UKCruiseJeff Posted August 1, 2013 #51 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thank you Jeff for the white wine tip,do you buy it in the UK or ship it back in the transit from Calais?Can't get that Only Fools and Horses episode out of my mind. It's on sale delivered from Oado at £4.99 and sometimes they make a mistake and include it in quantity discounts. It simply remands us of St Jean ... and The Sloop ... They had the Chandelier episode of Only fools last week on TV ... the funniest moment of all time on TV .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted August 1, 2013 #52 Share Posted August 1, 2013 It's on sale delivered from Oado at £4.99 and sometimes they make a mistake and include it in quantity discounts. It simply remands us of St Jean ... and The Sloop ... They had the Chandelier episode of Only fools last week on TV ... the funniest moment of all time on TV .... Thanks Jeff,i will Sloop of to the Ocada website to investigate. I saw the shooting party episode this week including the Opera scene. Reminds me, I must check if that ice cream stain has been removed from the lapel of my cream tux jacket.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted August 1, 2013 #53 Share Posted August 1, 2013 No - thanks for the offer - I think our business here is done. ;) Good. No more handbags at dawn then ;) As often happens, these exchanges have shed rather more heat than light. Readers will no doubt draw their own conclusions. Going forward ( :eek:) may I repeat my plea for anyone with knowledge of the current listings of included wine on Silversea to kindly share with the CC Community. No need for speculation on supermarket price points. At least for me, as I know enough about the wine trade to make an inspired guess. You can lower pistols Gentlemen and stand down. Oh, and thanks for the heads up on the Pecheur. Will go fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted August 1, 2013 #54 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Good. No more handbags at dawn then ;) As often happens, these exchanges have shed rather more heat than light. Readers will no doubt draw their own conclusions. Going forward ( :eek:) may I repeat my plea for anyone with knowledge of the current listings of included wine on Silversea to kindly share with the CC Community. No need for speculation on supermarket price points. At least for me, as I know enough about the wine trade to make an inspired guess. You can lower pistols Gentlemen and stand down. Oh, and thanks for the heads up on the Pecheur. Will go fishing. I do like the idea of drawing handbags at dawn ....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted August 1, 2013 #55 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks Jeff,i will Sloop of to the Ocada website to investigate. I saw the shooting party episode this week including the Opera scene. Reminds me, I must check if that ice cream stain has been removed from the lapel of my cream tux jacket.:) I'm sort of sheepish about admitting ... but the Pecheur is I think our favourite white of all time pretty much. I say sheepish because the price must demonstrate a complete lack of finesse on my part. I happen to like very light uncomplicated whites and this is to me perfect. You know a white you choose when sitting down 'south" beside the waters edge when everything seems perfect - but it never tastes the same when you get back? Well this is it. You may have seen yesterday the rather delightful love post. Evidently you and I are the same person. :eek: I was flattered but I guess it might not work the other way .....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connlach Posted August 1, 2013 #56 Share Posted August 1, 2013 No - thanks for the offer - I think our business here is done. ;) Sloping off without answering a question again on yet another thread? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted August 1, 2013 #57 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Sloping off without answering a question again on yet another thread? ;) Pots. Please desist. And please read the CC guidelines and let us move on. Unless of course you have contemporary information about wines currently being offered ( as included wines) on Silversea, in which case please share. Continuing internecine warfare helps nobody and oft times damages the combatants. And can result in punitive sanctions ( see guidelines). Offered in the true spirit of camaraderie that is the hallmark of CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted August 1, 2013 #58 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I do love a 'gal with spirit. Preferably Grappa ... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted August 1, 2013 #59 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I do love a 'gal with spirit. Preferably Grappa ... :) What a Rum observation:rolleyes: Genever 21 springs to mind. Any lurkers out there who know anything about current Silversea "free pours"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigella Posted August 1, 2013 #60 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Ok I'm donning my hard hat and taking a risk to post here! ;) marianh- without wishing to take the thread too far off topic, we were on the Sojourn last month. I would agree that some of the included wines are better than the selection available even 6 months ago. The reds still need further improvement though. Connlach - I think sometimes things get 'lost in translation' with the Sommeliers. My husband is in the wine business - sorry, I mean champagne business -and he was fascinated when the sommelier told us that the vineyard in question belonged to SS. Further 'interrogation' led him to realise that wasn't the case at all. and back to the stuff made in Champagne, I'm glad to see some fellow Deutz fans here. Now I think I need one of those Babychams that Mr L was offering around earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigella Posted August 1, 2013 #61 Share Posted August 1, 2013 They had the Chandelier episode of Only fools last week on TV ... the funniest moment of all time on TV .... And even though we've seen it around 10 times and know exactly what is going to happen, it is still funny. "Brace yourself Rodney" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted August 1, 2013 #62 Share Posted August 1, 2013 It does show the excellent taste of some here. I rarely meet people who have even heard of Deutz let alone love it. What does your husband rate highly amongst the cheaper stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted August 1, 2013 #63 Share Posted August 1, 2013 And even though we've seen it around 10 times and know exactly what is going to happen, it is still funny. "Brace yourself Rodney" :D :D:D:D Today's one was the blow up dolls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigella Posted August 1, 2013 #64 Share Posted August 1, 2013 It does show the excellent taste of some here. I rarely meet people who have even heard of Deutz let alone love it. What does your husband rate highly amongst the cheaper stuff? I would have to ask him about what's coming into the supermarkets here currently. Of course it depends on your tastes, but certainly champagnes by Mailly are worth a try. They are among my