The Generosity of Berserkers

ClarkstonMark · January 10, 2021, 9:21pm

I assumed the unknown berserker was you

Agreed, very well done

R_Frankel · January 10, 2021, 10:02pm

What a wonderful post and story. Thank you both — giver and recipient.

As many have said, I’ve been stunned and inspired by the generosity of the wine and WB community. The sharing is so wonderful - to show up in a random city and to be taken to dinner with amazing wines, or even welcomed into people’s homes (again with amazing wine). I love participating in that ethos and sharing what I have.

And yet today I see that we can do more, we can always do more. In our own little fortunate world of wine, we can demonstrate the best of what makes us human.

David_Bu3ker · January 10, 2021, 10:40pm

Wish I could.

Robert.A.Jr · January 10, 2021, 10:45pm

Hmmm. I’ve never tried a Riesling. Are they any good? Wish I could afford one and knew where to find them.

Awesome, cool for you, Brian. You are a good egg and a great addition to this forum.

Nola_Palomar · January 10, 2021, 10:52pm

This is a beautiful story. Especially when we see so much evil in the world. Hugs and love to the Berserker who sent you the wine. I hope we can collectively do something nice for Frank.

David_Bu3ker · January 10, 2021, 11:01pm

Ha! If only there were people who could help you out…

Peter_Kleban · January 10, 2021, 11:02pm

Beautiful story, Brian. To me, generosity is the true spirit of wine. And one kind deed inspires another, as we see. Bravo WB!

Tomas_Costa · January 10, 2021, 11:16pm

Wine folk are the best. I am endlessly grateful to all those who have taken time and effort to enrich my wine experience, and find it equally rewarding to pay it forward.

PaulMills · January 10, 2021, 11:32pm

I have experienced the great generality of the Berzerker and Cellar Tracker community Over the years and have tried to pass it on when I can. This is an example of extreme generosity and kudos to the giver and congrats to the recipient.

BTW, I have really been wanting to get into aged Burgundy, especially DRC. If there is anyone out there with some to spare, I can PM you my address.

Charlie_Carnes · January 11, 2021, 12:11am

Looks like I need to make the short trip over and fix poor Robert’s problem. But, methinks he doth cryeth wolfeth a little bith though.

Robert.A.Jr · January 11, 2021, 12:27am

Nah. I’m not really a DR. BÜRKLIN-WOLF fan. Bring over that Keller Gmax stuff.

David_Bu3ker · January 11, 2021, 12:32am

I bet I could make you a Burklin-Wolf fan.

Charlie_Carnes · January 11, 2021, 12:35am

Ich habe das! But you need to try some Julien Haart and Willi Schaefer which I have tons of.

Charlie_Carnes · January 11, 2021, 12:36am

On the New Year’s wine resolutions thread, I posted that one of my resolutions this year was to try riesling kabinett from Von Schubert Maximin Grunhaus and other classic Mosel/Ruwer/Saar producers with serious age on it (20+ years). These are nearly impossible to find at retail or auction since everyone who buys them drinks them and most do so before entering this “mystical” phase. A Berserker who I will keep anonymous, though refers to himself as an “old riesling rockhead,” messaged me saying he would gift me a bottle of 1998 Von Schubert Maximin Grunhaus Herrenberg Kabi to try out. Since then we’ve had some spirited discussion on riesling producers, vintages, buying strategies, etc.

Well, the package just came. When I saw on the FedEx tracker that the package was 18.5 lbs I knew something was up.

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I am absolutely floored and thankful for this WBer’s generosity. Not just in the wines, but in his willingness to teach/mentor based on his decades-long experience drinking these wines. In the future I will be sure to pay this forward to other young, budding riesling geeks who may come across WB.

BTW Brian, this is so cool!!! Your friend is awesome!!

Brian_S_t_o_t_t_e_r · January 11, 2021, 12:46am

I have plenty of Willi Schaefer. Have had Julian Haart awhile ago and wasn’t really into the wines for reasons I can’t remember.

Charlie_Carnes · January 11, 2021, 12:54am

Well we need to fix this. I believe in J Haart’s Pradikats with utmost emphasis!!!

Howard_Cooper · January 11, 2021, 1:00am

Come to DC and we will get some Blue Nun for you to try.

Mattstolz · January 11, 2021, 1:04am

for anyone reading, my resolution is to try to learn about the Burgundy Grand Cru btw.

A_Gillette · January 11, 2021, 1:14am

It’s probably better if fewer people like them since they are fairly unobtainable anyway. Kudos to the sender of this 6-pack!
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ChrisJames · January 11, 2021, 1:31am

On the New Year’s wine resolutions thread, I posted that one of my resolutions this year was to try riesling kabinett from Von Schubert Maximin Grunhaus and other classic Mosel/Ruwer/Saar producers with serious age on it (20+ years). These are nearly impossible to find at retail or auction since everyone who buys them drinks them and most do so before entering this “mystical” phase. A Berserker who I will keep anonymous, though refers to himself as an “old riesling rockhead,” messaged me saying he would gift me a bottle of 1998 Von Schubert Maximin Grunhaus Herrenberg Kabi to try out. Since then we’ve had some spirited discussion on riesling producers, vintages, buying strategies, etc.

Well, the package just came. When I saw on the FedEx tracker that the package was 18.5 lbs I knew something was up.

08716EC8-F56A-4223-85C1-15CA37F9CA7D.jpeg

I am absolutely floored and thankful for this WBer’s generosity. Not just in the wines, but in his willingness to teach/mentor based on his decades-long experience drinking these wines. In the future I will be sure to pay this forward to other young, budding riesling geeks who may come across WB.

I can second this experience. I was having an PM exchange with a Berserker, who I’ll keep anonymous, about a particular hard to find Piedmont producer and my interest in trying some of the Barbera and Dolcetto (I have some of the Barolo). Weeks later, a four pack just showed up on my porch.

Another Berserker provided me three bottles of aged Bordeaux for the price of…homemade cookies.

There are some true gems on this site.