2012 Celebrity Wine List (Main Dining Rooms)

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This is the first instalment in the 2012 Celebrity (Fleet Wide) Wine List.

The 12 Sections in this Installment will cover…

Post Number & Topic

1- 2012 Celebrity Cruises Wine List (Main Dining Rooms) – Intro

2- MDR – Wines By the Glass (Part I)

3- MDR – Sparkling & Champagne (Part II)

4- MDR – White Wines (Part III)

5- MDR – Rose & Blush Wines (Part IV)

6- MDR – Red Wines (Part V)

7- MDR – Late Harvest, Fortified, Non-Alcoholic (Part VI)

8- MDR – Reserve Wines (Part VII)

9- MDR – Rare Wines (Part VIII)

10- MDR – Half Bottles (Part IX)

11- MDR – Taste of the Vineyards Packages (Part X)

12- Important Considerations on the MDR Wine List

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2012 CELEBRITY CRUISES WINE LIST (PART I)

 

MAIN DINING ROOM

 

WINES BY THE GLASS

 

 

CHAMPAGNES & SPARKLING WINES

 

$ 7.00 – Fantinel, PROSECCO EXTRA BRUT, “Cuvee Prestige”, Italy

 

$ 14.50 – Domaine Chandon, ROSE, “Etoile”, California, USA

 

$ 9.00 – Domaine Chandon, BRUT, “Classic”, California, USA

 

$ 7.00 – Codorniu, CAVA BRUT, “Anna du Codorniu”, Spain

 

$ 18.00 – Perrier-Jouet, GRAND BRUT, Champagne, France

 

 

WHITE WINES

 

$ 12.00 – Conundrum, WHITE BLEND, California, USA

 

$ 7.00 – J&H Selbach, RIESLING, KABINETT, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

 

$ 7.50 – Bollini, PINOT-GRIGIO, Trentino, Italy

 

$ 6.50 – Raimat, ALBARINO, “Castell de Raimat”, Costers Del Segre, Spain

 

$ 8.50 – Clifford Bay, SAUVIGNON BLANC, Marlborough, New Zealand

 

$ 6.00 – Jean-Luc Colombo, VIOGNIER, “La Violette”, Languedoc, France

 

$ 7.50 – Ken Forrester, CHENIN BLANC, Stellenbosch, South Africa

 

$ 9.00 – Anton Bauer, GRUNER VELTLINER, “Gmork”, Wagram, Austria

 

$ 11.00 – Michel Redde, POUILLY-FUME, “La Moynerier”, Loire, France

 

$ 16.00 – Grgich Hills, CHARDONNAY, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 6.50 – St Francis Vineyards, CHARDONNAY, Sonoma County, California, USA

 

$ 8.50 – Celebrity Cruises, CHARDONNAY, “Cellar Master”, California, USA

 

 

BLUSH / ROSE WINES

 

$ 5.50 – Beringer, WHITE ZINFANDEL, California, USA

 

$ 7.00 – Jean-Luc Colombo, ROSE, “Cape Bleue”, Cotes de Provence, France

 

$ 5.50 – Torres, ROSADO, Catalunya, “Sangre de Toro de Casta”, Catalonia, Spain

 

 

RED WINES

 

$ 8.50 – Kendall-Jackson, PINOT NOIR, “Vintner’s Reserve”, California, USA

 

$ 17.00 – Ponzi, PINOT NOIR, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

 

$ 6.50 – Cune, TEMPRANILLO, Crianza, Rioja, Spain

 

$ 8.50 – Nozzole, CHIANTI CLASSICO, “Villa di Nozzole”, Tuscany, Italy

 

$ 7.50 – Rutherford Ranch, MERLOT, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 7.00 – Montgras, CARMENERE, “Reserva”, Colchagua Valley, Chile

 

$ 8.50 – Celebrity Cruises, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Cellar Master” California, USA

 

$ 8.50 – Bodega Catena Zapata, MALBEC, “Catena”, Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 12.00 – Dry Creek Vineyard, ZINFANDEL, “Old Vines”, Sonoma County, California, USA

 

$ 7.50 – Ross Estate, SHIRAZ, “Lights Out”, Barossa Valley, Australia

 

$ 10.00 – Yangarra Estate, GRENACHE, “Old Vines”, McLaren Vale, Australia

 

$ 10.00 – Chateau Castera, MEDOC CRU SUPERIEUR, Bordeaux, France

 

$ 16.00 – Freemark Abbey, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 7.00 – Wente Vineyards, CABERNET SAUVIGNON “Heritage Blend”, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

 

 

LATE HARVEST WINES (Lush & Silky)

 

$ 26.00 – Peller Estates, VIDAL BLANC, Ice Wine, “Signature Series”, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Canada

 

$ 8.00 – Barton & Guestier, SAUTERNES, Bordeaux, France

 

$ 12.00 – Pacific Rim, RIESLING, “Vin de Glaciere, Selenium Vineyard”, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

 

$ 10.00 – Oremus, Late Harvest, TOKAJI, Hungary

 

 

FORTIFIED WINES (Rich & Refined)

 

$ 9.50 – Chateau de Jau, MUSCAT DE RIVESALTES, Roussillon, France

 

$ 6.00 – Fonseca, LATE-BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT, Porto, Douro, Portugal

 

$ 7.00 – Taylor Fladgate, TAWNY PORT, Porto, “10 Year Old”, Douro, Portugal

 

$ 13.00 – Taylor Fladgate, TAWNY PORT, Porto “20 Year Old”, Douro, Portugal

 

 

NON-ALCOHOLIC WINES

 

$ 5.00 – Fre by Sutter Home, SPARKLING, Brut, California, USA

 

$ 5.00 – Fre by Sutter Home, CHARDONNAY, California, USA

 

$ 5.00 – Fre by Sutter Home, PREMIUM RED, California, USA

 

$ 5.00 – Fre by Sutter Home, WHITE ZINFANDEL, California, USA

Edited February 7, 2012 by Sloop-JohnB

2012 CELEBRITY CRUISES WINE LIST (Part II)

 

MAIN DINING ROOM

 

SPARKLING WINES & CHAMPAGNES

 

 

CHAMPAGNES

 

$ 117 (117) – Louis Roederer, BRUT, “Premier”, Champagne, France

 

$ 107 (125) – Taittinger, BRUT, “La Francaise”, Champagne, France

 

$ 127 (120) – Robert Moncuit, BRUT, BLANC DE BLANCS, “Grande Cuvee”, Champagne, France

