Wine Options

[uscwest]

I notice that DCL offers a wine option. On the 7 day cruise you can get 7 bottles of Classic Wine for $159 and 7 bottles of Premium for $249. Does anyone know exactly what the difference between Classic and Premium is?

Thanks

[wdwgrandma]

Classic has screw tops and premium has corks????? LOL

[BevW]

She said it first!!!! :lol: Phew...I was biting my tongue too!

I can't find anything about wines....except in the Merchandise section....and it's all Greek to me.

[Breeze]

Does anyone know exactly what the difference between Classic and Premium is

Well DUH, it's the price silly :wink: :whistle:

I do love you John, really I do, but you asked for that one :hug:

[ukwdwnut]

$90 john :lol:

[BevW]

You guys are cracking me up!!!! :lmao:

[ukwdwnut]

he walked straight into that one :lol:

[SorcererMickey]

he walked straight into that one :lol:

How can you walk straight with all that wine? :unsure: :lmao:

[BevW]

:lol: I am the designated walker so he's in good hands! :lmao:

[ukwdwnut]

How can you walk straight with all that wine? :unsure: :lmao:


:rotfl: :rotfl: good one SM :rotfl: :rotfl:

[ukwdwnut]

:lol: I am the designated walker so he's in good hands! :lmao:


keep your hands to yourself, ive heard about woman like you :rotfl: :rotfl:

DONNA :wink:

[american idol]

actually screw tops don't define a wine anymore- quite a few of the reasonable bottles of wine have screw tops and are fine :D

[Breeze]

Maybe that's it, the screw on tops are cheaper because cork costs more :D

[Slowhand]

On the 3 day cruise which we recently went on, the wines were as follows:~
The Classic Package included [Sparkling] Martini & Rossi Asti Spumanti and Prosecco Gancia, [Blush] Beringer White Zinfandel, [White] Chateau St.Michelle Reisling, Lindemans Bin 65, Kendall Jackson VR Chardonney, Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Brancott Sauvignon Blanc, and [Red] Robert Mondavi Coastal Merlot, Penfolds Rawson`s Retreat, Beringer Founders Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages and Rosemount Shiraz.

The Premium Package was [Sparkling] Iron Horse Brut, [Red Sparkling] Banfi Brachetto d`Acqui, [White] Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc, Fess Parker Chardonnay, Louis Jadot Pouilly- Fuisse, La Crema Chardonnay, Conundrum, and [Red] King Estate Pinot Noir,Kendall jackson VR Merlot, Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon, Banfi ChiantiClassico Reserva and Greg Norman Shiraz.

Hope this helps USC [and after all that reading and typing, I sure hope that it`s the same package for the 7 day cruise!] :rotfl:

[SorcererMickey]

Ok, the joke is over, Slowhand gave us the answer :sigh:

:lol:

[uscwest]

You're right folks I walked right into that one.

Thanks Terry. Not a WHOLE lot of difference. There are some pretty good wines in that Classic Selection. Not sure if it is worth the extra $90 to go for the Premium package. Minor problem is that Donna will probably be eating mostly red wine meals, while I may eat a lot of fish dishes, that call for white wine.

[Slowhand]

There are some pretty good wines in that Classic Selection. Not sure if it is worth the extra $90 to go for the Premium package.

I have to agree with you John.
As our friends who were with us appreciate wine, we opted for the Premium package, although previously, we have found the Classic selection to be fine by us.
Both packages do represent a 25% saving though, were you to have wine every evening with dinner, so it`s well worth subscribing if you fall into this catagory.

[wdwgrandma]

On the 3 day cruise which we recently went on, the wines were as follows:~
The Classic Package included [Sparkling] Martini & Rossi Asti Spumanti and Prosecco Gancia, [Blush] Beringer White Zinfandel, [White] Chateau St.Michelle Reisling, Lindemans Bin 65, Kendall Jackson VR Chardonney, Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Brancott Sauvignon Blanc, and [Red] Robert Mondavi Coastal Merlot, Penfolds Rawson`s Retreat, Beringer Founders Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages and Rosemount Shiraz.

The Premium Package was [Sparkling] Iron Horse Brut, [Red Sparkling] Banfi Brachetto d`Acqui, [White] Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc, Fess Parker Chardonnay, Louis Jadot Pouilly- Fuisse, La Crema Chardonnay, Conundrum, and [Red] King Estate Pinot Noir,Kendall jackson VR Merlot, Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon, Banfi ChiantiClassico Reserva and Greg Norman Shiraz.

