BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)

[Todd F r e n c h]

I've been asked by a few people over the course of the last couple of weeks about BerserkerDay, and since it's starting to creep up on us, I figured it might be smart to start a 'save the date' thread about it.

Here's the Master Thread from BerserkerDay 10 (BD10) last year, for you to browse and brush up on the event:

viewtopic.php?f=73&t=157160

Happy to use this thread for more thoughts, ideas, feedback, etc. I know the participating wineries and retailers often don't have time to chat about things until the last minute when they don't have a choice (part of the fun of doing EVERYTHING with your business, from pruning to harvest to sorting to tanks to bottling to marketing, etc) because BerserkerDay won't move dates!

This year it is on a Monday, no better day to think less about work than BerserkerDay, so I welcome it! Very little will be accomplished at all the Berserkers' places of business on Monday the 27th, I predict.

As before we'll have Grand Cru Crü members able to view ALL offers the day before, and purchase from BerserkerBusiness members the day before. (For those considering joining, note that in the past a couple offers have sold out on Preview Day...so the rest of the Berserkers lost the opportunity once the public postings were launched) We'll have auctions, as always, and ask that you save a dollar or two for those.

[Mark Y]

It's not even Thanksgiving! stop putting up Berserker day lights and decorations people!

[Len Stevens]

My first year...very excited! Though I did pick up a couple cases of Sandler late...only spending 5K this year...ok, maybe $7500, but that is it! 10K and that's my limit! I'm in real trouble...

[C Chen]

My first year...very excited! Though I did pick up a couple cases of Sandler late...only spending 5K this year...ok, maybe $7500, but that is it! 10K and that's my limit! I'm in real trouble...

balla

[Ian S]

You're internet famous Todd! I bet you're chuffed over the attention.

Maybe you'll get a star on some walkway somewhere.

[brigcampbell]

Working on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.

Should be a WB crowd pleaser.

[Scott Brunson]

I have a bazillion kids on a field trip that day--will go until late night, so it looks like I'll have my fun on preview day.

[Todd F r e n c h]

Working on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.

Should be a WB crowd pleaser.

The one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaser

[Paul Miller]

Working on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.

Should be a WB crowd pleaser.

The one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaser

Wine Spectator subscriptions and access to Robert Parker?

[Todd F r e n c h]

Working on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.

Should be a WB crowd pleaser.

The one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaser

Wine Spectator subscriptions and access to Robert Parker?

You mean 'free tires with every Wine Advocate subscription'? #michelin

[brigcampbell]

Working on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.

Should be a WB crowd pleaser.

The one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaser

Helicopter rides at Screaming Eagle.

[Neal.Mollen]

Deals on Ridge!

[Todd F r e n c h]

Deals on Ridge!

Great idea! I'll see if I can make that work

[Scott Brunson]

Working on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.

Should be a WB crowd pleaser.

The one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaser

Helicopter rides at Screaming Eagle.

Joy ride in Blum's RV

[Todd F r e n c h]

The one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaser

Helicopter rides at Screaming Eagle.

Joy ride in Blum's RV

or Alfert's 'truck'?

[Neal.Mollen]

Deals on Ridge!

Great idea! I'll see if I can make that work

That would be awesome. And bust the bank!

[Scott Brunson]

Helicopter rides at Screaming Eagle.

Joy ride in Blum's RV

or Alfert's 'truck'?

Asking for a friend of a friend

[Michael Martin]

Working on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.

Should be a WB crowd pleaser.

The one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaser

Financial planning from Victor all in one blind link.

[markjchambers]

Is there a listing of all of the offers from last year's BD? I'd like to see what wines were on offer and at what price. I'm also guessing that sellers who participated last year are likely to do so this year. True?

[Siun o'Connell]

Mark - go to Board Index and you will see a section for BerserkerDay 10 with all the related posts. Very handy for getting an idea of what the madness is like. Most years it's a lot of previous sellers participate but there's always some turnover and definitely interesting new offers.

[Merrill Lindquist]

Deals on Ridge!

Great idea! I'll see if I can make that work

That would be awesome. And bust the bank!

Neal...Bassin's always has Ridge at their tasting, which is now a current release tasting (no longer a barrel tasting). Discounts are given at the end of the tasting to those who order on the spot. Given your location, you might want to check it out this year. Many wineries also offer other vintages which are discounted that night only. Would love to see you there - it is in April this year.

[Dan Hammer]

Say Merrill, after my 1st grandson was born in 2014, I bought 3 - 2014 Black Cats. Now that my 2nd grandson was born, I expect to do the same with your 2019.