 

$ 127 (114) – Colin, BRUT, BLANC DE BLANCS, “Millesime”, Champagne, France

 

$ 69 (124) – Perrier-Jouet, “Grand” BRUT, Champagne, France

 

$ 127 (113) – Brice, BRUT, Verzenay, Grand Cru, Champagne, France

 

 

ROSE CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES

 

$ 35 (144) – Fantinel, ROSE SPUMANTE, Friuli, Friuli-Venezia, Giulia, Italy

 

$ 129 (133) – Moet & Chandon, BRUT ROSE, “Imperial”, Champagne, France

 

$ 111 (130) – Brice, BRUT ROSE, Champagne, France

 

$ 58 (158) – Domaine Chandon, ROSE, “Etoile”, Napa-Sonoma Counties, California, USA

 

 

SPARKLING WINES

 

$ 29 (143) – Fantinel, PROSECCO, BRUT “Cuvee Prestige”, Friuli, Italy

 

$ 37 (152) – Domaine Chandon, BRUT, “Classic”, California, USA

 

$ 29 (141) – Celebrity Vintages, BRUT, Saumur, Loire, France

 

$ 29 (156) – Codorniu, CAVA, BRUT, “Anna de Codorniu”, Catalonia, Spain

 

$ 58 (142) – Domaine Carneros, BRUT, Carneros, California, USA

 

$ 42 (148) – Mumm Napa, BRUT, “Prestige”, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

 

OFF-DRY CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINES

 

$ 49 (140) – Banfi, BRACHETTO D’ACQUI, “Rosa Regale”, Piedmont, Italy

 

$ 76 (155) – Heidsieck & Co. Monopole, DEMI-SEC, “Green Top”, Champagne, France

 

$ 40 (159) – Pacific Rim, BRUT, RIESLING, “White Flowers”, Washington, USA

Edited February 7, 2012 by Sloop-JohnB

2012 CELEBRITY CRUISES WINE LIST (Part III)

 

MAIN DINING ROOM

 

WHITE WINES

 

 

CRISP AND REFRESHING

Light to Medium-Bodied Wines, Low to Moderate Fruit, High Acidity

 

$ 32 (350) – Bollini, PINOT GRIGIO, Trentino, Italy

 

$ 43 (358) – Bertani, PINOT GRIGIO, “Velante”, Veneto, Italy

 

$ 32 (377) – La Scolca, GAVI, “White Label”, Piedmont, Italy

 

$ 45 (309) – Michel Redde, SANCERRE, “Les Tuilieres”, Loire, France

 

$ 88 (228) – Joseph Drouhin, CHABLIS, Premier Cru, France

 

$ 41 (371) – Paco & Lola, ALBARINO, Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain

 

$ 27 (368) – Raimat, ALBARINO, “Castell de Raimat”, Costers del Segre, Spain

 

$ 40 (291) - Vina Dona Paula, SAUVIGNON BLANC, “Estate”, Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 37 (337) – Lucien Albrecht, RIESLING, “Reserve”, Alsace, France

 

$ 35 (411) – Ca’Rugate, SOAVE CLASSICO, “San Michele”, Veneto, Italy

 

$ 38 (413) – Anton Bauer, GRUNER VELTLINER, “Gmork”, Wagram, Austria

 

$ 77 (307) – De Ladoucette, POUILLAY-FUME, Loire Valley, France

 

$ 32 (292) – Wild Rock, SAUVIGNON BLANC, “The Infamous Goose”, Marlborough, New Zealand

 

 

BRIGHT AND AROMATIC

Light to Medium-Bodied Wines, Moderate Fruit, High Acidity

 

$ 41 (308) – Michel Redde, POUILLY-FUME, “La Moynerie”, Loire, France

 

$ 25 (363) – Tamas Estates, PINOT GRIGIO, Central Coast, California, USA

 

$ 25 (321) – Chateau Ste Michelle, RIESLING, Dry, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

 

$ 35 (387) – Erath Vineyards, PINOT BLANC, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

 

$ 27 (418) – Tapiz, TORRONTES, Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 40 (338) – Pewsey Vale, RIESLING, Eden Valley, South Australia

 

$ 36 (290) – Clifford Bay, SAUVIGNON BLANC, Marlborough, New Zealand

 

$ 48 (339) – Pfeffingen, RIESLING, Kabinett Trocken, “Ungsteiner Nussriegel”, Pfalz, Germany

 

$ 25 (419) – Cepas Y Bodegas, VERDEJO, “Vinalcasta”, Rueda, Castilla Y Leon, Spain

 

$ 63 (357) – Elk Cove, PINOT GRIS, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

 

$ 45 (361) – King Estate, PINOT GRIS, “Signature Collection”, Oregon, USA

 

$ 30 (294) – Wairau River, SAUVIGNON BLANC, Marlborough, New Zealand

 

$ 45 (293) – Villa Maria, SAUVIGNON BLANC, “Private Bin”, Marlborough, New Zealand

 

$ 45 (365) – Navarro, GEWURZTRAMINER, Anderson Valley, California, USA

 

$ 41 (269) – Honig, SAUVIGNON BLANC, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 59 (362) – Lucien Albrecht, PINOT GRIS, “Cuvee Cecile”, Alsace, France

 

$ 37 (264) – Chateau Ste Michelle, SAUVIGNON BLANC, “Horse Heaven Vineyard”, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, USA

 

$ 26 (271) – Kendall-Jackson, SAUVIGNON BLANC, “Vintner’s Reserve”, California, USA

 

$ 25 (409) – Jean-Luc Colombo, VIOGNIER, “La Violette”, Languedoc, France

 

$ 30 (351) – Fantinel, PINOT GRIGIO, “Borgo Tesis”, Friuli Grave, Italy

 

$ 52 (289) – Ata Rangi, SAUVIGNON BLANC, Martinborough, New Zealand

 

$ 64 (263) – Cakebread Cellars, SAUVIGNON BLANC, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 38 (354) – Fantinel, PINOT GRIGIO, “Vigneti Sant’Helena”, Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

 

$ 33 (366) – Ken Forrester, CHENIN BLANC, Stellenbosch, South Africa

 

$ 26 (416) – La Bastide St Dominique, BLANC, COTES DU RHONE, Rhone, France

 

$ 101 (336) – Balthasar Ress, RIESLING, Gold Cap, Erstes Gewachs, “Hattenheim Nussbrunnen”, Rheingau, Germany

 

