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Hi Folks,

 

We really enjoy having some champagne on our balcony when leaving ports and am seriously considering ordering some through NCL.

 

I have had the Veuve Clicquot Brut a few times and although I like it, I think it is over-hyped.

 

Has any of you had the Taittinger Brut La Francaise or the Moet & Chandon Imperial champagne before? Is one better than the other? How would they rate against Veuve Clicquot?

 

I live in a small community here in Ontario and can not find either of these locally to give them a try. I will put my trust in you guys.

 

Also, their sparkling wines are Zardetta Prosecco Brut, Segura Viudas Brut, and Mumm Napa Blanc de Noirs. Are any of these a standout?

 

Any and all replies will be welcomed.

 

Guy

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We absolutely LOVE Veuve Cliquot. But, sometimes we like to try others. The Moet is comparable, I think. White Star is tops in our book!

 

Thanks. White Star is not on their list. Maybe I will look for some in Miami and take it on with me.

Guy

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Thanks. White Star is not on their list. Maybe I will look for some in Miami and take it on with me.

 

Guy

 

You'll pay the $15 corkage fee if you bring it on with you. Truly the Veuve is pretty close to White Star (in our opinion). And, White Star is made by Moet. We've tried the Moet on the list... very good.

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We also like the Moet that NCL carries (and almost always order a bottle).

 

We also tried the Zardetta Prosecco Brut for the first time on our last cruise and really enjoyed it (especially given the price!).

 

Thanks Cubechick.

 

I have read good reviews on the Zardetta on other threads as well. I will likely give it a try too.

 

Guy

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Thanks Cubechick.

 

I have read good reviews on the Zardetta on other threads as well. I will likely give it a try too.

 

Guy

 

See if you can find an NCL wine list with the prices. It may be cheaper to buy it in Miami and pay the $15.00 corkage fee. I am sure a store in Miami will be cheaper than the LCBO.

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Hi Folks,

 

We really enjoy having some champagne on our balcony when leaving ports and am seriously considering ordering some through NCL.

 

I have had the Veuve Clicquot Brut a few times and although I like it, I think it is over-hyped.

 

Has any of you had the Taittinger Brut La Francaise or the Moet & Chandon Imperial champagne before? Is one better than the other? How would they rate against Veuve Clicquot?

 

I live in a small community here in Ontario and can not find either of these locally to give them a try. I will put my trust in you guys.

 

Also, their sparkling wines are Zardetta Prosecco Brut, Segura Viudas Brut, and Mumm Napa Blanc de Noirs. Are any of these a standout?

 

Any and all replies will be welcomed.

 

Guy

 

I have to admit that the Veuve is my favorite! And although I managed to order 3-4 bottles, I also went with some of the cheaper ones as I think it runs about $95 a bottle onboard? And something like $43 at home....But the Moet is great as well and if memory serves me you can get about two bottles of Moet for the price of one Veuve. So if the Veuve doesn't move you like it does me (l love the dryer the better and the BITE of Veuve!) then go with the Moet.

 

And for those days when you REALLY want to cut back, the Segura Brut Proseco is good too! We ordered this in Cagneys a lot as it is offered with the "freebie" meals that we got from both the casino and for having the suite. The Mumm blanc de noir is sweet IMHO and I don't like sweet so that one was off my list.

 

Ah.....I am jealous! As although it has only been 13 days since got off of the ship, it seems like forever! Have a great time and I will continue drinking my Veuve at home but toasting you guys Bon Voyage!

 

Ah.....

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Oh, I am planning on having a bottle of that Prosecco in our suite!! And adding a splash of OJ in a glass with it in the morning:)

 

Ok....just dig the knife in DEEPER why don't you! Just kidding of course! I am learning that in order to be so happy about your "upcoming cruise" that you also have to "come home" again!

 

And I truly do wish you LOTS of glasses of champagne and a truly wonderful cruise!

 

Hey - didn't notice but are you guys in a suite? We asked for orange juice a couple of days in and VOILA! a whole pitcher of fresh OJ in our fridge! Just thought that I would mention it! So mimosas....here you come!

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Ok....just dig the knife in DEEPER why don't you! Just kidding of course! I am learning that in order to be so happy about your "upcoming cruise" that you also have to "come home" again!

 

And I truly do wish you LOTS of glasses of champagne and a truly wonderful cruise!

 

Hey - didn't notice but are you guys in a suite? We asked for orange juice a couple of days in and VOILA! a whole pitcher of fresh OJ in our fridge! Just thought that I would mention it! So mimosas....here you come!

 

phew....just took the knife out....lol :D

 

we are excited about this cruise..esp me since I just cancelled my self indulgent WDW trip in Dec...(have already been 2 x this yr...hey..we have a suite to pay for:eek:)

thanks for the tip abt the OJ...you're my kinda poster! Mimosas are my drink of choice.....in the morning...:D

 

So where did you cruise to anyway and what kind of suite?

