Viva Vino wine package changes

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 It has been replaced by Simi.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.

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 It has been replaced by Simi.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 :)

I was just going to ask the same question!! You know where our priorities are!!

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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

Looks very similar to what they have previously offered. I think most are the same.

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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!

Thanks!

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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?

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.

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.

Looks very similar to what they have previously offered. I think most are the same.

 

 

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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.

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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?

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.

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.

 

 

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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.

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.:)

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

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.

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.

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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.

Is there a service charge on top of each package or is that included I can't remember?

Is there a service charge on top of each package or is that included I can't remember?

A 15% gratuity is added.

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!

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

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?

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.

Does the Viva Vino package have to be purchased before you board the ship, or can you purchase it once onboard?

Carolyn