$ 26 (274) – Murphy-Goode, SAUVIGNON BLANC, “The Fume”, North Coast, California, USA

 

$ 35 (367) – Michel Picard, VOUVRAY, Loire, France

 

 

RICH AND EXPRESSIVE

Full-Bodied Wines, Predominant Fruit, High Acidity, some with Hints of Oak

 

$ 52 (412) – Lucien Albrecht, GEWURZTRAMINER, “Reserve”, Alsace, France

 

$ 54 (716) – Mollydooker, VERDELHO, “The Violinist”, McLaren Vale, South Australia

 

$ 30 (205) – Kendall Jackson, CHARDONNAY, Vintner’s Reserve, California, USA

 

$ 35 (168) – Penfolds, CHARDONNAY, “Koonunga Hill”, South Australia

 

$ 33 (398) – Eberle Vineyards, VIOGNIER, Paso Robles, California, USA

 

$ 35 (207) – Bodega Catena Zapata, CHARDONNAY, “Catena”, Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 25 (167) – Man Vintners, CHARDONNAY, Coastal Region, South Africa

 

$ 45 (169) – Familia Zuccardi, CHARDONNAY, “Q”, Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 35 (215) – Vina Santa Ema, CHARDONNAY, “Select Terroir”, Maipo Valley, Chile

 

$ 45 (173) – Cambria, CHARDONNAY, “Katherine’s Vineyard”, Santa Maria Valley, California, USA

 

$ 35 (200) – St Francis Vineyards, CHARDONNAY, Sonoma County, California, USA

 

$ 29 (178) – Celebrity Cruises, CHARDONNAY, The Artist Collection, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

 

$ 29 (194) – Wente Vineyards, CHARDONNAY, “Riva Ranch Reserve”, Arroyo Seco, California, USA

 

$ 44 (165) – Craggy Range, CHARDONNAY, “Kidnappers Vineyard”, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

 

$ 36 (217) – Vina Morande, CHARDONNAY, “Gran Reservea”, Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua, Chile

 

$ 88 (172) – Cakebread Cellars, CHARDONNAY, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 64 (166) – Grgich Hills, CHARDONNAY, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 40 (177) – Celebrity Cruises, CHARDONNAY, “Cellar Master”, California, USA

 

 

POWERFUL AND COMPLEX

Full-Bodied Wines, Low to Moderate Fruit, High Acidity, some with Hints of Oak

 

$ 50 (223) – Daniel-Etienne Defaix, CHABLIS, “Vieilles Vignes”, Burgundy, France

 

$ 34 (230) – Joseph Drouhin, MACON-VILLAGES, Burgundy, France

 

$ 50 (417) – Scala Dei, BLANCO, “Les Brugueres”, Priorat, Catalonia, Spain

 

$ 35 (364) – Sartori De Verona, GARGANEGA, Verona, Veneto, Italy

 

$ 56 (234) – Louis Jadot, POUILLY-FUISSE, Burgundy, France

 

$ 98 (193) – Nickel & Nickel, CHARDONNAY, “Searby Vineyard”, Russian River, California, USA

 

$ 44 (182) – Freemark Abbey, CHARDONNAY, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 60 (190) – Il Borro, CHARDONNAY, “Lamelle”, Tuscany, Italy

 

 

HINTS OF SUGAR

Full-Bodied Wines, Off-Dry to Sweet, High Acidity

 

$ 60 (406) – Conundrum, WHITE BLEND, Caymus California, USA

 

$ 45 (335) – Pacific Rim, RIESLING, “Wallula Vineyard”, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

 

$ 29 (328) – S.A. Prum, RIESLING, “Essence”, Mosel, Germany

 

$ 27 (330) – J&H Selbach, RIESLING, Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

 

$ 47 (332) – Selbach-Oster, RIESLING, Spatlese, Mosel, Germany

Edited February 7, 2012 by Sloop-JohnB

2012 CELEBRITY CRUISES WINE LIST (Part IV)

 

MAIN DINING ROOM

 

ROSE & BLUSH WINES

 

 

FRESH AND DELICATE

Light-Bodied Wines, Low to Moderate Fruit, Dry

 

$ 31 (432) – Gaga, ROSE, Jackson Family Wines, California, USA

 

$ 25 (433) – Chakana, MALBEC ROSE, “Yaguarete Collection”, Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 42 (427) – Chateau d’Esclans, ROSE, “Whispering Angel”, Provence, France

 

$ 30 (420) – Jean-Luc Colombo, ROSE, “Cape Bleue”, France

 

$ 25 (434) – Torres, ROSANDO, Catalunya, “Sangre de Toro de Casta”, Catalonia, Spain

 

 

HINTS OF SUGAR

Light-Bodied Wines, Moderate Fruit, Sweet

 

$ 24 (423) – Beringer, WHITE ZINFANDEL, California

2012 CELEBRITY CRUISES WINE LIST (Part V)

 

MAIN DINING ROOM

 

RED WINES

 

 

GRACEFUL AND ELEGANT

Light to Medium-Bodied Wines, Low to Moderate Fruit, High Acidity, Hints of Earth and Oak

 

$ 26 (971) – Georges Duboeuf, BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES, “Flowers Label”, Beaujolais, France

 

$ 87 (796) – Louis Jadot, GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, Burgundy, France

 

$ 94 (807) – Joseph Drouhin, NUITS-ST-GEORGES, Burgundy, France

 

$ 132 (779) – Joseph Drouhin, CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY, Burgundy, France

 

$ 34 (964) – Joseph Drouhin, FLEURIE, Beaujolais, France

 

$ 40 (969) – Vietti, BARBERA D’ASTI, “Tre Vigne”, Piedmont, Italy

 

$ 27 (1018) – Cune, TEMPRANILLO, Crianza, Rioja, Spain

 

$ 39 (906) – Nozzole, CHIANTI CLASSICO, “Villa di Nozzole”, Tuscany, Italy

 

 

CHARMING AND FRAGRANT

Light to Medium-Bodied Wines, Moderate Fruit, High Acidity, Hints of Oak

 

$ 32 (965) – Joseph Drouhin, MOULIN-A-VENT, Beaujolais, France

 

$ 39 (742) – Kendall-Jackson, PINOT NOIR, “Vintner’s Reserve”, California, USA

 

$ 45 (778) – Joseph Drouhin, PINOT NOIR, “Vero”, Burgundy, France

 

$ 79 (731) – Benton Lane, PINOT NOIR, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

 

