Hi all
I received a delivery of a case of (not inexpensive) wine from Dan Murphy today (Dans, unlike some other wine companies, does not suspend deliveries on days of extreme heat). Currently, in Adelaide, it is 38 degrees. While I specified that the item could be left unattended if I was not at home, the courier (NexDay) left the wine on my verandah in full heat and in the sun, and did not attempt to knock or ring the doorbell (I've been home all day).
Having opened the box, the wine bottles are all extremely hot to the touch (suggesting they've been cooking in a courier van all day), and I've opened one bottle as a tester, which definitely smells like it's taken a turn for the worse. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced heat damage to wines during the Dans delivery process, and if having raised the issue, any offer to replace the wines / compensate for the damage has been provided?
I would not accept that, give them a buzz to discuss.