box of the wine. our entrance is opened daily till 5pm wtih tile floor. please don't use Australia Post for my next order. Show 2 replies
We have tried 3 bottles so far and the wine is OK, but not a $100.00 wine as suggested by the sales person. I have had many better wines for less than $30.00. I will give this some more time in the decanter and review again in 2-3 weeks. Show 2 replies
Delivery time acceptable, price competitive. Wine is cellard, so can't judge the quality. However, I opened a 2017 Dusty Duke yesterday, and it was fantastic. Show reply
I am very disappointed, after returning a box of wine because it wasn’t labeled, the new box is not labeled as well. Someone is not doing their job.
The 3 boxes of wine arrived by courier at a express rate the wine is fresh clean looking and taste fantastic IHighly Rec to purchase from here as I certainly will Show 2 replies
I have not received my wine as of yet, despite being assured that I was given priority shipping. After posting this, I did receive some wine, a case of Pinot Noir - not the Cabernet Sauvignon that I had ordered - after being coerced into purchasing this from a supposed follow-up call to make sure that I wasn’t receiving too many sales calls. I’m still yet to receive my replacement case of Cabernet Sauvignon
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For numerous times with your salespeople, I have tried to have this account stopped. Only to find out latter More & more boxes of wine are being delivered to me As I am very restricted to having any alcohol (No more than ½ a glass a week) Could you please put an end the relentless sales phone calls & put a stop to this account. If more & more… Read more
boxes of wine are sent to me I will no choice but to inform authorities to have this account STOPPED Now only to find another delivery is on its PLEASE STOP SENDING MORE WINE Attached pictures of previously sent boxes of unopended wine & Aust Post "Prepared for sender" notification sent 9:22am Today
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good recommendations, prompt delivery. if something is not right, good problem solving Show reply
The wine is nice, the insane amount of calls are more than annoying and for the second time I got charged twice for the same delivery 2 days apart so they clearly recorded my CC number and I am still waiting for the refund.
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On 12 of March we received your 3-cases of "Trinity Reserve A Poet OENOLOGiST.." 2022 Coonawarra shiraz and yesterday 24 March, we received your "Pepper's Pride" 2022 Coonawarra shiraz and "The SaddLer" 2023 Coonawarra shiraz. We Like and accept "Trinity Reserve A Poet OenoLogist.." 2022 shiraz, however "Pepper's Pride" 2022 shiraz is citrusy and… Read more
burning in taste. We would RETURN this wine for a repLacement. "The SaddLers" 2023 Barossa shiraz, we have not tried yet. We would provide separate opinion once we know the taste of it.
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Our recent purchase of Clear Shores Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (recommended by our wine guy Sean) is now our new favourite. Enjoyed by family & friends. Show reply
I was sent the wrong wine. This is now the third time !!!
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Latest follow-ups
Recently received a case of Merlot that just doesn't taste great. Hopefully the return process will go smoothly.
Follow-up · They have responded very promptly to organise the refund.
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Order for an advertised wine placed and paid for. Twelve days later no notice that the order has been dispatched. Enquiry lodged and a response (addressed to the wrong person) received, saying "supplier has advised that there is a slight production… Read more
issue". This is ludicrous. The wine must have been bottled prior to being advertised.
Spam email and calls since. Cant unsubscribe.
Follow-up · Requests for information about the order were met with a number of standard (obviously false) responses. The seller called offering “a great discount” if I increased the order, which I declined. Including saying they would sell a $300 wine for $115. I checked online and the “$300” wine was available from retailers advertised at $129. PayPal refunded the purchase price.
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My last 2 messages: No. Actually don't want anything. Don't like Sky dancer. Don't need prosecco or Pinot grigio! Thanks anyway. I don't want ANYTHING!! Thank you I had better not been charged for an order.