$ 47 (760) – Innocent Bystander, PINOT NOIR, Victoria, Australia

 

$ 45 (762) – Whitehaven, PINOT NOIR, Marlborough, New Zealand

 

$ 47 (734) – Byron, PINOT NOIR, Santa Maria Valley, California, USA

 

$ 46 (759) – Steele, PINOT NOIR, Santa Barbara County, California, USA

 

$ 35 (761) – Matua Valley, PINOT NOIR, Central Otago, New Zealand

 

$ 35 (827) – Finca La Linda, MALBEC, Luigi Bosca, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 63 (738) – Domaine Carneros, PINOT NOIR, Carneros, California, USA

 

$ 127 (739) – Domaine Drouhin, PINOT NOIR, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

 

$ 68 (757) – Ponzi, PINOT NOIR, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

 

$ 26 (840) – Calina, MERLOT, Maule Valley, Reserva, Central Valley, Chile

 

$ 45 (736) – La Crema, PINOT NOIR, Russian River Valley, California, USA

 

$ 65 (740) – Foley Vineyards, PINOT NOIR, “Rancho Santa Rosa”, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA

 

 

HARMONIOUS AND BALANCED

Medium-Bodied Wines, Predominant Fruit, Medium Tannins, Hints of Oak

 

$ 35 (946) – Penfolds, SHIRAZ, “Thomas Hyland”, South Australia

 

$ 35 (443) – Beringer, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Founders Estate”, California, USA

 

$ 59 (560) – Il Borro, SYRAH / SANGIOVESE, “Pian di Nova”, Tuscany, Italy

 

$ 36 (849) – Rutherford Ranch, MERLOT, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 42 (972) – Calina, Carmenere, Maule Valley, Chile

 

$ 33 (552) – Allegrini, VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, Veneto, Italy

 

$ 32 (922) – Chateau Mont-Redon, COTES DU RHONE, Rhone, France

 

$ 35 (943) – Chateau St Michelle, SYRAH, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

 

$ 50 (837) – Kiona, MERLOT, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

 

$ 35 (839) – Sebastiani, MERLOT, Sonoma County, California, USA

 

$ 50 (907) – Antinori, SNAGIOVESE / CABERNET SAUVIGNON / MERLOT, “Villa Antinori”, Tuscany, Italy

 

$ 53 (454) – Mission Hill, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada

 

$ 41 (867) – Yalumba, CABERNET SAUVIGNON / SHIRAZ, “The Scribbler”, Barossa Valley, South Australia

 

$ 35 (958) – Renwood, ZINFANDEL, Sierra Foothills, California

 

$ 38 (475) – Celebrity Cruises, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Cellar Master”, California, USA

 

$ 45 (948) – Wolf Blass, SHIRAZ, “President Selection”, South Australia

 

$ 38 (1008) – Yangarra Estate, SHIRAZ, McLaren Vale, South Australia

 

$ 45 (828) – Pascual Tosco, MALBEC, “Reserve”, Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 45 (953) – St Francis Vineyards, ZINFANDEL, “Old Vines”, Sonoma County, California, USA

 

$ 33 (464) – Kendall-Jackson, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Vintner’s Reserve”, California, USA

 

$ 49 (1004) – Decendientes de Jose Palacios, MENCIA, “Petalos”, Priorat, Spain

 

$ 26 (820) – Bodega Catena Zapata, MALBEC, “Catena”, Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 45 (961) – Kunde, ZINFANDEL, Sonoma Valley, California

 

$ 35 (999) – Altovinum, GARNACHA, “Evodia”, Calatayud, Aragon, Spain

 

$ 29 (457) – Celebrity Cruises, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “The Artist Collection”, San Francisco Bay, California, USA

 

$ 40 (998) – Yangarra Estate, GRENACHE, “Old Vines”, McLaren Vale, South Australia

 

$ 45 (718) – Nelms Road, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Washington, USA

 

$ 44 (917) – Kinton, SYRAH, Santa Barbara, California, USA

 

$ 32 (947) – Ross Estate, SHIRAZ, “Lights Out”, Barossa Valley, South Australia

 

$ 59 (845) – Matanzas Creek, MERLOT, Bennett Valley, California, USA

 

$ 45 (838) – Raymond, MERLOT, “Reserve”, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

 

CLASSIC AND EARTHY

Medium to Full-Bodied Wines, Moderate Fruit, Medium to High Tannins, Hints of Oak

 

$ 40 (963) – Luigi Tacchino, DOLCETTO D’OVADA, Piedmont, Italy

 

$ 43 (569) – Tenuta di Argeno, SUPER TUSCAN, “Prima Voce”, Tuscany, Italy

 

$ 66 (982) – Familia Deicas, TANNAT BLEND, “Preludio Barrel Select”, Juanico, Uruguay

 

$ 35 (1027) – Condesa de Laganza, TEMPRANILLO, “Condesa”, Crianza, La Mancha, Spain

 

$ 83 (526) – Ata Rangi, PINOT NOIR, Martinborough, New Zealand

 

$ 72 (921) – Chateau Mont-Redon, CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, Rhone, France

 

$ 25 (862) – Gerard Bertrand, SYRAH / CARIGNAN, Minervois, Languedoc, France

 

$ 36 (860) – Sogrape, “Callabriga”, DOURO, Portugal

 

$ 30 (967) – Montgras, CARMENERE, “Reserva”, Colchagua Valley, Chile

 

$ 29 (580) – Vina La Rosa, CABERNET SAUVIGNON / MERLOT, “La Capitana”, Cachapoal Valley, Central Valley, Chile

 

$ 37 (1019) – Bodegas Ramon Bilbao, TEMPRANILLO, “Edicion Limitada”, Rioja, Spain

 

$ 119 (624) – Reserve de la Comtesse, PAUILLAC, Bordeaux, France

 

$ 31 (905) – La Braccesca, ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO, “Sabazio”, Tuscany, Italy

 

$ 80 (870) – Alfredo Prunotto, BARBARESCO, Piedmont, Italy

 

$ 40 (956) – Nederburg, PINOTAGE, “The Winemaster’s Reserve”, Western Cape, South Africa

 

$ 44 (1016) – Aspaldi, TEMPRANILLO, Reserva, Rioja, Spain

 

$ 41 (600) – Chateau Castera, MEDOC, CRU SUPERIEUR, Bordeaux, France

 

$ 64 (598) – Chateau Senejac, HAUT-MEDOC, Bordeaux, France

 

