Volendam Dining Room wine list 2006

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I will break it up into categories because of the large size:


CHAMPAGNES &

SPARKLING WINES


"In victory, you deserve Champagne, in defeat, you need it."

- Napoleon Bonaparte




Bottle Glass

France
001 Dom Pérignon Brut $194.00
008 Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Rosé $ 84.00
006 Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial $ 72.00
007 Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label Brut N.V. $ 70.00 $14.00
010 Taittinger Brut La Francaise $ 68.00 $13.50
011 Lanson Black Label Brut $ 56.00
009 Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut $ 56.00 $11.25

United States
015 Roederer Estate Sparkling $ 48.00 $ 9.50
014 Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut $ 30.00 $ 6.00
013 Chase-Limogère Brut $ 20.00

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WHITE WINE

"Wine can of their wits the wise
beguile, make the sage
frolic, and the serious smile."

- Homer, "Odyssey (9th c. B.C.)


CHARDONNAY

Chardonnay is the classic white grape, which is oaky with vanilla overtones in its aromas and flavor. It has a crisp and buttery taste. It's pleasant with just about any dish containing cheese, eggs, fish or fowl.
Bottle Glass

Argentina
177 Navarro Correas Chardonnay $ 36.00

Australia
179 Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat Chardonnay $ 36.00

Chile

175 Errazuriz Chardonnay $ 32.00
176 Tarapaca Chardonnay $ 26.00

France
151 William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru $ 58.00 $ 11.75
152 Bouchard Pouilly Fuissé $ 68.00
150 Bouchard Macon Villages $ 26.00

New Zealand
184 Monkey Bay Chardonnay $ 39.00

South Africa
190 Footprint Chardonnay $ 30.00

United States
130 Columbia Crest $ 27.00
107 ZD Reserve Chardonnay $ 86.00
110 Grgich Hills Chardonnay $ 69.00
109 Jordan Alexander Chardonnay $ 66.00
108 Cuvaison Chardonnay $ 48.00
104 Hess Select Chardonnay $ 39.00 $ 7.75
106 Beringer Chardonnay $ 39.00 $ 7.75
105 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Rsrv Chardonnay $ 38.00
103 Simi Russian River Reserve Chardonnay $ 38.00
125 Chateau Ste Michelle $ 34.00
102 Esser Chardonnay $ 28.00 $ 5.50
101 Nathanson Creek Chardonnay $ 20.00



CHENIN BLANC
Chenin Blanc is a grape variety producing fruity, lightly sweet or sometimes dry wines. It makes for a good sipping wine. Pair it with salads and cheeses.

Bottle Glass
South Africa
192 Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc $34.00


SAUVIGNON BLANC
The Sauvignon Blanc grape produces wines of distinction that exhibit tropical passion fruit, melon and mango aromas, and a delicious, dry mouthfeel. It is especially good when served with seafood.
Bottle Glass
Australia
180 Fox Creek Sauvignon Blanc $ 40.00

France
154 Ladoucette Pouilly Fumé $ 68.00
155 Michel Redde Sancerre $ 44.00 $ 8.75
157 Chateau Beyran Bordeaux $ 32.00

New Zealand
181 Mills Reef Sauvignon Blanc $ 39.00
182 Grove Mill Sauvignon Blanc $ 38.00

South Africa
191 Fairview Estate Sauvignon Blanc $ 34.00

United States
113 Ferrari-Carrano Fumé Blanc $ 42.00
114 Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc $ 34.00 $ 6.75
116 Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc $ 32.00
112 Robert Mondavi Private Sel. Sauv Blanc $ 30.00


PINOT GRIGIO-FALANGHINA-GAVI
Pinot Grigio makes a pinkish-white wine that is crisp, medium-bodied, well balanced and with nice floral aromas. Pair it with salads, white fish and light pastas.
Bottle Glass

Italy
171 Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina $ 42.00 $ 8.25
170 Banfi Principessa Gavia Gavi D.O.C.G. $ 36.00
172 Danzante Pinot Grigio $ 32.00





RIESLING
Riesling has little spice and instead relies on its delicate aromas and subtle flavors for its special niche. Usually light in style and sometimes with residual sweetness, it's better paired with lighter fare. Bottle Glass
Germany
161 Selbach Oster Riesling Spätlese $ 49.00
160 Kreusch Piesporter Riesling $ 28.00

