Wine by the glass?

It's been awhile since we've cruised with HAL and I can't remember if they offer wine by the glass. If so, does anyone know the approximate costs. We usually drink the house wine at restaurants and always like a full bodied red, Malbac or Cabernet. Debating whether to buy a wine package or just go with wines by the glass on board.

Yes, many wines are offered by the glass. Prices range from about $7 to $15, plus a 15% service charge. You can also get carafes. See the last two pages of this 05/18 pdf: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MDR-Beverage.pdf

It's been awhile since we've cruised with HAL and I can't remember if they offer wine by the glass. If so, does anyone know the approximate costs. We usually drink the house wine at restaurants and always like a full bodied red, Malbac or Cabernet. Debating whether to buy a wine package or just go with wines by the glass on board.

I like the house whites (OK but not great), but not the reds (too harsh for me)..

It's been awhile since we've cruised with HAL and I can't remember if they offer wine by the glass. If so, does anyone know the approximate costs. We usually drink the house wine at restaurants and always like a full bodied red, Malbac or Cabernet. Debating whether to buy a wine package or just go with wines by the glass on board.

I find the Greystone Cellars Merlot pretty good.

On the Amsterdam the wines by the glass were listed from the lightest body to the fullest. I really liked the Line39 Cabernet which I think was around $10/glass if I remember correctly.

Thanks so much for the help. Had some Line39 Saturday night at a restaurant and it was delish! I will keep that in mind!

My husband and I got our first glass of Line39 wine on our last cruise......needless to say when we returned home we went to our local wine store and bought a case :D

Regarding the Wines by the Glass question: Here's some information I compiled before our last cruise. It's from last year, so there's a chance some of the selections have changed. However, they usually replace wines with similar one, so it should be okay from a guidance perspective. (In case it's not obvious, I really pay attention to this stuff. Probably too much. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it.)

 

Not only are the wines listed, but I also compiled all the ratings I could find from my wine magazine subscriptions and other reliable sources. (The ratings are by wine professionals. I'm just a really enthusiastic amateur.)

 

The ratings scale:

95-100 Classic: a great wine

90-94 Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style

85-89 Very good: a wine with special qualities

80-84 Good: a solid, well-made wine

75-79 Mediocre: a drinkable wine that may have minor flaws

50-74 Not recommended

 

 

Sparkling:

 

 

 

• Cantine Maschio Brut Prosecco Treviso, Italy - $6.25 - Crisp and stony, with floral, white peach and slivered almond notes riding the lively bead. 85 points WS
  
• Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne Réserve France - $12.50 - This balanced Champagne is ripe and juicy, with crème de cassis and Honeycrisp apple fruit flavors accented by details of honey, smoke and biscuit. A fresh and creamy aperitif. 90 points WS
  
• Domaine Chandon Brut California Classic - $13.00 - Lively and crisp, with user-friendly flavors of tart apple, lemon and spicy vanilla. 89 points WS
  
• Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne - $17.50 -Bright and lightly toasty, this elegant Champagne layers flavors of cassis, crushed hazelnut and lemon meringue pie on the creamy bead. 90 points WS
  

 

White Wine:

 

• Zonin Pinot Grigio Latisana del Friuli Albola - $6.25 - A simple white, with some apple and banana character. Medium-bodied, offering good acidity and a light finish. - 84 points WS
  
• La Terre White Zinfandel - $6.25 - No rating found.
  
• Ruffino Pinot Grigio - $11.00 - Intense, clean notes of meadow flowers, pears and pleasant hints of golden apple. The bouquet is fresh and fragrant, yet complex, showing refined notes of sage and mint, with a nice touch of minerality typical of Pinot Grigio - Mid 80s
  
• Gruber-Rosh1tz Riesling (Spelled wrong on list) - $8.50 - Subtle, fruitful Riesling which reveals its subtle charms rather slowly. The nose is shy but the palate shines with ripe, aromatic apricot fruit, accentuated by lemon freshness and centered around a concentrated core of fruit and zest. This is slender but generous, refreshing and lasting. - 88 points Winemag.com (I had to misspell this one because it trips that bad word filter.)
  
• Snoqualmie Select Riesling - $7.25 - Moderately sweet, offering apricot and pear flavors that remain ripe as the finish lingers. - 85-87 points
  
• Zonin Moscato - $8.50 - Excellent as dessert wine it matches perfectly with jam tarts fruit salads and pastry. Low alcohol 7% - 84 point avg
  
• Domaine Laroche Chablis - $13.50 - Lovely balance and expressive flavors of apple, peach and lemon highlight this juicy white. Leaves a mouthwatering impression on the stony finish. - 89 poiints WS
  
• Formation Monterrey Sauvignon Blanc - $9.75 - I can find nothing on this Formation's Sauv Blanc. It was fine though, probably 84-86 if I had to rate it.
  
• Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc - $12.25 - Lean, with grass, citrus zest and ruby grapefruit flavors that are juicy and vibrant. Toasted herb and floral details linger. - 87 points WS
  
• Santa Carolina Chardonnay - $6.25 - A fruity style, with Gala apple and pear tart flavors that are clean and direct. The spicy finish has some smoky notes. - 86 points WS
  
• Vina Santa Carolina Chardonnay - $6.50 - This was the Reserva di Familia. - Rich and well-crafted, with concentrated ripe pear, apple pastry and almond tart notes. The buttery finish is long and spicy, supported by fresh acidity. - 89 points WS
  
• Penfolds Chardonnay South Australia Koonunga Hill - $8.50 - Refreshing, with lime zest and tangerine flavors that have a spicy edge. Compact and intense. - 87 points WS
  
• Chateau Ste. Michelle, Mimi Chardonnay, Washington - $9.75 - A lightly oaked, elegant style, offering apple and pear fruit character with bright natural acidity. Refreshing yet complex.90 points, Wine Enthusiast
  

Red Wine:

 

• Santa Carolina Merlot - $6.25 - There's plenty of freshness to the juicy red plum, dark cherry and black olive flavors, accented by appealing green herbal notes. Finishes with hints of dried mint and chocolate. - 88 points WS
  
• Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon - $6.25 - Zesty, with dried green herbal notes to the fresh red plum and berry flavors. Olive and mineral accents show on the finish. - 88 points WS
  
• Luigi Bosca La Linda Malbec - $8.50 - A zesty style, redolent of cherry and licorice flavors, with notes of pepper in the mix. The juicy finish has some paprika details. - 87 points WS
  
• Greystone Cellars Merlot - $9.25 - Jammy and soft, with simple cherry and cola flavors. - 84 points
  
• Batasiolo Barbera D'asti - $9.75 - High-toned boysenberry and raspberry flavors, with bright acidity and slightly chewy tannins. Moderate length. - WS 84 points
  
• Meridian Pinot Noir - $9.75 - Fresh, with snappy cranberry and wild berry flavors that are pleasant and easy-drinking. - 85 points
  
• Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon - $9.75 - A crunchy red, showing good cut to the dried berry and cherry flavors, with plenty of savory details. Dried green herb hints show on the finish. - 86 points WS
  
• Light Horse Jamieson Ranch Pinot Noir - $9.75 - Smoky, oaky aroma leads to meaty flavors with notes of rhubarb and red cherries. The texture is on the soft side and the body is medium. On the finish those oaky notes meld with the fruit for a soft finale. - 88 points Wine Enthusast
  
• Line 39 Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon - $9.75 - Big and brawny, this has bold, ripe fruit aromas and flavors that are shaded by thyme and dill, and backed by very firm tannins and good acidity. The mouthfeel is full and astringent, and the mouth-puckering tannins last on the finish. - 86 points Wine Enthusiast
  
• Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot - $12.25 - Broad and generous, with expressive cedar, blueberry and cream flavors that glide over polished tannins into the long, precise finish. - 87 points WS
  
• Niebaum Coppola Claret - $13.50 - Seriously tasty and full-bodied, this inky-colored wine is packed with ripe fruit, fine tannins and firm texture, and needs a juicy steak or tender roast as a table mate. A core of black cherry and black plum is shaded by spicy oak. - 88 points Wine Enthusiast
  
• Peter Lehmann Portrait Shiraz - $14.75 - Bursting with blueberry and plum flavors, this offers chocolate and Earl Grey tea accents. Velvety and smooth on the long finish - 88 points WS
  
• Penfolds Koonunga Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - $9.75 - There's a brambly fresh herb detail to the berry and plum flavors, with impressive minerality, chewy tannins and notes of fresh earth. 88 points WS.
  

Great Job!!

Thank you for doing this.

OP

If you are a 3, 4 or 5 star Mariner, you can save some money if you buy a wine package.

And if you don't finish the bottle one night, your wine steward will save it for you for the next evening. Or you can take the rest of the bottle back to your cabin and finish it there or you can take the bottle to any bar or lounge for the evening.

Yes, many wines are offered by the glass. Prices range from about $7 to $15, plus a 15% service charge. You can also get carafes. See the last two pages of this 05/18 pdf: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MDR-Beverage.pdf

Anyone besides me think it's odd that some of the wines offered by carafe are not available by the glass? :confused:

Great Job!!

Thank you for doing this.

My pleasure. It's all part of our highly regimented cruise planning process. :) I'll have an update when we take our cruise in December..

Anyone besides me think it's odd that some of the wines offered by carafe are not available by the glass? :confused:

It's that way in most of the restaurants we've been to. Carafes are typically sold for wines that are high sellers and that's usually the house wines.

If you are a 3, 4 or 5 star Mariner, you can save some money if you buy a wine package. And if you don't finish the bottle one night, your wine steward will save it for you for the next evening. Or you can take the rest of the bottle back to your cabin and finish it there or you can take the bottle to any bar or lounge for the evening.

Or you can buy any bottle on the wine list without having the wine package and the steward will save the bottle (or bottles if you want both a red and white) for the next evening. We found that less expensive than buying wines by the glass.

~Maya

I bring my own. Pay the corkage.

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Yes, many wines are offered by the glass. Prices range from about $7 to $15, plus a 15% service charge. You can also get carafes. See the last two pages of this 05/18 pdf: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MDR-Beverage.pdf

Thank you that helps

Eric

Wine by the glass is my MO. Maybe I should branch out.

Thanks to everyone who posted in this thread. I now feel well informed!

That Coppola Claret is a tasty wine. We have had it a few times at our local white table cloth, traditional old steak house. Good with a nice juicy steak. :D