Follow-up · Sent the wine back as I didn't actually order it. Still waiting for my refund
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Positive reviews
The wine offered was in line with my wishes and turned out to be quite pleasant and well priced. However the telephone contact is too frequent for my needs and there are too many people making the calls. I do point this out and it appears to be ignored. Show reply
Amy is an excellent sales representative for Wine Vault who connects with customers and follows through on orders. She is also good at getting you to buy wine and her recommendations are very good. Show reply
I hated your company's aggressive marketing and constant phone calls and messages. The last rep was very obliging and accepted my views and we have a good relationship now Show reply
Negative reviews
This business is DIABOLICAL. I have asked more than 20 times to be taken off the calling list. I get at LEAST 10 calls a week. I listed my number on Telstra’s do not call register. I block the numbers. They don’t stop harassing me. NEVER buy from this business. EVER. It will RUIN YOUR LIFE.
I have repeatedly received unsolicited marketing text messages from The Wine Vault despite unsubscribing multiple times. I never knowingly signed up to receive these messages in the first place, and continuing to receive them after opting out is extremely frustrating. I have now requested again that my number be removed and that they confirm this… Read more
has been done. Based on this experience, I would not recommend them, as their SMS marketing practices have been intrusive and difficult to stop.
Hi, I previously advise that I ordered two Pickers Hut merlot and the Sparkling Rose, the merlot arrived, it seems the Rose is on the way, however, you will see the portion of the email below that I have pasted from the offer sent to me which clearly states the merlot at $109 each and the Rose also $109, a total of $327.00 On this basis I… Read more
requested the purchase. On 17 June my credit card was debited $438. I request that a refund be processed for the discrepancy of $111.
"Good Day, We have small allocation left of some of our best-selling wines. Reds – $109 a dozen • 2022 Arrowdale Shiraz –$109 a dozen • 2021 The Bucks Coonawarra Shiraz –$109 a dozen • 2022 The Blind Pig Shiraz–$109 a dozen • Dusty Duke McLaren Vale Shiraz –$169 a dozen • 2020 Magic Melody Coonawarra Cab Sauv–$139 a dozen • Fat Tree Cab Sauv –$109 a dozen • Pickers Hut Cab Sauv –$109 a dozen • Pickers Hut Merlot –$109 a dozen • Sail the High Seas Merlot–$119 a dozen • Secret Song Pinot noir –$109 a dozen • Soar Pinot noir–$129 a dozen Whites – $109 a dozen • Damasus Green Ribbon Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc–$109 a dozen • Clear shores Marlborough Sauv Blanc–$119 a dozen(New Zealand) • Paradise creek Sauvignon Blanc frpm New Zealand-$109 a dozen • Sail the high Seas Chardonnay –$109 a dozen • Overflow Chardonnay –$109 a dozen • Sail the high seas Pinot grigio–$109 a dozen • Three Trails Pinot grigio–$109 a dozen • 2018 Speakeasy Riesling–$109 a dozen Rose, Sparkling, Prosecco & Moscato • Sky Dancer Rose–$109 a dozen • Kissing Bridge Sparkling–$109 a dozen • Maven King Valley Prosecco–$119 a dozen • Pickers Hut Moscato –$109 a dozen • Rosetta estate Moscato–$109 a dozen Reserve now to lock in these prices. Let me now how many cases you need? Will hold your order free of charge and deliver whenever you need it. ✓ Free delivery ✓ Easy returns if it’s not for you. ✓ 100% money back guarantee Email me or Text me on 0468 017 285 or reply to this email to reserve a case.
-- Cheers!
[Name Removed] Senior Wine Consultant The Wine Vault" Gayle Fisher 0418 522 143
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Recent reviews
I was impressed by the speed of our delivery of Sparkling wine, despite the boxes being damaged on the bottom, so opening was only possible when the box was upside down!! At least none of the bottles had been broken. I was, however, rather disappointed to find that the wines I had received were not 10% alcohol, as I had been assured, but were in fact, 13% !!
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While I like the prices of some wines on offer - and the free delivery- I find the frequency of calls to me — sometimes after dinner, sometimes twice a day and including a call on Mother’s day - to amount to almost ‘stalking me’ - it’s just too much!!!!!! When I do speak to a salesperson on the phone, it is breathless and pushy - quite… Read more
unappealing. When I have made an online purchase and asked to NOT be contacted again for 2 months, it seems this message never gets through.
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