Who? What? Wine?

[Kona921]

We will bring

 

Dariush Chardonnay

Dariush Cabernet

Molly Dooker Enchanted Path

Golden Eye Pinot Noir

Denner Zinfandel

 

And??

[dvcmember]

For our upcoming cruise we are probably taking 6 bottles. We always bring a bottle to Pinnacle when either dining for lunch or dinner, plus we always have something on formal night in the MDR.

 

Bringing on this trip:

Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Perfect for PG steaks or lamb

Decoy by Duckhorn

Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne

Chardonnay

Malbec

[PunkiC]

We are really lucky in that we rally like cheap wine. Don't laugh, unless you are in Italy, Australia, or the South of France where all wine is amazing, finding really good cheap wine can be a challenge.

 

I once did a study of all the Trader Joe's reds--I love red wine--and found that my favorite was Viñas Chilenas Reserva Merlot which was crazy because it was one of the least expensive wines of all. Now, if I can find it, that is my wine of choice for every day.

 

It used to be that from time to time Two Buck Chuck was really good, but now that I have discovered the Viñas Chilenas Reserva Merlot it's not worth the effort to try it any more. Who knows they may still get some amazing batches but we haven't tasted it in years.

 

Some of my other favorite finds were "No Name" Wine in Sydney, Australia, which is also an overage wine bottled as "No Name" along with a magnificent red we bought in St. Maxim for $1.99 a bottle and took to a wine tasting in Cannes where it won first prize. :p

 

My other favorite was a free-to-me 1994 Chateau Margaux which we were drinking in the Concorde lounge in London. We later learned that it cost over $700 a bottle. We sure did enjoy it! :)

[POA1]

We will bring

 

Dariush Chardonnay

Dariush Cabernet

Molly Dooker Enchanted Path

Golden Eye Pinot Noir

Denner Zinfandel

 

And??

 

Very nice!

[POA1]

We usually take a red and a white for dinner each night. On formal nights, we throw in a Champagne as well. (We travel with other people, so it's not two people on three bottles.) We like to mix it up and I try to pick both new, interesting wines and some old favorites.

 

Here's our group's list for the cruise at the end of the month. I apologize if you are behind us at the wine check in, but we'll give HAL a hard copy to expedite things. :)

 

• A to Z Pinot Noir, 2011, Red, Pinot Noir, Oregon
  
• Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Uco Valley Reserve, 2011, Red, Malbec, Argentina / Mendoza
  
• Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes, 2011, Red, Garnacha and Cariñena, Spain / Catalan
  
• Argyle Extended Tirage, 2001, Sparkling, Chardonnay / Pinot Noir, Oregon / Willamette Valley
  
• Bodega Norton Malbec Reserve, 2010, Red, Malbec, Argentina / Mendoza
  
• Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling Evergreen, 2012, White, Riesling, Washington / Columbia Valley
  
• Chateau du Retout Haut Medoc, 2010, Red, Bordeaux, France / Bordeaux
  
• Chateau Ormes de Pez St Estephe, 2010, Red, Bordeaux, France / Bordeaux
  
• Chateau Ste Michelle Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Vineyard, 2012, White, Sauvignon Blanc, Washington / Horse Heaven Hills
  
• D'Arenberg Marsanne Viognier Hermit Crab, 2010, White, Viogner / Meritage, Australia / McClaren Vale
  
• Goats do Roam White, 2011, White, Viogner / Meritage, South Africa / Western Cape
  
• Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape, 2006, Red, Rhone, France / Southern Rhone
  
• Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top, NV, Sparkling, Champagne, France / Champagne
  
• Hogue, 2011, White, Gewurztraminer, Washington / Columbia Valley
  
• JJ Vincent Pouilly Fuisse Marie Antoinette, 2011, White, White Burgundy, France / Burgundy
  
• Ken Wright, Savoya, 2010, Red, Pinot Noir, Oregon / Yamhill-Carlton District
  
• Lopez de Heredia Gravonia Crianza Blanco, 2003, White, Rioja, Spain / La Rioja
  
• Mollydooker 2 Left Feet Shiraz Cabernet Merlot, 2012, Red, Shiraz / Meritage, Australia / McClaren Vale
  
• Montaudon Grande Rose Brut , NV, Sparkling, Champagne, France / Champagne
  
• Produttori del Barbaresco, 2008, Red, Barbaresco, Italy / Piedmont
  
• Taittenger Domaine Carneros Brut, 2009, Sparkling, Napa, France / Champagne
  
• Terredora Di Paolo Greco di Tufo, 2012, White, Greco, Italy / Campania
  
• Txakoli Txomin Extaniz, 2011, White, Txakoli (Hondarrabi Zuri), Spain / Basque
  
• Villa Antinori Toscana Red, 2010, Red, Sangiovese / Meritage, Italy / Tuscany
  

Edited February 11, 2014 by POA1

[POA1]

For our upcoming cruise we are probably taking 6 bottles. We always bring a bottle to Pinnacle when either dining for lunch or dinner, plus we always have something on formal night in the MDR.

