Copy of HAL wine list?

Looking for a copy of HAL's wine list, reasonably current, for planning on our upcoming AK cruise on the Zuiderdam. I know they change regularly, but I'm curious how far in debt we're gonna get from ordering wine! thanks in advance.

Here's a copy of a recent HAL wine list posted in another thread:

 

 

March 1st, 2007, 08:28 PM

mamaofami

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Ok. I have the email and I appologize to everyone for posting it here since it's very long. I don't know if it will post or not. I am doing it since I thought others might like to see it too.

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

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.

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 Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages $ 28.00

Spain

285 Torres Sangre De Toro $ 34.00

MALBEC

The Malbec grape yields soft, chewy fruit 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

A SPECIAL

 

TASTE OF ITALY

 

Bottle

277 Marchesi di Barolo Cannubi $ 196.00

100% Nebbiolo varietal. The bouquet of this wine is ethereal, flowing from floral to fruity to cinnamon, vanilla, licorice and spice, with a touch of truffle. It is full-bodied, complex and balanced. A perfect complement to red meats and aged cheeses.

276 Serpico Dei Feudi di San Gregorio $ 108.00

100% Aglianico di Taurasi varietal, harvested in part from century-old pre-phylloxera vines. Soft, dense and well-balanced. The finish is long and pleasant, with flavors of red berries against a smooth background of toast and spice. Paired best with roasted meat and game.

275 Bottega Vinaia Teroldego Rotaliano $ 50.00

100 % Teroldego varietal. This wine is dry, full-bodied and austere in youth, becoming increasingly mellow with age; balanced tannins, long, persistent finish. A food-friendly red wine, enjoy with red meats served with polenta, grilled meats, hearty stews and casseroles.

 

 

 

 

SPECIALITY WINES

“Good wine is a necessity of life for me”

- Thomas Jefferson

Bottle Glass

KOSHER WINE

France

510 Fortant Chardonnay $ 22.00

511 Fortant Cabernet Sauvignon $ 24.00

ALCOHOL - FREE

United States

500 Sutter Home Fre Sparkling $ 21.00

501 Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider $ 19.00

502 Sutter Home Fre Chardonnay $ 21.00

503 Sutter Home Fre White Zinfandel $ 19.00

504 Sutter Home Fre Premium Red $ 21.00

505 Inglenook Chardonnay $ 19.00

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE COMMEMORATIVE WINES

United States

117 Chardonnay $ 28.00

256 Cabernet Sauvignon $ 28.00

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE HOUSE WINES / CHAMPAGNE

402 Chardonnay $ 19.00 $ 4.25

422 Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot $ 19.00 $ 4.25

423 Pinot Grigio $ 19.00 $ 4.25

424 White Zinfandel $ 19.00 $ 4.25

425 Champagne $ 20.00 $ 4.25

 

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

269Chateau-Lafite Rothschild 1997/2001, Pauillac $ 365

1st Cru Classé

Italy

272Tenuta 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

ADDITIONAL NOTES ON THE VARIETALS IN OUR WINE LIST

 

CHARDONNAY

 

The Chardonnay grape variety is a classic white wine grape grown all around the world. The original fame of Chardonnay comes from its success in the Burgundy and Champagne regions of France. Chardonnay takes oak well, and many higher-priced Chardonnays are fermented and/or aged in oak barrels. When Chardonnay is aged in oak barrels, it may pick up vanilla overtones in its aromas and flavor. Some producers put their Chardonnay through malolactic fermentation which reduces crispness and brings out a rich, buttery taste. It's pleasant with just about any dish involving cheese, eggs, fish or fowl.

CHENIN BLANC

Chenin Blanc is a grape variety producing fruity, lightly sweet or sometimes dry wines. This varietal is used for France’s Loire Valley whites, while in the US, it is used mostly for blending. Origins of Chenin Blanc have been traced back to ninth-century Anjou, but it was actually named after the Mont Chenin in Tourraine. In South Africa it is also known as Steen. A high-yielding grape with good acidity, it helps in the ageing of wine. Whether you prefer sweet or more on the dry side, it makes for a good sipping wine. Pair it with salads and cheeses.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

The Sauvignon Blanc grape produces wines of distinction in most of the areas where it is grown. It can tolerate greater heat than many varieties. Sauvignon Blancs are higher in acid and often exhibit “melon” in the nose and tastes. It performs well in the Loire river and Bordeaux regions of France. Because it can be overpowered by the oak flavors, it is usually not often aged in wood. However, with the right taste, it can acquire additional complexity and richness with aging. In the U.S. Sauvignon Blanc is often known as Fumé Blanc. New Zealand enjoys notable success with this variety and produces wines that exhibit tropical passion fruit, melon and mango aromas, and a delicious, dry mouthfeel. Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with small amounts of Semillon in order to “round-out” the taste of the wine. Sauvignon Blanc is especially good when served with seafood.

