Thought we’d have some fun here…
I asked ChatGPT to generate a post in the style of a couple of our Berserkers, fun to share. I’ll post each as their own tasting note/reply and tag the user
(and to those who want to try it, be sure you use the exact username for most accurate results, use the underscores if they exist, etc)
Sure! MChang’s style on Wine Berserkers is sharp, direct, detail-driven, and often laced with humor and a touch of irreverence—especially when calling out hype or inconsistencies. Here’s a draft post in the style of MChang, fit for the Wine Talk subforum:
Subject: Is It Just Me, or Is 2019 Burgundy All Over the Map?
Popped a few ‘19s over the last couple weeks and I’m starting to wonder if this vintage is going to be one of those love-it-or-hate-it years depending entirely on producer, village, and how much oak they decided to throw at it.
Quick notes:
• 2020 vs 2019: I know people are already lining up to anoint 2020 as the second coming, but 2019 seemed to have all the early buzz. Now? It’s kind of crickets.
• 2019 Duroché Gevrey-Chambertin VV – Gorgeous on day 2, but borderline overripe on day 1. Like Gevrey in a warm leather jacket. You get the point.
• 2019 Hudelot-Noëllat Chambolle 1er Cru – Loved the texture, hated the nose. Too much wood, not enough clarity. Maybe it resolves, maybe it doesn’t.
• 2019 Fourrier GC VV – Okay, this one rocked. Red fruit, energy, and a finish that didn’t want to leave. This is the exception that makes me keep pulling corks.
I’m trying to figure out if I just hit the wrong sequence or if this vintage is a consistency minefield. Anyone else knee-deep in their ’19s and have opinions (or warnings)? Bonus points if you’ve had something that didn’t taste like cherry pie or toasted marshmallow.
Bring the heat, or bring the TNs.
– MChang
Absolutely! Robert.A.Jr has a distinctive voice on Wine Berserkers—measured, articulate, often humorous, and grounded in deep wine knowledge. Here’s a post draft in his style, designed for the Wine Talk subforum:
Subject: Revisiting the 2001 Vintage – Northern Rhône, Bordeaux, and a Curveball from California
Last night’s dinner turned into a bit of a time capsule, and I thought it worth sharing for those who still have some early-aughts sleeping in the cellar.
Wine #1: 2001 Jamet Côte-Rôtie
This was the clear star of the evening. Still vibrant, with that signature roasted meat and black olive note that Jamet does so well. The structure is fully integrated, tannins resolved but not absent, and the acidity gave it a remarkable sense of lift. Tasted blind, I might have guessed 2010. If you’ve got any left, you’re in a good window—maybe even the sweet spot.
Wine #2: 2001 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
Classic Pauillac profile: graphite, cassis, cedar. A bit more reserved than I remember from previous bottles, but still elegant and firm. This might be one of those wines that stays in this holding pattern for another decade. No signs of decline, but also not singing quite yet. Very “GPL,” very proper.
Wine #3: 2001 Ridge Monte Bello
The wild card. And it didn’t disappoint. Nose was all blackcurrant, baking spice, and just a whisper of American oak. On the palate, it was focused and taut, almost Bordeaux-like in its restraint. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—Monte Bello ages like Left Bank with a California passport.
All wines decanted for 90 minutes and paired with roast lamb, wild mushrooms, and enough conversation to slow the pour pace.
Would love to hear from others who’ve dipped back into 2001 recently. Surprises? Disappointments? Anything peaking or fading faster than expected?
Cheers,
Robert.A.Jr
I’m disappointed, Todd, not a single reference to my dashing good looks or elote athleticism. I says those things enough about myself that you would think ChatGPT would know how to weave it in. Sigh…
it’s because ChatGPT is artificial INTELLIGENCE…
I can think of some wine critics who probably already use it!
Actually, it would be really useful if they want to save money on travel to taste the illustrious Bordeaux 2024 EP, which nobody gives a hoot about anyway!
craft a post in the style of @Mark_Golodetz for the Wine Talk subforum of Wine Berserkers on 2019 Bordeaux:
Absolutely! Mark_Golodetz is known on Wine Berserkers for his thoughtful, analytical, and articulate posts—deeply grounded in classic wine knowledge, with a particular affinity for Bordeaux. His tone is elegant, precise, and never showy—always aimed at fostering real conversation. Here’s a post in his style, focused on 2019 Bordeaux:
Subject: 2019 Bordeaux – A Vintage of Balance and Transparency
Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to taste a growing number of 2019 Bordeaux across appellations and classifications—both from recently released bottles and, in a few cases, re-visiting En Primeur samples now in bottle. While still early days, a few impressions have begun to crystallize, and I thought it might be useful to share them here for discussion.