United States
132 Johannisberg Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle $ 27.00 $ 5.50
140 Jekel Riesling $ 32.00



GRUENER VELTLINER
This is a white grape that produces a bright, distinctive wine with a spicy aroma and taste. It can be medium to full-bodied. Pair with seafood, soft cheeses and light pastas.
Bottle Glass
Austria
165 Hirsch Grüner Veltliner $ 46.00



A UNIQUE WHITE
Containing chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, semillon, viognier and muscat all blended together resulting in the haunting, spicy-floral scent of Muscat. You will detect aromas of apricot, white peach and honeysuckle; flavors of citrus, green melon, pear and vanilla; a creamy, mouth-filling texture; and a crisp, refreshing citrus end-note. This wonderful blend can be paired with everything except heavy fare.
Bottle Glass
United States
120 Caymus Conundrum $ 52.00

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BLUSH &
DESSERT WINES








“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.”

- Benjamin Franklin


Bottle Glass
France
401 Remy Panier Rose d’Anjou $ 30.00

South Africa
402 Ken Forrester " T " Noble Late Harvest $ 52.00

United States
404 Quady Essensia Dessert Wine $ 36.00 $ 12.00
400 Beringer White Zinfandel $ 26.00 $ 5.25





COFFEE
DELIGHT


Holland America’s Luxury Espresso Martini $5.75

The perfect cocktail to send you off to the show or wherever
this evening’s destination may be:

Fresh drawn Torrefazione espresso, hand-shaken with Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua and a touch of sugar.

Unforgettable.

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RED WINES

“There are two reasons for drinking wine... when
you are thirsty, to cure it; the other, when you are
not thirsty, to prevent it...prevention is better than cure.”

- Thomas Love Peacock
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The king of red wines, a most complex and full-bodied red wine. It is often blended to increase its complexity. Its flavors are comfortable with simple grilled meats as well as more complex dishes like venison in mushroom sauce.

Bottle Glass
Australia
301 Black Opal Cabernet / Merlot $ 32.00 $ 6.25

Chile
292 Erasmo Reserva di Caliboro $ 68.00 $ 13.50

France
267 Chateau Giscours Margaux $ 98.00
268 Chateau Haut Bages $ 64.00

South Africa
322 Martin Meinert Synchronicity $ 64.00
324 Martin Meinert Devon Crest $ 58.00

United States
222 Merryvale Profile $124.00
208 Silver Oak Cab Sauvignon Alexander Valley $ 98.00
210 Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon $ 94.00
206 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon $ 96.00
207 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon $ 82.00
223 Cardinale $ 68.00 $13.75
224 Franciscan Oakville Est Meritage Magnificat $ 68.00
228 Chateau Ste Michelle, Cold Creek $ 48.00
227 Chateau Ste Michelle $ 38.00 $ 7.50
204 Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon $ 38.00 $ 7.50
201 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cab Sauv $ 32.00 $ 6.25
203 Carmenet Cab Sauvignon Cellar Selection $ 29.00 $ 5.75
202 Wente Cabernet Sauvignon $ 28.00
200 Nathanson Creek Cabernet Sauvignon $ 20.00


GAMAY – GRENACHE

The Gamay grape wines tend to be light, low in alcohol, high in acidity and very fruity. Cherry flavors dominate the nose and taste of young Beaujolais. The Grenache grape variety is a sweet grape and produces wines that are fruity, full of flavor, and have overtones of spice. Paired best with seafood, pastas and light meats.
Bottle Glass
France
260 Laboure-Roi Beaujolais Villages $ 28.00

Spain
285 Torres Sangre De Toro $ 34.00



MALBEC
The Malbec grape yields soft, chewy fruit (http://www.novusvinum.com/education/varietals/malbec.html) with rich, strong flavors often reminiscent of black cherry or plum. Pair it with slow-cooked red meats, such as stew, or with wild game.
Bottle Glass
Argentina
295 Navarro Correas Malbec $ 36.00



