BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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.
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.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
It's not even Thanksgiving! stop putting up Berserker day lights and decorations people! 

Y.e.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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...
Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
ballaLen Stevens wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 10:16 amMy 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...
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
You're internet famous Todd!
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Maybe you'll get a star on some walkway somewhere.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Working on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
The one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaserbrigcampbell wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:27 pmWorking on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Wine Spectator subscriptions and access to Robert Parker?Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:34 pmThe one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaserbrigcampbell wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:27 pmWorking on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.
Should be a WB crowd pleaser.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
You mean 'free tires with every Wine Advocate subscription'? #michelinPaul Miller wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:37 pmWine Spectator subscriptions and access to Robert Parker?Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:34 pmThe one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaserbrigcampbell wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:27 pmWorking on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Helicopter rides at Screaming Eagle.Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:34 pmThe one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaserbrigcampbell wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:27 pmWorking on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.
Should be a WB crowd pleaser.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Deals on Ridge!
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Great idea! I'll see if I can make that work
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Joy ride in Blum's RVbrigcampbell wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:45 pmHelicopter rides at Screaming Eagle.Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:34 pmThe one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaserbrigcampbell wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:27 pmWorking on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
or Alfert's 'truck'?Scott Brunson wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 2:02 pmJoy ride in Blum's RVbrigcampbell wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:45 pmHelicopter rides at Screaming Eagle.Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:34 pm
The one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaser![]()
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
That would be awesome. And bust the bank!
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Asking for a friend of a friendTodd F r e n c h wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 2:03 pmor Alfert's 'truck'?
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Financial planning from Victor all in one blind link.Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:34 pmThe one we've been emailing today? If so, yeah, that one will be a big time crowd pleaserbrigcampbell wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 1:27 pmWorking on getting some additional players to participate. Have confirmation from one today that will be awesome.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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?
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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.Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 2:05 pmThat would be awesome. And bust the bank!
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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. ![whistle [whistle.gif]](./images/smilies/whistle.gif)
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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.Dan Hammer wrote: ↑November 28th, 2019, 8:30 amSay 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.![]()
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Ridge is in!!!!!Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑November 25th, 2019, 2:05 pmThat would be awesome. And bust the bank!
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
I really hope there’s some half bottle offers this year.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
I'm screwed. Good job!Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑December 1st, 2019, 9:59 amRidge is in!!!!!
Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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?
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
That's great! Todd, you really have built something here. I am glad it is making you rich.Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑December 1st, 2019, 9:59 amRidge is in!!!!!
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Todd, where is that promised search function? ![[neener.gif] neener](./images/smilies/neener.gif)
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
See the first post - there's a link there that might help you
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Thanks!Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑December 1st, 2019, 10:38 amSee the first post - there's a link there that might help you
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Me too! Still a good job!joeduncan wrote: ↑December 1st, 2019, 10:07 amI'm screwed. Good job!
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
And the tab just went up...Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑December 1st, 2019, 9:59 amRidge is in!!!!!
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
You've convinced them to sell their library offerings of 96 and 91 for $125 a piece, right?
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
hell yeah!!!! glad I freed up some credit..
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Date circled on the calendar (and already thinking about what we might offer).
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Sounds like this is a total FOMO event and I must get a paid membership. Will have to take care of that shortly.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Someone PLEASE remind me to buy more Patricia Green Pinot this BerserkerDay!
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Still months away...can we get through Christmas first??
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
+1Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2019, 5:32 pmSomeone PLEASE remind me to buy more Patricia Green Pinot this BerserkerDay!
Been on a PGC kick, really digging ‘em, especially with some age!
Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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If this worked... can we also see if we can get G. Rinaldi, Dujac, Allemand, and the Gonons involved this year?
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PG is a sure winner every BD. I REALLY HOPE SOMEONE DOES ANOTHER BERSERKER CUVEE THIS YEAR!Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2019, 5:32 pmSomeone PLEASE remind me to buy more Patricia Green Pinot this BerserkerDay!
Also on a serious request note, I would LOVE to see Kelley Fox or Walter Scott in the lineup this year!
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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 againMikeHill wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2019, 5:51 pm+1Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2019, 5:32 pmSomeone PLEASE remind me to buy more Patricia Green Pinot this BerserkerDay!
Been on a PGC kick, really digging ‘em, especially with some age!
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
Krug....make it happen Todd!!!


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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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...
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
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.
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Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
x2CJ Beazley wrote: ↑December 1st, 2019, 10:02 amI really hope there’s some half bottle offers this year.
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