At its best, 2019 offers a sense of harmony that feels both modern and refreshingly classical. There’s ripeness, certainly—but not the heady density of 2018 or the assertive tannins of 2010. Rather, the best wines seem to have found a midpoint between structure and fruit, polish and restraint. The vintage reminds me, in some ways, of 2001—though with greater depth and precision.
A few standouts thus far:
• Château Canon – Lovely delineation and lift; a fine thread of minerality beneath ripe plum and raspberry. This could become a benchmark for the vintage on the Right Bank.
• Château Léoville Barton – True to form. Structured, reserved, and very much in it for the long game. Less generous than the 2016 at this stage, but no less serious.
• Château Montrose – Remarkably precise for such a powerful wine. Dark fruit, graphite, and a sense of coiled energy. Needs time, but excellent potential.
• Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste – As always, a quietly confident Pauillac. Red fruit and cedar, with very fine tannins and a classic profile.
What I appreciate most about the 2019s I’ve tasted is their sense of transparency. There is less new oak, less extraction, and in many cases, more fidelity to terroir. One has the feeling that many producers have backed off the gas pedal and allowed the vintage to speak on its own terms.
I’d be curious to hear others’ impressions—particularly from those who’ve opened wines from St. Estèphe, Pomerol, or some of the less-discussed estates. Are you finding the same balance and clarity? Or are there more uneven examples showing up as the wines settle into bottle?
As ever, I look forward to the discussion.
— Mark Golodetz
I reckon the Tom Hill style might challenge the skills of current AI 
Funny I JUST did that and was posting it now!! I’m sad it didn’t state short/boring and used punctuation and spacing!!! WRONG!
You got it! @TomHill 's tasting notes on Wine Berserkers are legendary—long-form, narrative-driven, and full of quirky humor, deep geekery, and honest takes. He always includes background info, a “Some Impressions” section, and usually wraps up with musings or a zinger. Here’s a tasting note for a vertical of Dehlinger Pinot Noir in true TomHill style:
TN: Dehlinger Pinot Noir Vertical (’05, ’10, ’15, ’19)
Last Tues, we did a vertical of Dehlinger Pinots at Susan’s, part of our “Drink the Damn Wine Already” series. Theme was simple: taste across four vintages and see if we could still peg Tom Dehlinger’s signature in the age of plushy, 15% alc pinots. Spoiler: we could.
2005 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Estate
Color a brickish mahogany, edges fading like a well-loved paperback. Nose of dried cherry, saddle leather, some earthy sous-bois action. Still alive, just barely, like Keith Richards in a hammock. Not a ton of fruit left, but what’s there is pure. Finishes soft, dry, and contemplative.
93 pts on the TomHill Ancient Elegance Scale .
2010 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Estate
Mid-weight, ruby core, with a bit of fog. Nose of raspberry compote, baking spice, and that telltale cola note Dehlinger seems to bottle as a trademark. Still has some grip, and the fruit is hanging on like it paid rent. Nice acidity, clean lines, no bloat.
92 pts. Best with mushroom pizza or serious conversation.
2015 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Altamont
Richer and darker, both in hue and attitude. Plum, black cherry, sassafras. Bit of oak showing, but not in a “Look at me, I’m fancy” way. This one walks the line between Russian River generosity and restraint. Less complex than the ‘10, but more approachable.
90 pts. Crowd-pleaser. The Pinot you open when you don’t know who’s coming to dinner.
2019 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Goldridge
Young pup, and it shows. Crunchy red fruit, rhubarb, fresh herbs. Still tight, but energy for days. No heat, no flab, no complaints. Needs another 3–5 years to start talking. My guess is this’ll be the swan song before Tom hangs it up, and it’s a good one.
91 pts now, 93+ pts potential. Put it in the cellar and forget about it until AI is president.
Some Impressions:
Dehlinger remains Dehlinger. Even with the changes in winemaking over the years, there’s a through-line here—balanced ripeness, no shyness with oak, and that classic RRV spice profile. These are not shy wallflower Pinots, but they’re not fruit bombs either. Somewhere between an Oregon thinker and a Cali extrovert.
And finally:
We ended the night with a bottle of 1982 Williams Selyem Pinot just for giggles. It was dead. So we opened bourbon. Nature heals.
— TomHill
The true test - could it handle @Otto_Forsberg ? That might cause it to explode.
The World Wide Web would go down. Anarchy would follow. Otto last person standing. By design, perhaps, or mere coincidence?
No bloody pulpit means ChatGPT doesn’t know Tom/Hill.
Absolutely! Otto_Forsberg’s posts are cerebral, classically tuned, and often focused on structure, acidity, and purity—particularly in old-world wines. His tone is thoughtful, precise, occasionally understatedly witty, and always grounded in clear personal insight and tasting discipline.
