desertgrl74 Posted June 30, 2023 #276 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Thank you all for the fine suggestions! I may bring a couple bottles from home to start with, and then purchase in ports. We have a Scotland cruise, five days in Athens, and then a Greek Isles cruise. Have to have drinkable vino! Thanks again to all who responded. It is appreciated! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted July 11, 2023 #277 Share Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) For interest, we are currently sailing on Pursuit toward Edinburg from Copenhagen. Last night the available champagnes were Nicholas Feuillate and Tattinger. Today, it seems to be Piper Heidsieck, or at least it was at the brunch buffet. Edited July 11, 2023 by lisiamc 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamu Posted July 13, 2023 #278 Share Posted July 13, 2023 On 7/11/2023 at 8:19 AM, lisiamc said: For interest, we are currently sailing on Pursuit toward Edinburg from Copenhagen. Last night the available champagnes were Nicholas Feuillate and Tattinger. Today, it seems to be Piper Heidsieck, or at least it was at the brunch buffet. Thanks for the info. Do you remember what Chardonnays are available? We're on the Pursuit early next month. Thanks oodles! Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2travel90266 Posted July 16, 2023 Author #279 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Already planning my Greek cruise for 2024 and found several wine shops by the Acropolis Wine Stores . The low cost corkage charged is in my opinion the way to go. Also if you are doing the chefs table the wines are included regardless of the wine package you have and are quire good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted July 17, 2023 #280 Share Posted July 17, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 6:29 PM, Pamu said: Thanks for the info. Do you remember what Chardonnays are available? We're on the Pursuit early next month. Thanks oodles! Pam I’m not a Chardonnay fan, but I asked at the Windows Café bar. This was the Chardonnay available for the Ultimate package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted July 17, 2023 #281 Share Posted July 17, 2023 4 hours ago, lisiamc said: I’m not a Chardonnay fan, but I asked at the Windows Café bar. This was the Chardonnay available for the Ultimate package. Quoting myself to explain that the only reason I mentioned that I’m not a Chardonnay drinker is to explain that I haven’t tried it, and wouldn’t be a good judge of the quality if I had tried it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamu Posted July 19, 2023 #282 Share Posted July 19, 2023 On 7/17/2023 at 2:12 PM, lisiamc said: Quoting myself to explain that the only reason I mentioned that I’m not a Chardonnay drinker is to explain that I haven’t tried it, and wouldn’t be a good judge of the quality if I had tried it! Thanks so much. I think their list needs to be updated. I was considering getting the Ultimate package just to have Kendall Jackson. I think just buying a bottle (when whatever is available does work for me) might be a better approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertgrl74 Posted July 19, 2023 #283 Share Posted July 19, 2023 49 minutes ago, Pamu said: Thanks so much. I think their list needs to be updated. I was considering getting the Ultimate package just to have Kendall Jackson. I think just buying a bottle (when whatever is available does work for me) might be a better approach. I looked up that chard online. It is French, from the Languedoc and retails in the US for about $7, none of which inspires much confidence. It may be fine, it may even be good, But I wouldn't bet on it. I'm on vacation, I am more inclined to follow your lead of buying something else and paying corkage..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted July 19, 2023 #284 Share Posted July 19, 2023 We were on the Pursuit a couple of weeks ago and the ultimate package chardonnay was La Croisade and Woodbridge Chardonnay. Yes, Woodbridge. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 19, 2023 #285 Share Posted July 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, vanman said: We were on the Pursuit a couple of weeks ago and the ultimate package chardonnay was La Croisade and Woodbridge Chardonnay. Yes, Woodbridge. Reports have consistently mentioned that the available wines change frequently and are almost never the ones on the published list. BYOB and pay corkage or buy a wine bottle package if you care about wine. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYDCruise Posted July 19, 2023 #286 Share Posted July 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, vanman said: We were on the Pursuit a couple of weeks ago and the ultimate package chardonnay was La Croisade and Woodbridge Chardonnay. Yes, Woodbridge. Woodbridge?? That retails for $9/bottle. Oh, yeah . . . that's a 1.5L bottle. Sadly, the wine offerings in the Ultimate package are far from ultimate. On the flip side, the corkage charge isn't usurious and the by-the-bottle offerings on the (short) wine list are, near as I can tell, priced pretty close to retail. If your cruise is to a wine-producing country, pick up a bottle or two in port. We got the Ultimate package as part of the Experience More. I would not get it for the wines, not at all, but if you get a name-brand water or two at lunch/dinner, and a cocktail when it's 5 o'clock somewhere, it's worth it. As an aside, I thought the "Atlas Bar" cocktails were all well-conceived and some were quite good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BABS 47 Posted July 20, 2023 #287 Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 9/26/2022 at 6:26 PM, excitedofharpenden said: This is the really nice rose I'm drinking on