good quality boxed wine for cruise

[ckr31]

hey all i need a good brand of boxed wine to take on my upcoming cruise

[RickEk]

hey all i need a good brand of boxed wine to take on my upcoming cruise

 

Try this link:

 

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/drinking/wine/top5_boxwines

 

or this one:

 

http://www.realsimple.com/magazine-more/inside-website/daily-finds/best-boxed-wines-00000000019815/index.html

[ckr31]

thanks

[cb at sea]

Wine in a box is the same that's in a bottle....no difference at all! If you like the bottled version, you'll like the box as well!

[Grammyluvs]

Wine in a box is the same that's in a bottle....no difference at all! If you like the bottled version, you'll like the box as well!

 

I agree. I'm sure some wine experts would disagree, but if you like it, what difference does it make how it is packaged. However, I do love Pinot Grigio and have a hard time finding it in a box.

[sail7seas]

Buy a box of Two Buck Chuck at Trader Joe's.

[luddite]

myfavorite line from cruisecritic ever

try a boxed wine some of them arent so bad

[jasbo49]

You're gonna want to check with your cruise line as to what's allowed. Most ships allow you to bring on only one 750 ml bottle per adult. Most boxes are the equivalent of about 4 bottles I think.

 

Jim

[sail7seas]

Ahhh, I was wondering why specifically it had to be boxed wine about which OP was inquiring. Maybe you have answered my question. :D

 

[Talisker92]

On trips we take Vella Chardonnay. It is in a 5 liter box. It weighs 12 pounds, for those worried about the weight limit on airlines

[Astro Flyer]

One time when I researched boxed wine online Black Box was highly rated.

 

While Princess may enforce a 1 bottle limit, in reality in many Princess cruises I've never seen it enforced so you can bring as much wine/champagne as you care to enjoy in your cabin. To have in the MDR there's a $15 corkage fee which covers the expenses to enjoy your wine in the dining room.

[caribill]

Buy a box of Two Buck Chuck at Trader Joe's.

 

It is only $1.99

 

[5326jan]

I take Black Box on Princess every time! It fits perfectly in the fridge, it's equal to 4 bottles, no opener required, it's the perfect amount for a 7 day cruise. On longer cruises I take two boxes... I prefer white, so I take one Chardonnay and one Sav Blanc. I've had Pinot Grigio and it was fine, I just prefer the others. :)

 

Black Box is very sturdy and survived a trip to Athens with several change of planes. I put it in my checked bag, inside a jumbo ziplock for extra security.

 

When we're in Europe, I use the Black Box as a back up and buy local wines while in port.

[SadieN]

Buy a box of Two Buck Chuck at Trader Joe's.

 

 

Never seen a box of Charles Shaw.

[Starry Eyes]

here is an old thread discussing the topic. Some posts are only good for a laugh, but wine enthusiast contributed a bit of info I found helpful (post 16).

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1367992&highlight=

[nwwinelady]

:DThe boxed wine at Trader Joes is the same as their Charles Shaw Chardonnay and Syrah (at least that is what one of the employees told me). It will not have the CS label. In the Northwest, the boxes are 9.99 and the CS bottles are 2.49. The boxes are equal to 4 bottles.

[ducklite]

Wine in a box is the same that's in a bottle....no difference at all! If you like the bottled version, you'll like the box as well!

 

This is absolutely bad information. If you typically buy young wine and drink it immediately, yes, this is accurate. But wine in a box is not going to age--and the petrochemicals used to make the liner will begin to breakdown into the wine. Drinking plastic is most likely not a good idea from a health perspective.

[my3boysmom]

BLACK BOX! Saddly, he local distributor no longer carries the chardonnay I like. But it is good boxed wine!

[dolittle]

fish eye is also good

[sail7seas]

:DThe boxed wine at Trader Joes is the same as their Charles Shaw Chardonnay and Syrah (at least that is what one of the employees told me). It will not have the CS label. In the Northwest, the boxes are 9.99 and the CS bottles are 2.49. The boxes are equal to 4 bottles.

 

 

Yes. :)

[patzimbo]

;)

Boxed wines are very plentiful here in South Africa. The better ones are

called 'Chateaux Cardboard' and the not so great ones are known as 'Vino Collapso Happy Boxes'. I have to add that this is amongst my friends and not a general rule throughout the country!

[5326jan]

;)

Boxed wines are very plentiful here in South Africa. The better ones are

called 'Chateaux Cardboard' and the not so great ones are known as 'Vino Collapso Happy Boxes'. I have to add that this is amongst my friends and not a general rule throughout the country!

 

 

Hahaha!!! Love the names you've created!:D

[aohkay]

;)

Boxed wines are very plentiful here in South Africa. The better ones are

called 'Chateaux Cardboard' and the not so great ones are known as 'Vino Collapso Happy Boxes'. I have to add that this is amongst my friends and not a general rule throughout the country!

 

Very clever! Love it!

[mali06]

"good quality boxed wine" . . . I believe that is what they call an oximoron! :rolleyes:

[sept10dsm]

Black box is one of the better boxed wines. No problem bringing 2 onboard Princess