You know the Berserkerfest was a success when . . . (see photo of The Todd in post 37!)

WINE TALK
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Glad y’all had fun! :slight_smile:

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You really must have been over-served that weekend.

THose were wine glasses that were collected, not wine bottles, doofus.

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Glad to see y’all had good time [cheers.gif]

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Nice job!! Well done .

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About the bottle in the top row on the far right: when did Matuse change their label? neener

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It was an Austrian Sylvaner with a screw cap. It was quite good. Close enough to Riesling to be mistaken for it. Something like this:

By the way, it’s Mateus.

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It was a terrific event. No Berserker should miss a chance to attend.

FWIW one of the Donnhoff mags was a 2006 Dellchen Auslese that was delicious and fully mature. The other was a 2005 Dellchen Spatlese that I’ll say with some immodesty was amazing.

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Not Austrian, Franken.

I love the wines but hate the bottles since they are nearly impossible to store. I was really glad Mikhail did the hard part and brought it.

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Do you Yankees have phones? Where’s all the photos?

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I agree. Rebecca came running into the kitchen early on and said “You have to taste this Donnhoff.” It was the Spat and it was outstanding. Floral, tropical fruit, white fruit, enough acidity without too much acidity. Ken can generally be counted upon to show up with a German magnum. It’s the shape, you know.

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I did not have time for photos but they are coming in from other people in droves. When I get a chance I will post them. There are a few in assorted places on that Facebook thing.

PS - I’m a Met, not a Yankee.

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It was all gone by the time we got there :frowning: but in my experience 2005 Donnhoffs are drinking really, really well these days.

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Agreed, a couple excellent bottles tried last year, and I don’t like German Riesling as a rule. These were wonderful.

"2005 Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshoele Riesling Auslese

Howard brought a gorgeous matching set of mags for us to try. This was first for me, smells heavenly, with apple cinnamon pie and some custard also showing through. This is so sweet in a tactile, crystal way. Purest apple with a kind of buttertart or apple turnover.

2005 Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Spatlese

As you’d expect, a little fresher, with lilac and more florals to match with the apple. This is swee-eet, pretty much an Auslese in sheep’s clothing in taste…but…it has a startling length and elegance paired with that taste sensation and, against all my prejudices, it wins me over, almost WOTD"

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with a group that size, I’m surprised more people didn’t bring mags or at least two of the same btl.

That said, well done!

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Todd auditioning for a pool boy porno gig:

Dan Hammer and Drew Trivisonno getting oxymoron sandwiches - pulled pork on a challah roll:

Assorted Berserkers and hangers-on. Note The Good Jay Miller standing at rear, proving that he can stand within 100 feet of a dozen Saxum Magnums without bursting into flames:

Smoked brisket slathered in caramelized onions and homemade Pipian Rojo Mole:

Pulled Big Green Egg smoked pork shoulder:

Dessert Time. Marcia with decadent black forest chocolate cake, white frosting and black cherries:

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Beautiful Jay–I wish I wish I wish.
In a few years we’ll be there.

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That brisket was delicious!!!

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My wife just said she wants a Pool Boy like Todd. That hair! Those cannons! The cool shades. Swooning . . . .