$ 74 (868) – Ca’Viola, NEBBIOLO, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

 

 

RICH, BOLD AND JUICY

Full-Bodied Wines, Predominant Fruit, Bold Tannins, Hints of Oak

 

$ 35 (722) – Columbia Crest, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “H3”, Horse Haven Hills, Washington, USA

 

$ 48 (960) – Dry Creek Vineyard, ZINFANDEL, “Old Vines”, Sonoma County, California, USA

 

$ 67 (863) – Hess Collection, CABERNET SAUVIGNON / MALBEC / SYRAH, “19 Block Cuvee”, Mount Veeder, California, USA

 

$ 56 (959) – Sbragia Family, ZINFANDEL, “Ginos”, Dry Creek Valley, California, USA

Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 80 (950) – Chiarello Family, ZINFANDEL, “Giana”, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 88 (568) – Poggio Al Tesoro, BOLGHERI, “Sondraia”, Tuscany, Italy

 

$ 54 (720) – Powers, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Coyote Vineyard Reserve”, Wahluke Slope, Washington, USA

 

$ 35 (486) – Wente Vineyards, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Heritage Blend”, Livermore, California

 

$ 84 (450) – Atalon, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 51 (717) – Murrieta’s Well, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Livermore, California, USA

 

$ 85 (452) – Chiarelo Family, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Bambino”, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 96 (555) – Gaja, Ca’ Marcanda, SANGIOVESE / MERLOT / SYRAH, “Promis”, Tuscany, Italy

 

$ 68 (821) – Bodega Renacer, MALBEC / CABERNET FRANC, “Enamore”, Mendoza, Argentina

 

$ 173 (525) – Vin Perdu, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 64 (723) – Freemark Abbey, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 152 (451) – Nickel & Nickel, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Sullenger Vineyard”, Oakville, California, USA

 

$ 55 (714) – Langmeil, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Jackman’s”, Barossa, South Australia

 

$ 92 (944) – Boekenhoutskloof, SYRAH, Coastal Region, South Africa

 

$ 96 (415) – Mollydooker, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Gigglepot”, South Australia

 

 

OPULENT AND ROBUST

Full-Bodied Wines, Moderate Fruit, Bold Tannins, Hints of Earth and Oak

 

$ 49 (456) – Casa Lapostolle, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Cuvee Alexandre”, Colchagua Valley, Chile

 

$ 123 (463) – Jordan, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Alexander Valley, California, USA

 

$ 108 (558) – Il Borro, Toscana, MERLOT / CABERNET / SYRAH, Tuscany, Italy

 

$ 115 (710) – Vina Altair, CABERNET SAUVIGNON / SYRAH, Cachapoal Valley, Chile

 

$ 50 (968) – Abadia Retuerta, TEMPRANILLO / CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Sardon de Duero, “Selection Especial”, Castilla Y Leon, Spain

 

$ 37 (1000) – Bodegas Espana Autentica, GARNACHA, Piorat, “Zeta Z”, Catalonia, Spain

 

$ 108 (931) – Lagier Meredith, SYRAH, Mount Veeder, California, USA

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MAIN DINING ROOM

 

LATE HARVEST - FORTIFIED - and NON-ALCOHOLIC WINES

 

 

LATE HARVEST WINES - LUSH AND SILKY

Full-Bodied, Sweet

 

$ 78 (1047) – Peller Estates, VIDAL BLANC, Ice Wine, “Signature Series”, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada (375 Ml)

 

$ 70 (1050) – Barton & Guestier, SAUTERNES, Bordeaux, France

 

$ 41 (1051) – Pacific Rim, RIESLING, “Vin de Glaciere, Selenium Vineyard”, Colubia Valley, Washington, USA (375 Ml)

 

$ 30 (1049) – Oremus, Late Harvest, TOKAJI, Hungary (375 Mls)

 

 

FORTIFIED WINES - RICH AND REFINED

Full-Bodied, Sweet

 

$ 47 (1048) – Chateau de Jau, MUSCAT DE RIVESALTES, Roussillon, France (500 Ml)

 

$ 64 (1300) – Fonseca, LATE-BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT, Porto, Douro, Portugal

 

$ 106 (1301) – Taylor Fladgate, TAWNY PORT, Porto, “10 Year Old”, Douro, Portugal

 

$ 130 (1302) – Taylor Fladgate, TAWNY PORT, Porto, “20 Year Old”, Douro, Portugal

 

 

NON-ALCOHOLIC WINES

 

$ 21 (1100) – Fre by Sutter Home, SPARKLING, Brut, California, USA

 

$ 21 (1101) – Fre by Sutter Home, CHARDONNAY, California, USA

 

$ 21 (1102) – Fre by Sutter Home, PREMIUM RED, California, USA

 

$ 21 (1103) – Fre by Sutter Home, WHITE ZINFANDEL, California, USA

Edited February 7, 2012 by Sloop-JohnB

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MAIN DINING ROOM

 

RESERVE WINES

 

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GRAND CUVEE CHAMPAGNES

 

$ 163 (105) – Perrier Jouet, BRUT, “Fleur de Champagne Belle Epoque”, Epernay, France, 2002

 

$ 270 (103) – Louis Roederer, BRUT, “Cristal”, Reims, France, 2004

 

$ 199 (104) – Moet & Chandon, BRUT, “Cuvee Dom Perignon” Epernay, France, 2002

 

$ 161 (106) – Taittinger, BLANC DE BLANCS, BRUT, “Comtes de Champagne”, Reims, France, 1998

 

 

ELEGANT WHITES

 

$ 162 (305) – Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte, BLANC, PESSAC-LEOGNAN, France, 2000

 

$ 111 (181) – Far Niente, CHARDONNAY, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2009

 

$ 106 (235) – Louis Jadot, PULIGNY-MONTRACHET, Burgundy, France, 2008

 

$ 136 (383) – M. Chapoutier, BLANC, HERMITAGE, Chante-Alouette, Rhone, France, 2001

 

 

CHARMING ROSES

 

$ 149 (426) – Chateau d’Esclans, ROSE, “Les Clans”, Cotes de Provence, France, 2007

 

 

ENTICING REDS

 

$ 234 (777) – Joseph Drouhin, GEVREY-CHAMERTIN, Premier Cru, “Champeaux”, Burgundy, France

 

$ 136 (735) – Calera, PINOT NOIR, Mt. Harlan, “Jensen”, Central Coast, California, USA 2006

 