Journey in the included daily pour. Phil Thank Phil, Love the Rose at lunchtime. Hope you are well. Haven't cruised with Azamara since Covid, Feb 2020. Booked Journey January 2024 New Zealand once again. Graham doesn't want to travel too far now. Cheers Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango9 Posted July 20, 2023 #288 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I am on the Pursuit . The Ultimate Bev Chardonnay as pictured above is not bad . Rather weak but not bad. The Cab on Ultimate Bev is from S . Africa- Excelsoir , and is pretty good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted July 20, 2023 #289 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, tango9 said: I am on the Pursuit . The Ultimate Bev Chardonnay as pictured above is not bad . Rather weak but not bad. The Cab on Ultimate Bev is from S . Africa- Excelsoir , and is pretty good Yes, we like the Excelsior also. Nicer than the included Cab Sav which is a bit perfume-y to suit me. The Mapmaker Sauvignon Blanc is very good too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oddjob16 Posted August 16, 2023 #290 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Current wines by the glass in the Ultimate Package on Azamara Quest. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted August 16, 2023 #291 Share Posted August 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, oddjob16 said: Current wines by the glass in the Ultimate Package on Azamara Quest. Generally looks good. Our only gripe is that there isn’t a really dry white like Muscadet Sevre et Main or Chablis. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted August 16, 2023 #292 Share Posted August 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Grandma Cruising said: Generally looks good. Our only gripe is that there isn’t a really dry white like Muscadet Sevre et Main or Chablis. I think the Louis Latour Chardonnay fits that bill [although it isn't clear which of Latour's many offerings they mean]. But yes, I would prefer a Muscadet for seafood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFMilesJunkie Posted September 11, 2023 #293 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On the Onward now and there is no Cabernet available on the ultimate package. The Decoy which I believe used to be available in the package is now only by the bottle. These are the only 4 available right now (beaujolais, Aussie Merlot and Shiraz and a Chianti) Disappointed to say the least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUSGB Posted September 11, 2023 #294 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Thanks for the information. I am disappointed with the Beaujolais and the Wolf Blass as they are £5-£7 wines and not really worthy of being called "Ultimate". The Greg Norman Shiraz and the Castiglioni Chianti are much better wines £14-£16. I am on Pursuit in November and wonder what they will have on offer? I will leave upgrading until I am on board to make an "informed" decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norn iron Posted September 11, 2023 #295 Share Posted September 11, 2023 3 hours ago, GUSGB said: Thanks for the information. I am disappointed with the Beaujolais and the Wolf Blass as they are £5-£7 wines and not really worthy of being called "Ultimate". The Greg Norman Shiraz and the Castiglioni Chianti are much better wines £14-£16. I am on Pursuit in November and wonder what they will have on offer? I will leave upgrading until I am on board to make an "informed" decision. I'm of the exact same opinion. The Wolf Blass horrified me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelingwithstyle Posted September 11, 2023 #296 Share Posted September 11, 2023 41 minutes ago, norn iron said: I'm of the exact same opinion. The Wolf Blass horrified me. If you have a chance....can you tell us about the Red wines that are included and not upgraded to the ultimate package. Are they still using the generic Azamara label for the wines? Thank you for your time and any information. It is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norn iron Posted September 11, 2023 #297 Share Posted September 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Travelingwithstyle said: If you have a chance....can you tell us about the Red wines that are included and not upgraded to the ultimate package. Are they still using the generic Azamara label for the wines? Thank you for your time and any information. It is greatly appreciated. I’m not onboard Onwards yet, I will be in a few weeks time. Maybe as FFMilesJunkie who is the original poster of the wine photograph can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelingwithstyle Posted September 11, 2023 #298 Share Posted September 11, 2023 2 hours ago, norn iron said: I’m not onboard Onwards yet, I will be in a few weeks time. Maybe as FFMilesJunkie who is the original poster of the wine photograph can help. Oh ok. Sorry. Ill ask FFMilesJunkie. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2travel90266 Posted September 11, 2023 Author #299 Share Posted September 11, 2023 I tried the Azamara Branded wines and they were of comparable quality to "Two Buck Chuck" (now about $4/bottle) and below the quality of a house wine in any restaurant I would go to. If it were to be sold retail it would be less than $5/bottle. I recommend finding a wine shop in port and paying the $10 corkage. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc Posted September 12, 2023 #300 Share Posted September 12, 2023 We drank pinot grigio on Journey for more than 3 weeks and was excellent. We left the ship on Friday. There was a Marlborough which was also great. We don't drink red so can't comment on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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