Mikkar Posted October 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Last week on the Breakaway, we had planned to purchase 4 bottles from the mid level of this package because we like the Robert Mondavi Chardonnay, but it isn't available anymore. It has been replaced by Simi. We asked if the new wine was available by the glass at the bar so that we could taste it before we purchased it, but it isn't available by the glass or the bottle anywhere on the ship, so we ended up buying the Mondavi by the single bottle. Some of the other wines have also changed, so if you planned to purchase this package for a specific wine, you may want to check the list to make sure it's still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meltingmoments Posted October 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Last week on the Breakaway, we had planned to purchase 4 bottles from the mid level of this package because we like the Robert Mondavi Chardonnay, but it isn't available anymore. It has been replaced by Simi. We asked if the new wine was available by the glass at the bar so that we could taste it before we purchased it, but it isn't available by the glass or the bottle anywhere on the ship, so we ended up buying the Mondavi by the single bottle. Some of the other wines have also changed, so if you planned to purchase this package for a specific wine, you may want to check the list to make sure it's still available. Would you happen to have that list at all? Thank-you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow1 Posted October 16, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I was just going to ask the same question!! You know where our priorities are!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkar Posted October 16, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Here you go.... The Enthusiast 4 Bottles - $88 6 Bottles - $132 8 Bottles - $176 Beringer, Sparkling White Zinfandel – California Lindemans, Bin 90 Moscato – Australia Ruffino, Pinot Grigio – Delle Venezie, Italy Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay - South Australia Beringer White Zinfandel - California Colores Del Sol, Malbec – Mandoza, Argentina Ravenswood “Zen of Zin” Zinfandel – California Rioja Vega, Criaza-Rioja - Spain Black Opal, Shiraz/Cabernet – Southern Australia The Aficionado Including selections from the “Enthusiast” category plus the following 4 Bottles - $98 6 Bottles - $146 8 Bottles - $196 Rosemont, Riesling – Southeastern Australia Estancia, Pinot Grigio – California North & South by Norwegian Cruise Line, Sauvignon Blanc - California Clos du Bois,Sauvignon Blanc-North Coast, California Simi, Chardonnay - Sonoma, California Estancia, Pinot Noir - California Rancho Zabaco, “Heritage Vines” Zinfandel – Sonoma, California Blackstone, Merlot - California Estancia, Meritage - California The Connoisseur Including selections from the “Enthusiast” and “Aficionado" categories plus the following 4 Bottles - $110 6 Bottles - $162 8 Bottles - $216 Dry Creek, Fume Blanc – Sonoma, California Oberon, Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley, California I'M Deep Rose Isabel Mondavi - Napa Valley, California Isabel Mandavi, Chardonnay – Carneros, California Bonterra Organic Chardonnay – CMendicino Valley, California Spellbound, Petit Sirah – California North & South by Norwegian Cruise Line, Red Blend - California Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz - South Australia Oberon, Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted October 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Looks very similar to what they have previously offered. I think most are the same. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnoliaBlossom Posted October 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 16, 2014 We were on the Jewel last week and I noticed it was different, too. There doesn't seem to be any real rhyme or reason to some of their groupings. If memory serves me correctly, the North and South SV was the same bottle price as the Beringer WZ, but thet are in different categories. I thought the Mondavi was available but in the Conniseur class. But I could be mistaken. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow1 Posted October 17, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millineumwoman Posted October 17, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 17, 2014 just a quick question do you get to pick a different wine from that list for each bottle or do you only get one choice each time? and are they worth that price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 17, 2014 just a quick question do you get to pick a different wine from that list for each bottle or do you only get one choice each time? and are they worth that price? You may choose up to four from the list, all the same or all different. They will give you a chit with your selection written on it that you present to any bartender or waiter to receive your bottle. It is my understanding that you may switch a choice later if you want to but I've never actually tried that. There is a huge mark-up for wine so "are they worth it" is a loaded question. We did enjoy our selections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkar Posted October 17, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted October 17, 2014 just a quick question do you get to pick a different wine from