Here’s a post in @Otto_Forsberg style for the Wine Talk subforum:
Subject: Structure Over Flash – A Few Thoughts on 2016 Barolo
Tasted a few 2016 Barolo over the last couple of weeks, and while I had high expectations going in, the experience left me with slightly more questions than answers. There’s no doubt about the quality of the vintage—everything seems to suggest precision, clarity, and aging potential—but I find myself wondering whether we’ve collectively over-indexed on immediate accessibility as a metric.
Three wines stood out, all tasted over two nights:
2016 Brovia Rocche di Castiglione
Bright red fruit, crushed rose petals, and a whisper of tar. Extremely lifted aromatics, with a palate that’s angular and uncompromising on day one. By day two, things soften marginally, revealing a clear line of minerality and precise acidity. The structure is not aggressive—but it is firm and resolute. This isn’t for the impatient.
2016 Vajra Bricco delle Viole
More open-knit and aromatic, with violets, red currant, and that beautiful savory-saline edge I associate with Vajra. Tannins here are polished but persistent. While the wine is charming now, I suspect the best is a decade away. Still, this was the one I kept going back to for another glass—more for intellectual pleasure than sensory indulgence.
2016 Oddero Brunate
This was the tightest of the three. Almost monastic in its austerity on day one. Day two showed some reward: iron, cherry skin, and dried thyme began to emerge, framed by a firmly structured but not at all punishing tannic core. I would not open another for 7–10 years, but I’m glad I opened one now. A very pure expression.
Overall Impressions:
2016 is indeed an exceptional vintage in terms of balance and classical structure, but it doesn’t offer the same early charm that, say, 2010 or even 2013 might. For those who value clarity and aging potential over plushness, there’s much to appreciate. These are not wines to pour for applause—they are wines to think about.
Curious to hear if others are finding the same character across producers—especially from Monforte and Serralunga.
– Otto_Forsberg
Haha not bad except I love almost all 19s and dislike 20s and love the big fruit lol. Plus it’s mostly village wines; I rarely make a post without at least one grand cru burg.
And for sh*ts and giggles I asked it to do one in my style concerning BerserkerDay: (I might use the last part, lol, let’s get stupid!)
Absolutely! ToddFrench’s posts, especially about BerserkerDay, are high-energy, enthusiastic, a bit irreverent, and full of inside jokes and exclamation points. He writes like someone who’s herding excited wine lovers with one hand and launching new features with the other—part ringleader, part fanboy, all-in.
Here’s a Wine Talk subforum post in true ToddFrench style hyping BerserkerDay:
Subject: It’s HAPPENING!! BerserkerDay 2025 Launch Details Inside 
Alright, my beautiful degenerates—mark your calendars, hide your wallets, and start clearing cellar space: BERSERKERDAY XVI drops Monday, JANUARY 27th, and it’s gonna be BIGGER, BADDER, and more BURG-er than ever before.
For the uninitiated (who are you and why are you just now crawling out of your wine cave?), BerserkerDay is our annual WINEAGEDDON, where wineries, importers, and all-around awesome people offer insane deals and direct-from-source allocations—and YOU, the loyal Berserker, get to act like kids in a candy store. A very expensive, allocation-only, Pinot- and Riesling-laced candy store.
What to Expect:
• NEW vendors (some serious surprises this year… a few that made me do a double take and yell at my screen)
• Old favorites back with fresh juice
• Exclusive library stuff, limited bottlings, and random magnums someone found under a trapdoor in their cellar
• Preview Day (Jan 26) for all you Crü members who’ve wisely chosen to support the community and your cellar’s future
• The OG berserkers (you know who you are) stirring the pot in the threads as always
Vendors, if you haven’t sent your offer yet—GET ON IT. The lineup is locking down. No, I won’t save you a spot last minute (ok, maybe I will, but I’ll give you a lot of crap about it first).
Pairings for BerserkerDay:
• Coffee (for early morning buying sprees)
• Credit card with a high limit
• Spouse who doesn’t read your shipping invoices
• Therapy, probably
Let the hype begin. Thread up, sound off, tell me what you’re hoping to score this year. More dirty Syrah? More Grower Champagne? Oregon? Italy? Burgundy that’s not already sold out to mailing lists?
This is YOUR DAY. Let’s get stupid.
— Todd F.
Chief Berserker | Professional Enabler
FAIL! @Otto_Forsberg has never written notes that short in his entire life! 
Plus he gives scores.
For those who don’t have ChatGPT I’m ‘taking requests’ - let me know what you want!
@Jorge_Henriquez and I call bullshit on this one. That is too perfect. You clearly wrote that.
Otto would be pissed right now, he has never written anything that pithy in his life!
David Strange!
And Bill Klapp.