MERLOT
Merlot has herbal and fruity flavors similar to Cabernet, but also has a smooth and supple character in the mouth without the bite of tannins. It complements the same types of food that Cabernet does.
Bottle Glass
Chile
291 Errazuriz Merlot $ 32.00

France

324 Chateau Branda, St Emilion $ 62.00

United States
214 Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Merlot $ 42.00
215 Meridian Merlot $ 32.00 $ 6.25
237 Grand Estate, Columbia Crest $ 32.00
213 Mario Trinchero Merlot $ 29.00







PINOT NOIR – PINOTAGE
Pinot Noir drinks like velvet and accompany a wide variety of foods. Paired best with beef, lamb, veal, heavier pastas and hearty cheeses.
Bottle Glass
New Zealand
310 Spy Valley Pinot Noir $ 64.00

South Africa
320 Fort Simon Pinotage $ 44.00 $ 8.75

United States
219 ZD Pinot Noir $ 50.00 $ 10.00
220 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir $ 29.00



SANGIOVESE
Sangiovese produces wines that are spicy, with good acid levels, smooth texture and medium body. Enjoy with beef, lamd and veal, pastas and aged cheeses.
Bottle Glass
Italy
274 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino $ 92.00
279 Antinori Tignanello $ 98.00
281 Frescobaldi Chianti Castiglioni $ 38.00 $ 7.50
278 Fazi Battaglia Sangiovese $ 34.00
280 Luce Della Vite Lucente $ 52.00



SHIRAZ-SYRAH
Highly aromatic wines with meaty, smoky, spicy and peppery flavors are the trademark of the Syrah grape. It’s a good accompaniment to lamb and wild game.
Bottle Glass
Australia
303 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz $ 74.00
300 Rosemount Shiraz $ 34.00 $6.75

France
266 Jean-Luc Colombo Les Pins Couchés $ 48.00 $9.50

United States
225 Twin Fin Shiraz $ 32.00 $6.25





TEMPRANILLO
This Spanish varietal has red berry fruits, licorice, floral accents, and a hint of oak on the nose. It’s lively, yet well-balanced, smooth, approachable and easy to enjoy. Delicious with red meat entrées, game and hearty stews, mushroom dishes and hard cheeses.
Bottle Glass
Spain
287 Campillo Rioja Reserva Especial $ 88.00
288 Fortius Tempranillo $ 36.00


ZINFANDEL
"Peppery," "briary," "brawny" and "chewy" are only a few of the adjectives used to describe this mouth-filling wine. It has a real zest for matching up with tomato-based pasta dishes.
Bottle Glass
United States
218 Kenwood Zinfandel $ 38.00

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CAPTAIN’S
RESERVE LIST





“James Rothschild sent Rossini [composer of 'The Barber of Seville', 'William Tell', etc.] some splendid grapes from his hothouse. Rossini, in thanking him, wrote, "although your grapes are superb, I don't like my wine in capsules." Rothschild read this as an invitation to send him some of his celebrated Chateau-Lafite, which he proceeded to do.”

– Lillie de Hergermann-Lindencrone, "In the Courts of Memory"


Bottle



CHAMPAGNE


France

003 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rosé $ 362
002 Roederer Cristal Brut $ 298
004 Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque $ 110





WHITE WINE


Australia
178 Cape Mentelle Chardonnay, Western Australia $ 52

France
153 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne, $ 98
Cote d’Or
156 Chateau Carbonnieux, Pessac-Léognan, Graves $ 78

New Zealand
183 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough $ 80

United States
111 Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa $ 86
115 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc, Napa $ 58






Bottle



RED WINE


Australia
302 Penfolds Grange1999, Barossa Valley $ 380

Chile
290 Mondavi / Chadwick Seña, Aconcagua Valley $ 148

France
270 Chateau Petrus 1994, Pomerol Grand Vin $ 698
271 Chateau Cheval Blanc 1996, St. Emilion Premier $ 420
Grand Cru Classé
269 Chateau-Lafite Rothschild 1997/2001, Pauillac $ 365
1st Cru Classé

Italy
272 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 2000/2001, Bolgheri DOC $ 198
Rosso Superiore
273 Pio Cesare Barbaresco $ 89

Spain
286 Vega Sicilia Unico 1991, Ribera del Duero $ 389

South Africa
321 Ken Forrester “The Gypsy", Stellenbosch $ 118

United States: California
211 Mondavi/Rothschild Opus One, Napa $ 229
226 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa $ 176
209 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa $ 168

United States: Pacific Northwest
243 Col Solare Meritage, Columbia, Washington $ 99
242 Darighe, Woodhouse Family Cellars, Washington $ 98
236 Northstar Merlot, Columbia, Washington $ 76


DESSERT WINES


France
405 Chateau d’Yquem 1998, Sauternes Premier Cru $ 108
Supérieur

[Schplinky]

Thansk for posting this!!!