that list for each bottle or do you only get one choice each time? and are they worth that price? You can choose from the list on the level that you purchase and from any level lower. You can choose 4 different or all the same. I think it's worth it if you're buying wine on the ship. If we had been able to choose the Robert Mondavi from the mid level on the previous list, it would have been $24.50 per bottle. To buy an individual bottle of the same wine at the bar costs $32.00. I could probably get it for less at home and bring it with me but then you have still have to pay the corkage fee. We were on the Jewel last week and I noticed it was different, too. There doesn't seem to be any real rhyme or reason to some of their groupings. If memory serves me correctly, the North and South SV was the same bottle price as the Beringer WZ, but thet are in different categories. I thought the Mondavi was available but in the Conniseur class. But I could be mistaken. They have Isabel Mondavi Chardonnay but not Robert. I'm going to try a couple of the new wines before our next cruise in November to see which one I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karoo Posted October 18, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Looks very similar to what they have previously offered. I think most are the same. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Unfortunately the NZ Sauvignon Blanc Matua Valley has disappeared. The only wine I drink onboard. It was in the mid priced range. It looks like I'll have to bring my own onboard. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minecrafter Posted October 18, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 18, 2014 If you buy the 4 wines on board (viva vino), can you have the bottles in your stateroom or only consume them at the restaurants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmg8142 Posted October 18, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 18, 2014 If you buy the 4 wines on board (viva vino), can you have the bottles in your stateroom or only consume them at the restaurants? You can have them wherever you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSNA5861 Posted October 18, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Unfortunately the NZ Sauvignon Blanc Matua Valley has disappeared. The only wine I drink onboard. It was in the mid priced range. It looks like I'll have to bring my own onboard. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app We also like the Matua Valley and it seemed to be the most popular at Dinner time during our last Cruise on NCL Pearl in Apr 14. It is strange that it is not included in the package as it is still included in NCL Wine List dated 02/05/2014 (just checked a few minutes ago). I will check this out during our upcoming cruise on NCL Jade and will ask the appropriate director during the Meet & Greet the reason for deleting it from the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 18, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 18, 2014 If you buy the 4 wines on board (viva vino), can you have the bottles in your stateroom or only consume them at the restaurants? We had one in the theater watching a show, one in a specialty restaurant, one on our balcony and one in the MDR.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted October 18, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Here you go.... The Enthusiast 4 Bottles - $88 6 Bottles - $132 8 Bottles - $176 Beringer, Sparkling White Zinfandel – California - Yes Lindemans, Bin 90 Moscato – Australia - Yes Ruffino, Pinot Grigio – Delle Venezie, Italy - Yes Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay - South Australia Beringer White Zinfandel - California Colores Del Sol, Malbec – Mandoza, Argentina Ravenswood “Zen of Zin” Zinfandel – California - Yes Rioja Vega, Criaza-Rioja - Spain Black Opal, Shiraz/Cabernet – Southern Australia - Yes The Aficionado Including selections from the “Enthusiast” category plus the following 4 Bottles - $98 6 Bottles - $146 8 Bottles - $196 Rosemont, Riesling – Southeastern Australia - Yes Estancia, Pinot Grigio – California - Yes North & South by Norwegian Cruise Line, Sauvignon Blanc - California Clos du Bois,Sauvignon Blanc-North Coast, California Simi, Chardonnay - Sonoma, California Estancia, Pinot Noir - Californi - Yesa Rancho Zabaco, “Heritage Vines” Zinfandel – Sonoma, California - Yes Blackstone, Merlot - California Estancia, Meritage - California The Connoisseur Including selections from the “Enthusiast” and “Aficionado" categories plus the following 4 Bottles - $110 6 Bottles - $162 8 Bottles - $216 Dry Creek, Fume Blanc – Sonoma, California - Yes Oberon, Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley, California I'M Deep Rose Isabel Mondavi - Napa Valley, California Isabel Mandavi, Chardonnay – Carneros, California - Yes Bonterra Organic Chardonnay – CMendicino Valley, California Spellbound, Petit Sirah – California Yes North & South by Norwegian Cruise Line, Red Blend - California Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz - South Australia Oberon, Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California Thought a comparison would be interesting, so those with "yes" beside them are carried over from the previous list. Not sure about the "North & South" wines, guess they're new as well. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnoliaBlossom Posted October 19, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yes, the North and South are new. It is a private label wine NCL has introduced. We really liked the SV. It became my favorite sipping wine on the cruise. I did not take the reds or hear anyone comment on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasChic Posted October 19, 2014 #18 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Here you go.... The Enthusiast 4 Bottles - $88 6 Bottles - $132 8 Bottles - $176 Beringer, Sparkling White Zinfandel – California Lindemans, Bin 90 Moscato – Australia Ruffino, Pinot Grigio – Delle Venezie, Italy Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay - South Australia Beringer White Zinfandel - California Colores Del Sol, Malbec – Mandoza, Argentina Ravenswood “Zen of Zin” Zinfandel – California Rioja Vega, Criaza-Rioja - Spain Black Opal, Shiraz/Cabernet – Southern Australia The Aficionado Including selections from the “Enthusiast” category plus the following 4 Bottles - $98 6 Bottles - $146 8 Bottles - $196 Rosemont, Riesling – Southeastern Australia Estancia, Pinot Grigio – California North & South by Norwegian Cruise Line, Sauvignon Blanc - California Clos du Bois,Sauvignon Blanc-North Coast, California Simi, Chardonnay - Sonoma, California Estancia, Pinot Noir - California Rancho Zabaco, “Heritage Vines” Zinfandel – Sonoma, California Blackstone, Merlot - California Estancia, Meritage - California The Connoisseur Including selections from the “Enthusiast” and “Aficionado" categories plus the following 4 Bottles - $110 6 Bottles - $162 8 Bottles - $216 Dry Creek, Fume Blanc – Sonoma, California Oberon, Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley, California I'M Deep Rose Isabel Mondavi - Napa Valley, California Isabel Mandavi, Chardonnay – Carneros, California Bonterra Organic Chardonnay – CMendicino Valley, California Spellbound, Petit Sirah – California North & South by Norwegian Cruise Line, Red Blend - California Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz - South Australia Oberon, Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California This list is not very good, only (2) Cabs although inconvenient, I'm better off bringing my own. Sent from my SM-G900T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavaine Posted October 20, 2014 #19 Share Posted October 20, 2014 We also like the Matua Valley and it seemed to be the most popular at Dinner time during our last Cruise on NCL Pearl in Apr 14. It is strange that it is not included in the package as it is still included in NCL Wine List dated 02/05/2014 (just checked a few minutes ago). I will check this out during our upcoming cruise on NCL Jade and will ask the appropriate director during the Meet & Greet the reason for deleting it from the list. It may have been removed from the list due to difficulties in maintaining adequate inventory of it. On our September cruise on the Jewel, the Matua was only available in limited quantities, and was only available to Viva Vino purchasers. It was still on the wine list, but was not being sold in the bars or restaurants. It was our favourite of the wines we purchased, and we have bought a couple of bottles since returning from our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asda Posted November 21, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Is there a service charge on top of each package or is that included I can't remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted November 21, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Is there a service charge on top of each package or is that included I can't remember? A 15% gratuity is added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meltingmoments Posted November 22, 2014 #22 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Ha ha, would love the company :p :) :) Seriously though, I checked our last Viva Vino package list and at the bottom it says "A 15% gratuity will be added to your check". I didn't for one moment think it was optional and never considered questioning it! But we're all different, I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel71 Posted November 22, 2014 #23 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Hi last week I asked for the current list for the Viva Vino Package... they sent me this one are there differences between European and US Cruises? or did they sent me an old one? VivaVinoOrderForm(1).pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted November 22, 2014 #24 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Hilast week I asked for the current list for the Viva Vino Package... they sent me this one are there differences between European and US Cruises? or did they sent me an old one? There are a few factors: The NCL offices don't always have the most up to date information. The Viva Vino lists are not necessarily the same on every ship. I have seen slightly different lists on different cruises. The only way you will know for sure what is available is to wait and see I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh Posted November 22, 2014 #25 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Does the Viva Vino package have to be purchased before you board the ship, or can you purchase it once onboard? Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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