favourites in the lower price range. Not widely available here but for those of you in London probably quite easy to obtain. I would expect it to retail around £27 a bottle so unfortunately we're not coming in under £20 on this one. All their offerings are Grand Cru, with Brut Réserve being the entrance level wine. It's pinot noir heavy though so not to everyone's taste. If you're ever in the Reims/Epernay area, definitely worth a visit to them. I'll ask hubby for some lower priced recommendations when I speak to him. He's definitely the expert, not me. I just know what I like the taste of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted August 1, 2013 #65 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Ok I'm donning my hard hat and taking a risk to post here! ;) marianh- without wishing to take the thread too far off topic, we were on the Sojourn last month. I would agree that some of the included wines are better than the selection available even 6 months ago. The reds still need further improvement though. Our last sojourn on the Sojourn ( a while ago) turned up some interesting complementary wines. Laga de Bouza Albarino Masi Alghieri Sangiovese Roc de lussac St Emilion GC Arrowood Cab Sauv We polished off all of the Arrowood:) All of these at supermarket price point circa $20 I would guess and the Arrowood considerably more The creme de la creme was a Masi Amarone. Before you get too jealous we had to pay for it:(. Actually the spend your own money list had surprisingly low "mark ups" on some wines. I understand the quality took a nose dive after that but has recently come on an upward trajectory. Just a bit worried that this thread is in danger of becoming too UKcentric. So once again, please does anyone have information about what is currently offered gratuit on Silversea. Slainte Mhath PS I just remembered another - Chateau St Amand Sauternes - a real sweety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connlach Posted August 1, 2013 #66 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Our last sojourn on the Sojourn ( a while ago) turned up some interesting complementary wines. Laga de Bouza Albarino Masi Alghieri Sangiovese Roc de lussac St Emilion GC Arrowood Cab Sauv We polished off all of the Arrowood:) All of these at supermarket price point circa $20 I would guess and the Arrowood considerably more The creme de la creme was a Masi Amarone. Before you get too jealous we had to pay for it:(. Actually the spend your own money list had surprisingly low "mark ups" on some wines. I understand the quality took a nose dive after that but has recently come on an upward trajectory. Just a bit worried that this thread is in danger of becoming too UKcentric. So once again, please does anyone have information about what is currently offered gratuit on Silversea. Slainte Mhath Managed to dig up some notes but whether still offered I am unsure. This was a decent red: http://www.virginwines.co.uk/AST/wines/PRD~C06313/Chateau-La-Fleur-Bellevue-2009.jsp and this was one of the whites: http://www.wineandco.co.uk/domaine-lebrun-pouilly-fume-2011-11428-uk-liv-uk.html I hope you appreciate my attempt to answer the questions asked which I have done the whole way through the thread unlike others. I look forward to hearing about some of the other wines on offer shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connlach Posted August 1, 2013 #67 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Ok I'm donning my hard hat and taking a risk to post here! ;) marianh- without wishing to take the thread too far off topic, we were on the Sojourn last month. I would agree that some of the included wines are better than the selection available even 6 months ago. The reds still need further improvement though. Connlach - I think sometimes things get 'lost in translation' with the Sommeliers. My husband is in the wine business - sorry, I mean champagne business -and he was fascinated when the sommelier told us that the vineyard in question belonged to SS. Further 'interrogation' led him to realise that wasn't the case at all. and back to the stuff made in Champagne, I'm glad to see some fellow Deutz fans here. Now I think I need one of those Babychams that Mr L was offering around earlier. Thanks Nigella for the information. I will make sure I question them further next time. He gave us a free bottle of wine (not sparking wine :)) of the premium list to drink in Le Champagne and we are still not sure why. He must have liked us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted August 1, 2013 #68 Share Posted August 1, 2013 So once again, please does anyone have information about what is currently offered gratuit on Silversea. You may be amused at "someone with a similar sense of humour" posted some time ago about how to get the best wine out of Silversea without a wine list. No name - no pack drill .....;) http://boards.cruisecritic.com./showthread.php?t=179754 People thought it fun at the time .... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted August 1, 2013 #69 Share Posted August 1, 2013 You may be amused at "someone with a similar sense of humour" posted some time ago about how to get the best wine out of Silversea without a wine list. No name - no pack drill .....;) http://boards.cruisecritic.com./showthread.php?t=179754 People thought it fun at the time .... . Oh so true. But I have found polite persistence pays eventually. Alternatively the Geldof technique has been known to be effective - " Give me your expletive deleted winelist" ( a la Live Aid). Not recommended because you may get the wine you deserve rather than the one you ordered. And Montezumas revenge. Let's try a different tack - Any friends across the pond who can shed light on Silversea's current " free pours"? Or anyone anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted August 1, 2013 #70 Share Posted August 1, 2013 It also helps if your picture is on the wall nehind the doors to service areas ......;) If you look carefully you will find they all are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted August 1, 2013 #71 Share Posted August 1, 2013 If you look carefully you will find they all are. Who is?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted August 2, 2013 #72 Share Posted August 2, 2013 :D:D:D Today's one was the blow up dolls! That must have brought back happy memories for you Jeff.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted August 2, 2013 #73 Share Posted August 2, 2013 That must have brought back happy memories for you Jeff.;) None of the allegations were ever proved. I was happy. "She" was deflated. All hot air if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted August 2, 2013 #74 Share Posted August 2, 2013 None of the allegations were ever proved. I was happy. "She" was deflated. All hot air if you ask me. Have you still got your Robin outfit,I think I can dig my Batman costume out if you want.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCruiseJeff Posted August 2, 2013 #75 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Have you still got your Robin outfit,I think I can dig my Batman costume out if you want.:) Bien sewer mon sewer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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