Champagne Socialist Posted July 8 #1 Share Posted July 8 Can anyone who’s been on a Scenic river cruise, especially on Scenic Azure on the Douro, tell me what wines and spirits are included in the complimentary drinks? Is there a complimentary champagne or other sparkling wine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRD Toronto Posted July 8 #2 Share Posted July 8 There are different wines every night / lunch paired to the menu there is a sparking wine at the bar every day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kristelle Posted July 8 #3 Share Posted July 8 on our Scenic Budapest to Amsterdam cruise, all wines (including sparkling) , soft drinks, beers. mixed spirit drinks, cocktails, coffees were included 24/7 There were a couple of really high end wines not included and a couple of really high end spirits/ports - not sure if anyone bought them. I only know that because they were listed on back of drinks list pamphlet on the bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted July 9 #4 Share Posted July 9 There used to be a list on the website, it’s now disappeared but it’s a very very short list compared with what is included. Plenty of different sparkling wines and if you aren’t interested in the suggested wines at lunch or dinner ask for the wine list, I must admit this took us a few cruises to find out. The staff are so good they will soon realise your favourites or if you like to try different offerings. I’ve never, so far been caught out with a paid for option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pontac Posted July 9 #5 Share Posted July 9 18 hours ago, Champagne Socialist said: Can anyone who’s been on a Scenic river cruise, especially on Scenic Azure on the Douro, tell me what wines and spirits are included in the complimentary drinks? Is there a complimentary champagne or other sparkling wine? I departed the Scenic Azure at Porto yesterday after the Unforgettable Douro 11 day cruise. The refreshing thing is that on Scenic Azure all the wines on the list are Portuguese except for one white and one red Spanish wine. There will be different wines on other cruises. You do not need to ask for the wine list because it is in the menu folder you are given at lunch and dinner. When the folder is given you the waiter opens it at the first two pages which have the food items. Turn over and there are two pages of wines, one page white and one red/pink. Unfortunately the list does not name the grape varieties in the wines, but all the reds and most of the whites are blends of mostly native Portuguese varieties. I only recognised two wines - Mateus Rose and Monte Velho - the second of which I have bought from The Wine Society. Not knowing the wines I took the recommended wines offered by the waiters - later on when we wanted white I asked for Vinho Verde which tastes fresher to our palate than the other (wooded) whites. If you don't like any wine, ask for another. There is complimentary sparking wine at the bar, or ask the waiter. Both white and pink - from Portugal. If you want Champagne - which I did - and we had a glass as aperitif before dinner it is best to go the bar yourself and order it the check the bottle as they tend to pour the Portuguese fizz when asked for Champagne. After I corrected them twice they s got the Champagne subsequently. The Champagne is Drappier. At breakfast buffet is Moet & Chandon on self pour. Also at the bar is Ferreira Tawny Port. This is a favourite brand of the Portuguese and I liked it. Alcoholic drinks are available from 11:00 till midnight (except the breakfast Champagne). Outside of those times you have your complimentary mini bar in your room. There is a two page 'Chairmans List' of drinks you have to buy. The wine seems to be priced twice retail cost. Here is the list of on-board included wines 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagne Socialist Posted July 9 Author #6 Share Posted July 9 That is amazingly comprehensive, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pontac Posted July 9 #7 Share Posted July 9 You did ask about the included spirits. I don't drink spirits now so I didn't photo all the list but be assured that all the major types are available free (except you've paid for them in your fare 🙂 ) but maybe not your favourite brand. I only photographed the two pages of the bar menu which had wines & Ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kristelle Posted July 9 #8 Share Posted July 9 re spirits - Jack Daniels and Jim Beam were definitely included dont ask me how I know 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted July 10 #9 Share Posted July 10 Lagavulin we drunk them dry one evening that's a group of Aussies and Brits. There is usually a good selection of Scotch on board, peaty, smokey, and more for any taste. Vino Verde is an excellent light white wine with a slight lemon edge which for some reason makes it seem like a little of fizz its popularity is growing. If you don’t like the selection ask for another we have found there is usually a member of staff on board willing to help your choice. The guy on our Bordeaux cruise was superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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