$ 143 (970) – Marques de Riscal, TEMPRANILLO, Baron de Chirel, Rioja, Spain, 2001

 

$ 171 (700) – Chateau Beychevelle, ST JULIEN, Bordeaux, France 2003

 

$ 142 (570) – Tenuta Guado Al Tasso, TOSCANA, CABERNET / MERLOT, Bolgheri, Italy, 2006

 

$ 141 (571) – Antinori, TOSCANA, “Tignanello”, Tuscany, Italy, 2007

 

$ 142 (877) – Angelo Gaja, BAROLO, “Dagromis”, Piedmont, Italy, 2003

 

$ 143 (554) – Ca’ Marcanda Estate, Magari, MAREMMA, Italy, 2007

 

$ 125 (819) – Catena Zapata, MALBEC, “Nicolas”, Mendoza, Argentina, 2007

 

$ 123 (563) – Mission Hill, “Oculus”, MERLOT BLEND, Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada, 2007

 

$ 127 (861) – Duckhorn, Howell Mountain, RED BLEND, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2008

 

$ 142 (506) – Bialla Vineyards, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2007

 

$ 159 (462) – Far Niente, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2008

 

$ 238 (482) – Caymus, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Special Selection”, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA, 3008

 

$ 150 (864) – Mas Doix, GARNACHA, “Costers de Vinyes Velles”, Catalonia, Spain, 2008

 

$ 149 (551) – Allegrini, AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, Veneto, Italy, 2007

 

 

DELICIOUS DESSERTS

 

$ 156 (1056) – Nickel & Nickel, “DOLCE”, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2006 (375 Ml)

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MAIN DINING ROOM

 

RARE WINES

 

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OLD WORLD REDS – FRANCE

 

BORDEAUX – ST-ESTEPHE

 

$ 495 (690) – Chateau Cos d’Estournel, 1988

 

 

PAUILLAC

 

$ 342 (620) – Chateau Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, 1990

 

$ 450 (614) – Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1995

 

$ 1023 (626) – Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, 1995

 

$ 1250 (608) – Chateau Lafite, Rothschild, 2002

 

$ 1200 (605) – Chateau Latour, 1998

 

$ 995 (606) – Chateau Latour, 1999

 

 

ST JULIEN

 

$ 950 (704) – Chateau Leoville-Las Cases, 1990

 

$ 575 (705) – Chateau Leoville-Las Cases, 2003

 

 

RHONE – COTE-ROTIE

 

$ 195 (927) – M. Chapoutier, La Mordoree, 2004

 

 

HERMITAGE

 

$ 175 (535) – Maison Cheval Fou, 2005

 

$ 295 (928) – M. Chapoutier, Le Meal, 2004

 

 

OLD WORLD REDS – ITALY

 

TUSCANY

 

$ 218 (566) – Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Toscana, Antinori, 2007

 

$ 173 (584) – Famiglia Sinatra, La Voce, Toscana, 2008

 

 

VENETO

 

$ 982 (712) – Romano Dal Forno, Recioto Della Valpolicella, 1994 (1.5 L)

 

 

NEW WORLD REDS – USA, CALIFORNIA

 

MERLOT

 

$ 154 (853) – Coup de Foudre, Napa Valley, 2007

 

$ 300 (537) – Amuse Bouche, Napa Valley, 2008

 

 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

 

$ 350 (440) – Au Sommet, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, 2008

 

$ 950 (510) – Abreu Vineyards, Madrona Ranch, Napa Valley, 1999

 

$ 1049 (513) – Colgin, Herb Lamb Vineyards, Napa Valley, 1995

 

$ 795 (514) – Colgin, Herb Lamb Vineyards, Napa Valley, 1997

 

$ 772 (436) – Bryant Family Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2000

 

$ 718 (435) – Bryant Family Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2008

 

$ 5812 (523) – Screaming Eagle, Oakville, 2006

 

$ 150 (439) – Sinatra Family Estates, “Come Fly With Me”, Napa Valley, 2007

 

 

SYRAH

 

$ 206 (942) – Pharoah Moans, Paso Robles, 2006

 

 

PROPRIETARY BLENDS

 

$ 905 (518) – Harlan Estate, Oakville, 1991

 

$ 1785 (519) – Harlan Estate, Oakville, 1994

 

$ 600 (441) – Harlan Estate, Oakville, 2006

 

$ 140 (581) – Bond, “The Matriarch”, Napa Valley, 2006

 

$ 360 (522) – Bond, “The Melbury”, Napa Valley, 2005

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MAIN DINING ROOM

 

HALF BOTTLES

 

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SPARKLING

 

$ 19 (1227) – Ferrari, Sparkling, BRUT, Trento, Italy

 

$ 17 (1406) – Marques de Gelida, CAVA, BRUT, Catalonia, Spain

 

$ 44 (1407) – Taittinger, BRUT, La Francaise, Reims, France

 

 

WHITES

 

$ 29 (1415) – King Estate, Domaine, PINOT GRIS, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

 

$ 16 (1400) – La Cana Bodegas, ALBARINO, Rais Baixas, Spain

 

$ 29 (1421) – Delporte, SANCERRE, Loire, France

 

$ 17 (1420) – Dry Creek, SAUVIGNON BLANC, Sonoma County, California, USA

 

$ 29 (1408) – Flora Springs Winery, CHARDONNAY, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 49 (1409) – Cakebread, CHARDONNAY, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 15 (1222) – La Crema, CHARDONNAY, Sonoma, California, USA

 

$ 46 (1411) – Joseph Drouhin, PULIGNY-MONTRACHET, Burgundy, France

 

$ 24 (1410) – Louis Jadot, POUILLY-FUSSIE, Burgundy, France

 

$ 27 (1401) – Conundrum, WHITE BLEND, California, USA

 

 

REDS

 

$ 44 (1417) – Joseph Drouhin, GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, Burgundy, France

 

$ 36 (1416) – Domaine Carneros, PINOT NOIR, Carneros, California, USA

 

$ 21 (1419) – Tenuta Nozzle, CHIANTI CLASSICO, Tuscany, Italy

 

$ 23 (1412) – Kenwood, MERLOT, Sonoma County, California, USA

 

$ 23 (1422) – Alexander Valley Vineyards, SYRAH, Sonoma County, California, USA

 

$ 39 (1414) – Michele Chiarlo, BAROLO, Tortoniano, Italy

 

$ 23 (1418) – Antinori, TOSCANA, “Villa Antinori”, Tuscany, Italy

 

