robntawn Posted August 10, 2006 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robntawn Posted August 10, 2006 Author #2 Share Posted August 10, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robntawn Posted August 10, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted August 10, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robntawn Posted August 10, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted August 10, 2006 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 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robntawn Posted August 10, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted August 10, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted August 11, 2006 #6 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Thansk for posting this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasale Posted August 11, 2006 #7 Share Posted August 11, 2006 thank you for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted August 16, 2006 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2006 anyone have info on the wine packages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted August 16, 2006 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2006 anyone have info on the wine packages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted October 5, 2006 #10 Share Posted October 5, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydm Posted October 5, 2006 #11 Share Posted October 5, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fann1sh Posted October 5, 2006 #12 Share Posted October 5, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fann1sh Posted October 5, 2006 #13 Share Posted October 5, 2006 - 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakalina Posted October 5, 2006 #14 Share Posted October 5, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman93 Posted October 6, 2006 #15 Share Posted October 6, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattOsprey Posted October 6, 2006 #16 Share Posted October 6, 2006 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattOsprey Posted October 6, 2006 #17 Share Posted October 6, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted October 6, 2006 #18 Share Posted October 6, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydm Posted October 6, 2006 #19 Share Posted October 6, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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