[thomasale]

thank you for that...

[happy cruzer]

anyone have info on the wine packages?

[happy cruzer]

anyone have info on the wine packages?

[happy cruzer]

Hi, Still looking for details about the wine packages.

But just in general, any comments on the wine list. Any favorites or culls?

We've been studing the 10 day cruise menus and have started thinking about wines.
Thanks.

[garydm]

We are just off the Statendam and the wine list is similar. We liked the Spellbound Cabernet, which I think was $38. The wine list is uninspiring and expensive. If you really like wine, I would suggest bringing some onboard or purchase at a stop, and pay the corkage fee. You will be pressured at dinner to buy tickets to the "premium wine" tasting the next day. The wines are not premium wines in my view and the $35 charge is excessive.

Gary

[fann1sh]

Hi, there - if I had more than 2 working brain cells left, maybe I could remember wine names....We bring wine aboard, but also entertain (or just drink too much) and run out. We sampled the Navigator wines at a tasting first day out, and were surprised to find the Chilean Merlot quite acceptable. Whether that's the same bin 291 Errazuriz Merlot listed above....sorry, those 2 working brain cells are too overstressed.

[fann1sh]

- we really APPALLED :eek: the wine steward when we ordered the 013 Chase Limogere sparkling - it's definitely in the Navigator package. Granted, no one is ever going to confuse it with Veuve Cliquot :D, but it's a perfectly acceptable glass of brut bubbles to accompany dessert

[kakalina]

The Caymus Cabernet Savignon is marvelous. We aren't much for drinking wine as I usually find it too acid. This was so good that the CD and I finished an entire bottle at dinner in the PG. Too bad one can't get it by the glass.

[iceman93]

The wine list is uninspiring and expensive.

Wow, I really have to disagree. At the low end it is pricey, but I challenge you to find a restaurant that offers Caymus Cab or Penfold's Grange for those prices. And the list itself offers a pretty wide selection of varietals and countries of origin. Plus, most ships have bottles that aren't on the list--just ask your sommelier.

[MattOsprey]

I think there could be a better priced Rioja. Then we would be happy.
Maybe we will bring a couple as well as trying out a few new ones.
Only 18 days to V day!!!

[MattOsprey]

Sorry, I meant to say thank you to the OP for the informative post.
Great work that I am sure a lot of us will find helpful.

[happy cruzer]

Your advice will help me narrow down the list of wines to try at home to know what to have from the winelist or to carryon.

Depending on what you are comparing the list to, it could look overpriced and limited. I compared it price wise and selection wise to RCI and HALs list was way better. I compares well to NCL and to Princess. And the wonderful thing is that you can bring your own wine onboard. That will help fix both issues- price and selection. the list compares to a high end restaurent where I live but there are many restaurents that only mark up times two but their lists are more limited. Then of course there are the fantastic restaurants with a book for a wine list, that may be hard to do on a ship.

DH wants to bring some very nice reds. I like whites tooo. so I will definitely be looking at the list. The advice on the Chase Limogere will definitely be helpful.

Everyone 's red wine choices lined up with what I was expecting too. I agree they are light on the Spanish wines. but hey, we can just lug those onboard ourselves.

[garydm]

Iceman-hard to tell when they don't indicate the year for the Caymus. I think it generally retails for around $50 so $96 may not be outrageous. I would be hard pressed to pay $380 for a bottle of wine on a ship given the conditions it has probably been exposed to.

We had a 2000 Brunelo onboard last week and I think the HAL price was just under $100 and it would probably be in the low $80s in a restaurant. It was not outstanding.

Gary