$ 16 (1423) – Sierra Cantabria, TEMPRANILLO, Crianza, Rioja, Spain

 

$ 23 (1424) – Bodega Muga, TEMPRANILLO, Unfiltered Rioja, Spain

 

$ 15 (1229) – Kendall-Jackson, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, “Vintner’s Reserve”, California, USA

 

$ 37 (1425) – Seghesio, ZINFANDEL, Sonoma County, California, USA

 

$ 49 (1413) – Duckhorn, MERLOT, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 48 (1403) – Woodward Canyon, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

 

$ 23 (1404) – Rutherford Ranch, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Rutherford, Napa, California, USA

 

$ 46 (1405) – Frog’s Leap, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

$ 46 (1402) – Chimney Rock, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Stag’s Leap District, Napa, California, USA

2012 CELEBRITY CRUISES WINE LIST (Part X)

 

MAIN DINING ROOM

 

TASTE OF THE VINEYARDS

 

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CLASSIC PACKAGE

 

SPARKLING WINE

* Bouvet Signature, Loire France

 

WHITE WINES

* Chardonnay - Penfolds, Koonunga Hill, Australia

* Chardonnay - Santa Ema, “Select Terroir”, Chile

* Pinot Grigio - Fanitnel, Borgo Tesis

* Sauvignon Blanc - Villa Maria, Private Bin, New Zealand

* Sauvignon Blanc - Murphy Good, California, USA

* Riesling - S.A. Prum, “Essence”, Germany

* Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) - Michel Picard, Loire, France

* White Zinfandel - Beringer, California, USA

 

ROSE WINES

* Gaga Rose, by Kendall-Jackson, California, USA

 

RED WINES

* Cabernet Sauvignon - Beringer, Founders Estates, California, USA

* Cabernet Sauvignon - Columbia Crest “H3”, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, USA

* Pinot Noir - Matua, New Zealand

* Garnacha - Altovinum, “Evodia”, Spain

* Malbec - Luigi Bosca, “La Linda”, Argentina

* Merlot - Sebastiani, California

* Syrah - Chateau Ste Michelle, Washington, USA

* Tempranillo - Condesa de Leganza, Spain

* Zinfandel - Renwood, Sierra Foothills, California, USA

 

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TASTE OF THE VINEYARDS

 

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PREMIUM PACKAGE

 

SPARKLING WINE

* Domaine Carneros by Taittinger

 

WHITE WINES

* Albarino – Paco and Lola, Rais Baixas, Spain

* Chardonnay – Cambria “Katherine Vineyard”, Santa Barbara, California, USA

* Chardonnay – Zuccardi, Q, Mendoza, Argentina

* Pinot Grigio – Bertani, Veneto, Italy

* Pinot Gris – King Estate, Oregon, USA

* Sancerre – Michel Redde, Loire, France

* Sauvignon Blanc – Chateau Ste Michelle, Horse Heaven Hills

* Riesling – Pacific Rim, Wallula Vineyard, Washington, USA

 

ROSE

* Whispering Angel, Provence, France

 

RED

* Cabernet Sauvignon – Rosemount, Snow Reserve, Mudgee, Australia

* Cabernet Sauvignon – Nelms Road, Washington, USA

* Grenache – D’Arenburg, “The Custodian”, Barossa Valley, Australia

* Miguel Torres, “Coridllera”, Chile

* Malbec – Pascual Toso, Reserve, Argentina

* Merlot – Raymond Reserve, Napa Valley, California, USA

* Pinot Noir – Joseph Drouhin, Vero, France

* Pinot Noir – Whitehaven, Marlborough, New Zealand

* Super-Tuscan – Tenuta di Arceno, Prima Voce, Tuscany, Italy

* Shiraz – Wolf Bass, Gold Label, South Australia

* Zinfandel – St Francis, Sonoma, California, USA

* Zinfandel – Kinde Estate, California

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS ON THE MDR WINE LISTS...

 

Hi Everyone,

 

So there you have it, the 2012 Celebrity Wine List for the Main Dining Rooms.

 

Now as I understand it, this is the FULL LIST for the MDRs FLEET WIDE … but is not necessarily so that ALL wines will be available in ALL Venues… or in some cases there will be only a limited amount of bottles of some selections.

 

Specific Wine Lists for each of Celebrity’s Ships in the fleet will have the current availability… if one is seeking a specific wine, then you should consult one of the MDR’s Sommeliers.

 

--- --- ---

 

I would like to once again thank the wonderful crew on the Celebrity Solstice who got this info to me…

 

Igor – the Maitre D’ of the Grand Epernay Dining Room

Amir – the Head Sommelier

 

And how they understood the importance of getting this info out to Celebrity's Cruise Critic Fans.

 

--- --- ---

 

I continue to transcribe the Wine Lists for BLU (featuring Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainable Offerings) and the Specialty Restaurants (some overlap for sure to the main MDR List), and will hopefully have more to post shortly.

 

Again, I thank everyone for their cooperation, and patience while I worked on the transciptions, and also as to the posting method (it indeed go off without interruption).

 

Much appreciated.

 

Cheers!

Edited February 7, 2012 by Sloop-JohnB

Thanks Sloop-John B,

 

That is great information for anyone looking to compare wine packages etc. I hope this will be made available as a Sticky.

Thanks Sloop-John B. I hope you don't mind since I copied your posts and created a PDF file for easier printing.

 

Thanks again

2012 CELEBRITY CRUISES WINE LIST.pdf

Thank you for this information... very helpful indeed. It obviously took a great deal of time to transcribe and share with us. Looking forward to seeing the wine lists in person next month.

Edited February 7, 2012 by Cruiser Susie

Thank you so much for posting this list and for your hard work in transcribing it.

 

There has clearly been some major changes in both selection and price from the past.

Edited February 7, 2012 by Lsimon

Thanks Sloop-John B,

 

That is great information for anyone looking to compare wine packages etc. I hope this will be made available as a Sticky.

 

HI DON ROBERTO SAN JUAN (love saying / writing out your name BTW)

 

As I said this is only PHASE ONE...

 

Still have BLU and the Specialty Restaurants to come.

 

But, YES the by-the-glass info here in particular is great for anyone considering one of the Beverage Packages (Classic or Premium Alcoholic).

 

OR if one wants, there is also the Wine Bottle Packages (Taste of the Vineyards on the S-Class Ships)

 

We had the Premium Package, and were never disappointed by our options... we also had a very knowledgeable Sommelier (Koray from Turkey)... he never steered us wrong and quickly learned what it was our taste-buds preferred.