Hope this helps USC [and after all that reading and typing, I sure hope that it`s the same package for the 7 day cruise!] :rotfl:
Thank you, Slowhand! I knew you'd have the answer! Now all we have to do is make a decision!!!!! Both lists sound great (well, except for the blush... I'm not big on white zins) and offer some excellent choices.

Oh, and Bev, I'll be watching you - closely!!!!!

[PaulaK]

Both lists sound great (well, except for the blush... I'm not big on white zins) and offer some excellent choices.


Well you could always take Miracle and Myself, we'd be more than happy to drink the zinfy for you! :D

[wdwgrandma]

Paula honey,

As much as I love you and Miracle, I ain't taking you on this trip to drink any possible white zin that crosses my path!!! LOL Remember, this is an anniversary trip (and long awaited honeymoon) for John and me! You know - lots of huggy/kissy stuff!

[ukwdwnut]

does john know this, donna? get him up the docs for a once over :lol:

[wdwgrandma]

Does John know WHAT, 'Nut?

[ukwdwnut]

that its a kissy kissy trip :D

lots of huggy/kissy stuff! :D

[wdwgrandma]

Well, DUH! Of course he knows!!! LOL

you do realize that, don't you, John???

[ukwdwnut]

sorry its my sense of humour donna, i have a weird one :lol:

[wdwgrandma]

sorry it my sense of humour, i have a weird one
No! Really? I hadn't noticed!!! :rotfl:

[ukwdwnut]

No! Really? I hadn't noticed!!! :rotfl:

:p :lol:

[Watchinherskip]

Paula honey,

As much as I love you and Miracle, I ain't taking you on this trip to drink any possible white zin that crosses my path!!! LOL Remember, this is an anniversary trip (and long awaited honeymoon) for John and me! You know - lots of huggy/kissy stuff!
Ok in that case, remember that you CAN actually drink the bottles over the entire length of the cruise!:wink: You need not "pop the entire cork" the frist night!:D

[Breeze]

So the only reason you're taking Bev on the cruise then is that she doesn't drink and you won't have to share your wine with her. Geez, I don't drink wine and you won't let me go :sigh: :(

[wdwgrandma]

No, we are taking Bev because we need a designated "walker"!!! LOL

[ukwdwnut]

So the only reason you're taking Bev on the cruise then is that she doesn't drink and you won't have to share your wine with her. Geez, I don't drink wine and you won't let me go :sigh: :(

:rotfl: :rotfl:

[wdwgrandma]

So the only reason you're taking Bev on the cruise then is that she doesn't drink and you won't have to share your wine with her. Geez, I don't drink wine and you won't let me go :sigh: :(
Hey, Breeze! Ya want a little cheese with that whine???? :rotfl:

[uscwest]

Huh, what? Huggy/Kissy, I don't understand, someone clue me in. :rotfl: What does all of that have to do with wine?

[wdwgrandma]

Probably nothing...

[luvalab]

Probably nothing...
Then again....maybe everything.:date2: :kiss2:

[Wendy L]

The list Slowhand gave you is right John, the only difference is that the Banfi Chianti Classico Reserva has now been replaced by the Antinori Chianti Classico Reserva. I've got a full list of all the wines available on board which I am going to send to Jo, which has all the prices for glasses and bottles, I'll copy it and send you a PM, you can see how much you are saving then.

[wdwgrandma]

Thanks, Wendy!

[Breeze]

Hey, Breeze! Ya want a little cheese with that whine???? :rotfl:


:tongue: :tongue:

[Johnie]

Donna and John sitting in a tree

[JuniorMickey]

K-I-S-S-I-N-G

[miraclemoments]

First comes love, then comes wine...soon ONLY BevW can walk a straight line...

[miraclemoments]

Paula honey,

As much as I love you and Miracle, I ain't taking you on this trip to drink any possible white zin that crosses my path!!! LOL Remember, this is an anniversary trip (and long awaited honeymoon) for John and me! You know - lots of huggy/kissy stuff!

Paula, I think that is a FINE idea!!! Except I may have to have a few bottles before the huggy/kissy stuff begins D

[Cinderella]

The Premium Package Banfi Brachetto d`Acqui,

This is a great dessert sparkling wine (it is a red sparkling wine)- we first had it in the Italy pavillion in Epcot as it was the wine by the glass of the day. We know buy it at home during the holidays. It is a little on the sweet side, but not overly so, that is why it is labeled as a dessert wine