PINOT GRIGIO- FALANGHINA-GAVI

The Pinot Gris grape variety is known as Pinot Grigio in Italy and Ruländer in Germany. It makes a pinkish-white wine that is crisp, medium-bodied, well-balanced and with nice floral aromas. Pair the Pinot Grigio with salads, white fish and light pastas.

RIESLING

Riesling is considered one of the “noble” grape varieties for

wine-making. Another "aromatic" that is also gaining in popularity, Riesling can be a particularly refreshing alternative to the Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc white wine tandem. Unlike its cousin, Gewürztraminer, this varietal has little spice and instead relies on its delicate aromas and subtle flavors for its special niche. Usually lighter in style and sometimes with residual sweetness, it's better paired with lighter fare. The Riesling is a mainstay of German winemaking and also ripens to full maturity in Alsace.

GRUENER VELTLINER

The most planted grape variety in Austria, representing more than 1/3 of all vineyard plantings. This grape is not grown significantly in any other country. It 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.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The king of red wines, Cabernet's reputation was established decades ago by the great estates of Bordeaux, although it has proved distinctive in other regions as well. It has the ability to mature into 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. Great and consistent producers of Cabernet can be found in the Napa, Sonoma and Long Island, as well as Australia, Chile, and, of course, the châteaux of Bordeaux, which produce the true benchmark of this varietal.

GAMAY – GRENACHE

 

The Gamay grape variety makes its best wines in the Beaujolais region of France. Because its wines tend to be light, low in alcohol, high in acidity and very fruity, there is small margin for error before it becomes too thin, too light or too acidic. Cherry flavors dominate the nose and taste of young Beaujolais. The Grenache grape variety is a sweet grape and is one of the most planted in the world. It produces wines that are fruity, full of flavor, and have overtones of spice. In France it is used in making red and rose (Tavel and Lirac) wines in the Rhone river valley where it is widely planted. Grenache is widely planted in Spain where it is known as Garnacha Tinta. Paired best with seafood, pastas and light meats.

MALBEC

Although the Malbec grape is traditionally grown in Bordeaux, areas in the Loire, Cahors, Mediterranean and California also harvest this varietal. It is mainly used for blending, adding a deep red color and tannin, but winemakers in Argentina have taken to this particular grape and now produce Malbec as its own wine. The grape yields soft, chewy fruit with rich, strong flavors often reminiscent of black cherry or plum. Malbec wines are also perfect for aging. Pair it with slow-cooked red meats, such as stew, or with wild game.

MERLOT

This variety was once relegated to blending status, but in the last 20 years it has taken on an identity of its own. When varietally bottled, 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, albeit less distinctly. Top producers hail from Bordeaux, Chile, Argentina, Napa, Sonoma and Washington state.

PINOT NOIR – PINOTAGE

Pinot Noir has the potential to be the most seductive, beguiling red wine in existence. In the past decade or so Pinot Noir has shown the greatest increase in quality of any varietal in America. Lighter than Cabernet, Pinots have a richness and intensity of fruit that is unparalleled. The best of them drink like velvet and accompany a wide variety of foods. Pinotage is a grape that grows in South Africa and is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Paired best with beef, lamb, veal, heavier pastas and hearty cheeses.

SANGIOVESE

Sangiovese is the dominant grape in Italy's Tuscan region. It is being replanted in California and elsewhere. The grape is also used to make Brunellos and Chiantis. It is also combined with cabernet sauvignon to produce the “Super Tuscans”. 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.

SHIRAZ-SYRAH

This grape is known as Syrah in France, Shiraz in Australia and either or in the US. Highly aromatic wines with meaty, smoky, spicy and peppery flavors are the trademark of the Syrah grape. When made in a lighter style, it's a good quaffing wine to pair with simple bistro food. When made in a richer style, it's a good accompaniment to lamb and wild game.

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.

ZINFANDEL

Real Zinfandel is red, a fact many wine drinkers are rediscovering now that the trend for "white" Zinfandel has stabilized. "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.

My goodness, you are kind! I am appreciative of your response. One question: anyone know what the "House wine" might be = specifically the red cab or red merlot?

I believe the Nathanson Creek is their house cab and their house chard.