 

Tell me more abt the champagne!;)

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See if you can find an NCL wine list with the prices. It may be cheaper to buy it in Miami and pay the $15.00 corkage fee. I am sure a store in Miami will be cheaper than the LCBO.

 

here is a link to the NCL Champagne menu....it may have changed a bit, but this should give you a good idea. They may have others on your ship that are not listed here....this is a fleet-wide menu.

 

http://schplinky.smugmug.com/gallery/5631177_UJy3K#346080767_URTw7

 

When you go there, click on the Next Picture icon at the top to see the various pages.

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phew....just took the knife out....lol :D

 

we are excited about this cruise..esp me since I just cancelled my self indulgent WDW trip in Dec...(have already been 2 x this yr...hey..we have a suite to pay for:eek:)

thanks for the tip abt the OJ...you're my kinda poster! Mimosas are my drink of choice.....in the morning...:D

 

So where did you cruise to anyway and what kind of suite?

 

Tell me more abt the champagne!;)

 

ok....guess it is MY turn for a little "knife" action.....we were on the Star 10/3 Mexican Riviera in the Garden Villa! so I REALLY cannot complain about the fact that now it is YOUR turn to have a great time!

 

We ditched the 6 bottles of liquor that were free for the suite in exchange for champagne.......and all they would do were 4 bottles of Moet - but that was fine! So I managed to drink those in the suite and still order 6 or more bottles at dinner......in addition to the "freebies" that came along with the villa perks and the casino freebie.........

 

Where are you guys going? Or have I had too much champagne and not noticed that this info has already been posted? haha!

 

You seem truly cool and again, I wish you the best cruise ever.......

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ok....guess it is MY turn for a little "knife" action.....we were on the Star 10/3 Mexican Riviera in the Garden Villa! so I REALLY cannot complain about the fact that now it is YOUR turn to have a great time!

 

We ditched the 6 bottles of liquor that were free for the suite in exchange for champagne.......and all they would do were 4 bottles of Moet - but that was fine! So I managed to drink those in the suite and still order 6 or more bottles at dinner......in addition to the "freebies" that came along with the villa perks and the casino freebie.........

 

Where are you guys going? Or have I had too much champagne and not noticed that this info has already been posted? haha!

 

You seem truly cool and again, I wish you the best cruise ever.......

 

Knife....why don't you just say a Samurai Sword lady!!!:D lol

 

Wow.....a GV.....nice...my 12 yr old daughter wants to stay in one...what did I create?!

We are in a Penthouse Suite....cruising to Alaska for hubby's 50th, next May...alot of his family from home (northern CA) are joining us as well as friends. Seattle looks fun, reminds me of San Francisco:)

 

sounds like a great exchange...lol..

I tried some wonderful champagnes last mth at the Food and Wine fest at Disney...yearly ritual:)

My favorite was Moet and Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose:D

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The winner is ICE WINE! Second is Moet on NCL

 

 

Hi Folks,

 

We really enjoy having some champagne on our balcony when leaving ports and am seriously considering ordering some through NCL.

 

I have had the Veuve Clicquot Brut a few times and although I like it, I think it is over-hyped.

 

Has any of you had the Taittinger Brut La Francaise or the Moet & Chandon Imperial champagne before? Is one better than the other? How would they rate against Veuve Clicquot?

 

I live in a small community here in Ontario and can not find either of these locally to give them a try. I will put my trust in you guys.

 

Also, their sparkling wines are Zardetta Prosecco Brut, Segura Viudas Brut, and Mumm Napa Blanc de Noirs. Are any of these a standout?

 

Any and all replies will be welcomed.

 

Guy

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Knife....why don't you just say a Samurai Sword lady!!!:D lol

 

Wow.....a GV.....nice...my 12 yr old daughter wants to stay in one...what did I create?!

We are in a Penthouse Suite....cruising to Alaska for hubby's 50th, next May...alot of his family from home (northern CA) are joining us as well as friends. Seattle looks fun, reminds me of San Francisco:)

 

sounds like a great exchange...lol..

I tried some wonderful champagnes last mth at the Food and Wine fest at Disney...yearly ritual:)

My favorite was Moet and Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose:D

I'm new to this thread did I read correctly that you said you were in a garden villa and they give you 6 bottles of liquor? As in like bourbon? vodka? gin? tequila? seriously? If so you may have just saved my life!!!:)

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I'm new to this thread did I read correctly that you said you were in a garden villa and they give you 6 bottles of liquor? As in like bourbon? vodka? gin? tequila? seriously? If so you may have just saved my life!!!:)

That would be my new friend chloemonkey....but I read it the way you did!:D

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I'm new to this thread did I read correctly that you said you were in a garden villa and they give you 6 bottles of liquor? As in like bourbon? vodka? gin? tequila? seriously? If so you may have just saved my life!!!:)

 

Yes, the Garden Villa (Cat A1) gets 6 litre bottles of liquor, the A2 and AA Owner's Suites get 3 bottles. From that category down (including Courtyard Villas) none is included - although there have been some postings about the AB on the Sun only stating that liquor was received - and still haven't figured that one out.

 

Robin

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