 

Found it interesting when we got home, and had time to pour over these lists that Celebrity had so much on offer (again a Cruise Line that seems to be all about choices... something for everyone). And we were surprised to also see that if one opts for the Classic Alcoholic Package, that there is plenty to choose from as well (Wines By the Glass that are $ 8 or less)

 

Our next cruise is port intensive... and we think we'll change things up a bit.

 

Our two Premium Alcohol Packages this past cruise (7 Days) came to $ 756 + 15% = $ 869.40

 

Probably buy a Wine Package instead next cruise, and have a nice bottle of wine every night with dinner. And then put the rest on ala carte... (Premium Coffees & Teas, Fresh Juice, Water, Ice-Caps, Cocktails, Sparkling, and Nightcaps)... figure we'll still do ok pricewise... using our past numbers as a guide... with only one sea-day, I don't see us sucking back a lot of Frozen Concoctions like we did this trip when we had 4 Sea Days.

 

Cheers!

Thanks Sloop-John B. I hope you don't mind since I copied your posts and created a PDF file for easier printing.

 

Thanks again

 

HI ATl FIRST TIME CRUISER,

 

No problemo... great idea.

 

Cheers!

Edited February 7, 2012 by Sloop-JohnB

John - Thanks again for your time and effort in pulling this together. I look forward to the specialty restaurant lists and I will be sure to thank Igor and Amir when I see them in 40 days. (it's not like I'm counting)

 

Andy

Thank you for this information... very helpful indeed. It obviously took a great deal of time to transcribe and share with us. Looking forward to seeing the wine lists in person next month.

 

Thank you so much for posting this list and for your hard work in transcribing it.

 

There has clearly been some major changes in both selection and price from the past.

 

HI CRUISER SUSIE & LSIMON,

 

Thank you for your kind words.

 

Lol, yes I think my Italian, Spanish & French is a lot better now than it was last year ;)

 

As I say more to come... BLU & The Specialty Restaurants... won't be far behind.

 

BLU's list is particulary intersting as all the wines have notations in regards to either being Organic, Biodynamic or Sustainable.

 

Larry, you are right, I looked at the previous list that was here on CC, and there have been significant changes... both in pricing and selection.

 

But, for the most part, we felt that the wine list was exceptional... especially so when compared to Landbased Restaurants with similiar food choices. Pretty amazing that they can offer so much at sea.

 

NOTE - And I read somewhere, that Celebrity now has the largest collection of wines at sea for their Cruisers (vs other mainstream lines)

 

Hope you both enjoy your upcoming cruise on the Equinox.

 

Cheers!

 

PS... Larry have been enjoying your Photo Album, as I plan / anticipate my next cruise. You have great photos of the Summit Aft Cabins... am already excited (just 11-1/2 more months to go)

Edited February 7, 2012 by Sloop-JohnB

Hi

Thanks for posting you have really put some effort into

Sharing this with us all,and when you next see them please thank

the guys ,Igor and Amir, who helped you.

Can you offer a little more advice, we have the Premium Package,

How did you get to try different wines that were on the list but

not available by the glass?

Thanks

Hi

Thanks for posting you have really put some effort into

Sharing this with us all,and when you next see them please thank

the guys ,Igor and Amir, who helped you.

Can you offer a little more advice, we have the Premium Package,

How did you get to try different wines that were on the list but

not available by the glass?

Thanks

 

TO SWIGSO,

 

You are very welcome... glad to help.

 

There are actually "several" lists this however is the biggest one... the one for the MDR. I am still in the process of transcribing the others.

 

So various venues, may have some of the same wines on offer by the glass... or some diffferent ones.

 

Generally speaking, one has to buy By The Glass Wines that are on the Wine List and sold that way.

 

BUT, we were offered on occasion some "out of the norm" things to try that came at the suggestion of our Celebrity Sommelier in the Dining Room.

 

We wondered how such unique things were being offered, we finally determined that they came from a variety of sources...

 

(a) Wines Sold By the Glass at other Venues (ie Blu, Morano's etc)... The MDR Sommelier, perhaps having a bottle or two transferred for that night's Dinner.

 

(b) Wines that may have been on special that evening... that we were not aware of at the time (being on the Premium Package, we didn't have much cause to read thru "Celebrity Today" to find out what the Head Sommelier's Daily Recommendation was etc)

 

© Wines that may be left over from other Wine & Food Events that are held that same day...

 

So you might be getting a pour from a Wine that was featured at the "Viva Italia Italian Wine Tasting" mid-afternoon ... or perhaps something that is being showcased at Cellar Masters.

 

To be honest, we didn't ask... we just felt honoured to have such wines offered to us... guessing now that there were probably a limited supply each day.

 

The key here, as with everything when it comes to wine, is knowing (a) what you like, and (b) trusting your Sommelier to quickly figure out your tastes... ours did a great job.

 

We never questioned his expertise, or his ability to find unusual things to offer us.

 

It would have been crass we figured to ask...

 

So we just went with the flow, and ended up being very satisfied with is choices, and our entire experience. We of course tipped him extra at the end of the cruise... As I've said, You treat me "extra special"... and I will certainly do something "extra special" for you... especially so when it isn't being done in anticipation of anything in return.

 

This is what we felt made Celebrity great... the Staff did their utmost to see you were happy, without ever hinting that there was to be something in it for them... they seemed to do things for their Guests because they genuinely cared about you (I also took this to mean that as a Company, Celebrity treats their staff well... and rewards them for good Customer Service... this seemed to be the case when I had some private chats with various members of the Crew... if you do a good job, there are valuable perks to be gained... a BONUS, a promotion, extra time off, etc)

 

I remember I thought it strange when I read here months ago on the CC CELEBRITY BOARD how others here had said they became "friends" with Service Staff from past cruises, and how they would email them, or look out for them (inquire about them) whenever they are on the same ship again (or know someone else going)... Now I TRULY GET IT. These people are fabulous people, we met several that we could certainly now call our own "friends". And hopefully, our paths will cross again.

 

Hope this is helpful,

 

Cheers!

Edited February 7, 2012 by Sloop-JohnB

Thanks for that and yes what keeps us going back to X

Are the wonderful people who go the extra mile to make

our trip special.

Thanks again

Great job!! Thanks for posting this>

 

Dave

Sloop-JohnB,

 

Do you have a copy of the wine list in the CellarMaster bar???

 

Thanks