 

Bringing on this trip:

Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Perfect for PG steaks or lamb

Decoy by Duckhorn

Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne

Chardonnay

Malbec

 

Yummy. Thanks for sharing.

[Kona921]

We usually take a red and a white for dinner each night. On formal nights, we throw in a Champagne as well. (We travel with other people, so it's not two people on three bottles.) We like to mix it up and I try to pick both new, interesting wines and some old favorites.

 

Here's our group's list for the cruise at the end of the month. I apologize if you are behind us at the wine check in, but we'll give HAL a hard copy to expedite things. :)

 

• A to Z Pinot Noir, 2011, Red, Pinot Noir, Oregon
  
• Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Uco Valley Reserve, 2011, Red, Malbec, Argentina / Mendoza
  
• Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes, 2011, Red, Garnacha and Cariñena, Spain / Catalan
  
• Argyle Extended Tirage, 2001, Sparkling, Chardonnay / Pinot Noir, Oregon / Willamette Valley
  
• Bodega Norton Malbec Reserve, 2010, Red, Malbec, Argentina / Mendoza
  
• Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling Evergreen, 2012, White, Riesling, Washington / Columbia Valley
  
• Chateau du Retout Haut Medoc, 2010, Red, Bordeaux, France / Bordeaux
  
• Chateau Ormes de Pez St Estephe, 2010, Red, Bordeaux, France / Bordeaux
  
• Chateau Ste Michelle Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Vineyard, 2012, White, Sauvignon Blanc, Washington / Horse Heaven Hills
  
• D'Arenberg Marsanne Viognier Hermit Crab, 2010, White, Viogner / Meritage, Australia / McClaren Vale
  
• Goats do Roam White, 2011, White, Viogner / Meritage, South Africa / Western Cape
  
• Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape, 2006, Red, Rhone, France / Southern Rhone
  
• Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top, NV, Sparkling, Champagne, France / Champagne
  
• Hogue, 2011, White, Gewurztraminer, Washington / Columbia Valley
  
• JJ Vincent Pouilly Fuisse Marie Antoinette, 2011, White, White Burgundy, France / Burgundy
  
• Ken Wright, Savoya, 2010, Red, Pinot Noir, Oregon / Yamhill-Carlton District
  
• Lopez de Heredia Gravonia Crianza Blanco, 2003, White, Rioja, Spain / La Rioja
  
• Mollydooker 2 Left Feet Shiraz Cabernet Merlot, 2012, Red, Shiraz / Meritage, Australia / McClaren Vale
  
• Montaudon Grande Rose Brut , NV, Sparkling, Champagne, France / Champagne
  
• Produttori del Barbaresco, 2008, Red, Barbaresco, Italy / Piedmont
  
• Taittenger Domaine Carneros Brut, 2009, Sparkling, Napa, France / Champagne
  
• Terredora Di Paolo Greco di Tufo, 2012, White, Greco, Italy / Campania
  
• Txakoli Txomin Extaniz, 2011, White, Txakoli (Hondarrabi Zuri), Spain / Basque
  
• Villa Antinori Toscana Red, 2010, Red, Sangiovese / Meritage, Italy / Tuscany
  

 

Two Left feet is a great one...sounds like you and your group will be well set for delicious food AND special wine!!!

 

My husband and I tend to prefer California wines but have on occasion strayed....we recently had a Rex Hill Pinot Noir...very nice

[Cristiano]

Australian: Penfolds 389 Vintage 1988

 

American: Longboard Russian River Valley Syrah 2009

 

Italian: Brunello di Montalcino Castello Banfi Vintage 2000

 

French: Krug Clos du Mesnil Brut Blanc de Blancs Vintage 1985

 

The only one I am missing at the moment is the Longboard :(

 

Ciao Cristiano.

[POA1]

Australian: Penfolds 389 Vintage 1988

 

American: Longboard Russian River Valley Syrah 2009

 

Italian: Brunello di Montalcino Castello Banfi Vintage 2000

 

French: Krug Clos du Mesnil Brut Blanc de Blancs Vintage 1985

 

The only one I am missing at the moment is the Longboard :(

 

Ciao Cristiano.

 

Love your list! Especially the Krug - my all time favorite Champagne.

[POA1]

For my Alaska cruise I'll be looking for one bottle of Oyster Bay Brut Rose, 2 bottles of Vina Chilcaya Cab, a bottle of Graffigna Malbec, and one bottle of "other" red wine. This is not all for me (okay the Oyster Bay is all for me, but the rest is to share). :D

 

That sounds like a nice selection.

[POA1]

Oh forgot to add...... Apothic. (I think that's how it's spelled). Closely followed by Oyster Bay.

