Kona921 Posted February 11, 2014 #26 Share Posted February 11, 2014 We will bring Dariush Chardonnay Dariush Cabernet Molly Dooker Enchanted Path Golden Eye Pinot Noir Denner Zinfandel And?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvcmember Posted February 11, 2014 #27 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkiC Posted February 11, 2014 #28 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #29 Share Posted February 11, 2014 We will bring Dariush Chardonnay Dariush Cabernet Molly Dooker Enchanted Path Golden Eye Pinot Noir Denner Zinfandel And?? Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #30 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #31 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kona921 Posted February 11, 2014 #32 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Posted February 11, 2014 #33 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #34 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #35 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #36 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #37 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted February 11, 2014 #38 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted February 11, 2014 #39 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #40 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YubaSutter Posted February 11, 2014 #41 Share Posted February 11, 2014 We generally bring Klinker Brick Old Ghost and Cakebread Chardonnay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #42 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #43 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 11, 2014 Author #44 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson's aunt Posted February 11, 2014 #45 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelinjones Posted February 12, 2014 #46 Share Posted February 12, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 12, 2014 Author #47 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Love this post: here's what we'd take if we were leaving for a cruise tomorrow:==== SNIP ==== 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted February 12, 2014 #48 Share Posted February 12, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
496and706 Posted February 12, 2014 #49 Share Posted February 12, 2014 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.") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 13, 2014 Author #50 Share Posted February 13, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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