[Merrill Lindquist]

Say Merrill, after my 1st grandson was born in 2014, I bought 3 - 2014 Black Cats. Now that my 2nd grandson was born, I expect to do the same with your 2019.

Ha! Congratulations to you all. 2018 and 2019 are sleeping restfully in their barrels, but I'll take your money anytime as futures at current day prices.

[Todd F r e n c h]

Deals on Ridge!

Great idea! I'll see if I can make that work

That would be awesome. And bust the bank!

Ridge is in!!!!!

[CJ Beazley]

I really hope there’s some half bottle offers this year.

[joeduncan]

Great idea! I'll see if I can make that work

That would be awesome. And bust the bank!

Ridge is in!!!!!

I'm screwed. Good job!

[S. Rash]

I’m somewhat new to WB and have heard lots of hype about Berseker Day, but I have no idea exactly what it is. Can someone please enlighten me?

[Neal.Mollen]

Great idea! I'll see if I can make that work

That would be awesome. And bust the bank!

Ridge is in!!!!!

That's great! Todd, you really have built something here. I am glad it is making you rich.

[Scott Brunson]

Todd, where is that promised search function?

[Todd F r e n c h]

I’m somewhat new to WB and have heard lots of hype about Berseker Day, but I have no idea exactly what it is. Can someone please enlighten me?

See the first post - there's a link there that might help you

[Dan Hammer]

I’m somewhat new to WB and have heard lots of hype about Berseker Day, but I have no idea exactly what it is. Can someone please enlighten me?

The short answer is that it's the day the internet takes your money on real sale prices on wine, and various non-wine items. This is no make believe sale. It's legit. I'd suggest joining the WineBeserker Grand Cru membership level. You'll have access a day earlier. It gives you time to so research and make smart buys.

[S. Rash]

I’m somewhat new to WB and have heard lots of hype about Berseker Day, but I have no idea exactly what it is. Can someone please enlighten me?

See the first post - there's a link there that might help you

Thanks!

[BobMilton]

That would be awesome. And bust the bank!

Ridge is in!!!!!

I'm screwed. Good job!

Me too! Still a good job!

[Len Stevens]

Great idea! I'll see if I can make that work

That would be awesome. And bust the bank!

Ridge is in!!!!!

And the tab just went up...

[K John Joseph]

Ridge is in!!!!!

You've convinced them to sell their library offerings of 96 and 91 for $125 a piece, right?

[Mike Reff]

hell yeah!!!! glad I freed up some credit..

[Karen Troisi]

Date circled on the calendar (and already thinking about what we might offer).

[C Chen]

Ridge is in!!!!!

Geyserville specials, plz

[Jeff_M.]

Sounds like this is a total FOMO event and I must get a paid membership. Will have to take care of that shortly.

[brigcampbell]

Sounds like this is a total FOMO event and I must get a paid membership. Will have to take care of that shortly.

Yeah, it's clearly worth it just for BD and you support WB year around. win-win except for your credit card

[Todd F r e n c h]

Someone PLEASE remind me to buy more Patricia Green Pinot this BerserkerDay!

[Markus S]

Still months away...can we get through Christmas first??

[MikeHill]

Someone PLEASE remind me to buy more Patricia Green Pinot this BerserkerDay!

+1

Been on a PGC kick, really digging ‘em, especially with some age!

[Mattstolz]

Ridge is in!!!!!

If this worked... can we also see if we can get G. Rinaldi, Dujac, Allemand, and the Gonons involved this year?

Someone PLEASE remind me to buy more Patricia Green Pinot this BerserkerDay!

PG is a sure winner every BD. I REALLY HOPE SOMEONE DOES ANOTHER BERSERKER CUVEE THIS YEAR!

Also on a serious request note, I would LOVE to see Kelley Fox or Walter Scott in the lineup this year!

[Todd F r e n c h]

Someone PLEASE remind me to buy more Patricia Green Pinot this BerserkerDay!

+1

Been on a PGC kick, really digging ‘em, especially with some age!

I just finished my last bottle of '13 Durant and it was spectacular - so bright, fresh, perfect acidity, freshness on the fruit was pure and exciting. I'm in again

[B. Buzzini]

Krug....make it happen Todd!!!

[vincentz]

As I missed the CFu caviar, perhaps we will see CFu caviar on BD11. Hell, we may even get some Wagyu and caviar on BD11 – what I am saying.

[Adam Frisch]

I'm planning on offering my first release at BD11! Bottling my 2018's in Jan. Still not entirely sure how it works to make an offer here, but I've got almost 2 months to figure it out...

[T. Williams]

I am already socking away funds for this. I’ve put myself on a WineBid golf until 2-1-20 in order to support BD funding.

[B Thorne]

I really hope there’s some half bottle offers this year.

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