We’ve got a smaller collection of Newbies this year, slightly fewer were applying for the privilege and fewer ‘made the cut’ with our Newbie Tasters (volunteers from the Monopole Crü group, one of the many benefits!) allowing us to concentrate a bit more on our ‘regular’ sellers, give them our attention and credit cards to help through what has been a difficult 12-18 months in the wine industry.
So, with this nice little handful of Newbies, I figured it might be nice to introduce them, give everybody a little time to research these sellers, as needed, prior to launch time on BerserkerDay, which will be at noon for Newbies, a la Newbies At Noon
Thanks to the Committee for scaring up some brief intros, and we hope each of the Newbies shows up and participates in the discussion a bit, really giving us a chance to meet them.
Perlegos Family Wine – John and @Jeff_Perlegos are bringing a little bit a Western Civilization to this board. Think Assyrtiko and Nero d’Avola by way of California. They’re gonna make you a BerserkerDay offer you can’t refuse.
Transitioning from podcasters to winemakers, @Ben_Matthews and Jim Duane of Terratorium wines work with exceptional sites across California—from the historic Nervo Ranch in Alexander Valley to the windswept Sta. Rita Hills and beyond—to craft wines that reflect their origins.
Royer Vineyard may be a Newbie, but you’ve seen their name on the labels of Oregon stalwarts like Vincent, 00, Division, Cristom, and Brooks. Mark Royer’s (@M_Royer) own new releases are getting some lofty scores. Class in a glass.
Cortell Collection has made their bones with some familiar faces. Longtime grower/legend @Jessica_Cortell counts Antica Terra, Vincent, Sun Break, and Hundred Suns as clients. Meticulously managed and farmed in Oregon. Come see what all the fuss is about.
We’ve got our first-ever South African BerserkerDay offer, folks! Culture Wine Co. is the ONLY importer, wholesaler, and retailer in the USA that focuses exclusively on South African wine. @peter_andrews founded Culture to share the exciting changes taking place in the South African wine industry produced by a young generation of winemakers focused on clean natural wines as well as organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farming methods.
Prospice Wine also “looks to the future” with an exciting lineup from Walla Walla. Matt Reilly and @JayKrutulis, an architect and a lawyer, met up while studying at the WWCC Enology & Viticulture Program and launched their first wine in 2017. Their wines are being described as “balanced and elegant” and “one of the most exciting new entrants in winemaking/sourcing in Walla Walla.” ( When the notes from our very particular Monopole Cru tasters go all-caps enthusiastic for a Syrah they say “Berserkers will go CRAZY over,” you have to check it out.)
The Durand has long been the go to device for ancient, pesky, recalcitrant corks. It almost never goes on sale, but @Ophelia.S has uncorked a pair of Durand deals just for us! And the WB-branded leather sheath is comin’ back!
Longtime Berserker @alan_weinberg is selling his exquisite turned wood creations. Food-safe fruit bowls, burled hollow forms, and decorative bowls made from traditional and exotic woods. Functional and fabulous, and a special discount for Monopole Crü members
The feelings are mutual.