Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC AND BerserkerFest Dinner June 6-7, 2026

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My contacts at Decanter have again invited Wine Berserkers to attend the Fine Wine Encounter in NYC — and this time, we’re making the mini-BerserkerFest dinner happen the evening after!

For those who missed last year: the event genuinely exceeded my expectations. Decanter went big on the venue — a spectacular space — and the Grand Tasting featured a really varied, worthwhile lineup. I walked away with several new discoveries, including Ramirez de Ganuza, which absolutely blew my mind. The Master Classes were a highlight too, particularly the Veuve Clicquot session featuring La Grande Dame. The VIP afterparty was fantastic — great food, open bar, and a chance to actually talk with industry folks with some focus and less noise. Highly recommend for any Berserker who loves a serious tasting experience.

:wine_glass: Decanter Fine Wine Encounter — Saturday, June 6

(Jen and I are booked for the Grand Tasting and the Heitz Master Class)

Berserker community: 20% off Grand Tasting and Masterclass tickets with code BERSERKERS20 Direct link: Register here

Monopole Crü members: 30% off — see the MC-only discount thread here

VIP Afterparty: this year only the Monopole Crü members are invited to the VIP Afterparty - each ticket purchased with the Monopole Crü code is automatically added to the guest list. I’ll be there, with Jen, and Jorge and Lindsey already booked as well.

:fork_and_knife_with_plate: BerserkerFest Dinner at Noreetuh — Sunday, June 7 @5:30pm (private room)

We’ve secured the private room at Noreetuh. It’s BYO, no corkage — estimated $120/person (including tip but we’ll boost that) depending on final headcount. We need 20–22 to make it work, and we’re already there.

Drop a reply with your interest in either or both events, and note if you’re bringing a +1 so I can keep the headcount accurate.

Interested ( = both events)*

Todd French*
Jen French*
Jorge Henriquez*
Lindsey Nauman*
John Ehrling*
Gavin.F +2
B_Caputo*
Sh3ll_Tu*
Sam_Kwak (Sunday only)
Jesse_W (Sunday, maybe Saturday)
David_W1* (+1)
MarioS +1 (Sunday)
FumiS*
Shan_A* (+1)
AlexMc (Sunday)
AlexF (Sunday)
John Hakun*

Waitlist:
JCho*
ajstorrs
Barry Lipton
Keith_Y
Kyle S_chaffer*
ErickH
Sandbergsm

Last year’s event for reference: NYC Mini-BerserkerFest! (in collaboration with Decanter's Fine Wine Encounter) - June 7, 2025

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Interested in both.

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Interested

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Both events?

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If you have enough people I would recommend using the back room at Noreetuh for the dinner. I’m not going to be able to make the event but it sounds like a good time!

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Do you or anyone else have a connection there?

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Interested*
-brian

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Yes, i’ll text you the contact. We do dinners there all the time.

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Interested in both, thanks!

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From what I’ve heard, Noreetuh would be fantastic if we have enough in attendance - clearly they specialize in this, no corkage, should be $100-125 per person if we can make it work, but we need probably 20-22 people

Remember to let me know when you show your interest if you will have a +1 for proper headcount

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Interested in dinner on the 7th

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Definitely interested in dinner on 7th, 50/50 on the 6th depending on my schedule.

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Interested in both events. Probability of a +1 is 50%

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I could bring +2

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Interested in Sunday dinner +1

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16 ish already for Sunday so looking solid for Noreetuh, hope that pans out!

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I’m interested in both

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Interested in the dinner only with a +1

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Interested in dinner

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Interested in dinner on the 7th! Can’t make the 6th though

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