Anyone interested in gathering a group to taste? Let’s include as many Berserkers as possible with a goal of including some younger or newer members so let’s just say bring something you think others will find interesting. Q by Peter Chiang in Bethesda has a private room, doesn’t charge corkage (just 20% service for large groups), and the cuisine can be selected to match most fine wine surprisingly well. They have crushable Peking duck that pairs super well with all kinds of reds. Champagne and whites go great with fried goodies and dumplings. I’m also open to other ideas if someone wants to host or has a better restaurant idea.
Please respond to this thread to join the group. Looking forward to a fun evening with everyone.
Adding a few more attendees Still room for a few more.
Dave E (Red Burg plus white TBD)
Dave M
Charles S (Red Burg)
George W
Jim H
Peter L
Jeremy R (Riesling)
Dan R (Champagne plus TBD)
Bruce D
Chris B
Marjorie B
Darryl P
Nancy P
We are confirmed for Q by Peter Chiang at 5:00 on 2/15.
The plan is to do Champagne and dry whites with dumplings and fried things. Reds will follow and be paired with Peking duck, and non-spicy dishes. Sichuan spicy dishes will go last and be paired with Riesling or other wines with residual sugar.
I would encourage everyone to bring stemware if possible The restaurant has a limited number of stems that are just okay.
Since we are a large group I will bring a magnum of Champagne, NV Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Shaman 19 Rosé. Dave M will offer a Barolo or Burg TBD.
Updated below:
Dave E (NV Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Shaman 19 Rosé)
Dave M (Burg or Barolo TBD)
Charles S (Red Burg)
George W
Jim H
Peter L
Jeremy R (Riesling)
Dan R (Champagne plus TBD)
Bruce D
Chris B
Marjorie B
Darryl P
Nancy P
Dave E (NV Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Shaman 19 Rosé)
Dave M (Burg or Barolo TBD)
Charles S (Red Burg)
George W
Jim H
Peter L
Dan R (Champagne plus TBD)
Bruce D
Chris B
Marjorie B
Darryl P
Nancy P
Chris C
Ellie C
If any spots open up before the event, my fiance and I would love to join! I’ve never been to a Berserker event, but we live in DC and would love to meet more wine folks.
@Seth_El1_Barl0w please plan to attend as your note explains the inspiration for the event. We will make it work for 16.
Everyone else, please think about declaring some wines.
Dave E (NV Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Shaman 19 Rosé)
Dave M (Burg or Barolo TBD)
Charles S (Red Burg)
George W
Jim H
Peter L
Dan R (Champagne plus TBD)
Bruce D
Chris B
Marjorie B
Darryl P
Nancy P
Chris C
Ellie C
Seth B 1
Seth B 2