 

Apothic is my DSIL's."house red" - literally the red wine she serves at her house - a nice, easy drinking meritage. Both your wines are great for pairing with food.

[POA1]

For my Alaska cruise I'll be looking for one bottle of Oyster Bay Brut Rose, 2 bottles of Vina Chilcaya Cab, a bottle of Graffigna Malbec, and one bottle of "other" red wine. This is not all for me (okay the Oyster Bay is all for me, but the rest is to share). :D

 

Until I saw your post, I didn't even know that Oyster Bay made a sparkling wine. We'll have to be on the lookout for it.

[CowPrincess]

Until I saw your post, I didn't even know that Oyster Bay made a sparkling wine. We'll have to be on the lookout for it.

 

We had planned a cruise from San Diego, and I had trouble finding the OB Brut Rose online in San Diego. It seems to be much more readily available in Canada (which is pretty odd :eek: ) If you do find it, I hope you enjoy it!

[pris993]

You can check Total Wine's inventory online if I recall correctly, there are a few dozen selections from Israel. They usually set up holiday displays. You can also search on the word Kosher on their site. They even stock Laurent Perrier Kosher Champagne. Who knew?

 

Thanks for the suggestion, will check it out. My DH is from France, so we tend to shop the old fashion way, so did not think of checking on line. But good idea.

[POA1]

Thanks for the suggestion, will check it out. My DH is from France, so we tend to shop the old fashion way, so did not think of checking on line. But good idea.

 

The nice thing about their site is that it will tell you which Aisle and which side of the aisle for each wine when you look at the wine details page.

 

No point wasting valuable vacation time wandering around the store.... Of course, some people, myself included, like wandering around wine shops.

[YubaSutter]

We generally bring Klinker Brick Old Ghost and Cakebread Chardonnay.

[POA1]

We will bring

 

Dariush Chardonnay

Dariush Cabernet

Molly Dooker Enchanted Path

Golden Eye Pinot Noir

Denner Zinfandel

 

And??

 

Sounds good. I especially like that your list is open ended. :thumbup:

[POA1]

Bringing on this trip:

Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Perfect for PG steaks or lamb

Decoy by Duckhorn

Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne

Chardonnay

Malbec

 

Sounds like a party!

[POA1]

We are really lucky in that we rally like cheap wine. Don't laugh...

 

Wouldn't think of it. Drink what you like. Like what you drink.

[Watson's aunt]

My post disappeared:( that what happens when I am drinking wine.

 

I also drink wine most of the time (at Home)

 

I also found and love Trader Joe's Vivas Chilenas Reserva Merlot

 

A buy my cheap whine at Whole Foods.

 

I love Harthill Farms Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Last new years I was A whole foods and they had this wine Hardy's Stamp of Australia Cabernet Sauvignon it was in sale 10 0/0 of a case and then another 20 0/0 I was getting 3 bottles free per case. I went back and bought another case.

 

I also love Oyster bay.

 

I also try other wines My Brother brings special wine for holidays.

 

Trader Joe had this wine I love but I can't find it any more. Also I was at Trader Joe's last week and they re aranged thier store and have cut back on thier large wine section. it a small collection now. Very disappointed

 

Mary

[travelinjones]

Love this post: here's what we'd take if we were leaving for a cruise tomorrow:

Alta Vista Alto, Mendoza

Bearboat Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

Mendel Unus, Mendoza

A. Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel

Laurent-Perrier Champagne or Tattinger

 

 

 

If we have to prioritize due to weight, we'd take a bottle of Rafanelli and stop in the port before boarding to find a few good bottles.

[POA1]

Love this post: here's what we'd take if we were leaving for a cruise tomorrow:

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If we have to prioritize due to weight, we'd take a bottle of Rafanelli and stop in the port before boarding to find a few good bottles.

 

Awesome! Love the lineup shot!

[innlady1]

I prefer an oaky chardonnay and brought six on board Maasdam 1/27...saved two for our "allotment" here on Noordam (a b2b on two different ships!).

I have supplemented it with Toasted Head chardonnay from the Navigator package...it's very similar to my favorite, Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay so all is well here.

Having said that, I Spain, France and Italy, I would certainly bring local wines onto the ship as we did last fall...I enjoyed some really nice wines from those ports.

[496and706]

My husband always packs a Champagne and an Ice Wine. I can't remember names at the moment.

 

We always enjoy the reaction when the wine guy sees the Ice wine. ("Please chill this until it's time for dessert.")

[POA1]

Thanks to everyone for their posts. It's nice to see that everyone enjoys their favorites when they travel.

 

Since HAL is recording all our wines when they sticker them, I'm hopeful that they'll step up their wine game. I'm sure it's a tough balancing act for them since space is at a premium and they have to cater to thousands of passengers with varying tastes and budgets.

 

Cheers!