Wine package-is there a bottle wine pkg

[60andhappy]

When we sailed with Celebrity several years ago we purchased one of several "Wine Pkgs" offered. We had a choice of wines by the bottle. Unsed portions of bottles could be corked and stored, they were brought to us at dinner the following evening. I don't see anything similar being offered now. The packages offered seem to only have wine by the glass. Any help wpould be appreciated. We are sailing on the Equinox.

[Kartgv]

Yes, it's there under "Beverage Packages", called Taste of the Vineyards Wine Package. You can choose a "Classic" or "Premium" package, anywhere from 3 - 7 bottles. You can order online prior to boarding or you can buy it once onboard. Your waiter will keep any unused open bottles in the dining room for the next night or you can take it back to your room with you - your choice!

[biker1972]

You are limited to only the wines that are on the list for each package. Classic package starts at $99 for three bottles and the Premium starts at $129 for three.The list for the classic has 19 wines to choose from and the Premium has 23.

[CaroleSS]

OK, I've done some math and have a small question.

 

The normal bottle of wine yields 4 glasses of wine. If you say that a glass of wine costs $8 (the price allowable under the classic package) that comes to $32 per bottle X 3 bottles = $96.

 

It seems ot me that if you purchase the classic package, you are paying $3 too much!! :eek:

Plus you are limiting yourself to only 3 choices!

[Kevnzworld]

I couldn't find the list of wines offered on Celebrity's website....anybody have the list or link?

[OneStrangeGuy]

OK, I've done some math and have a small question.

 

The normal bottle of wine yields 4 glasses of wine. If you say that a glass of wine costs $8 (the price allowable under the classic package) that comes to $32 per bottle X 3 bottles = $96.

 

It seems ot me that if you purchase the classic package, you are paying $3 too much!! :eek:

Plus you are limiting yourself to only 3 choices!

There used to be a saying about an upper-class hotel that they built here in Denver a few years ago. "It was built for people with more money than brains." Nevertheless, they seem to rent a lot of rooms every night!

 

This wine package probably wasn't made for people who posses higher math skills like you. If you wanted to increase your choices you could always buy three of these packages! :rolleyes:

[biker1972]

Wine Packages

Celebrity Cruises proudly partners with the following brands to offer you excellence and value:

 

Sparkling Wine

Bouvet Signature, France

 

White Wines

Chardonnay, Penfolds, Koonunga Hill, Australia

Vouvray, Michel Picard,Loire, France

Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Horse Heaven Hills

Sauvignon Blanc, Murphy Goode, California

Chardonnay, Santa Ema, "Select Terroir", Chile

Riesling, S.A. Prum, "Essence", Germany

Pinot Grigio, Fantinel, Borgo Tesis, Italy

 

Rose Wines

Gaga Rose, by Kendall-Jackson, California

White Zinfandel, Beringer, California

 

Red Wines

Malbec, Luigi Bosca, "La Linda", Argentina

Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer, Founder's Estates, California

Pinot Noir, Matua, New Zealand

Garnacha, Altovinum, "Evodia", Spain

Zinfandel, Renwood, Sierra Foothills, California

Tempranillo, Condesa de Laganza, Spain

Syrah , Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington

Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Crest "H3" Horse Heaven, Washington

Merlot, Sebastiani, California

[biker1972]

Celebrity Cruises proudly partners with the following brands to offer you, our guests, greater pleasure and value:

 

Sparkling Wines

Domaine Carneros, by Taittinger, California

 

White Wines

Chardonnay, Cambria, Katherine's Vineyard, Santa Barbara

Chardonnay, Zuccardi, Q, Mendoza

Pinot Grigio, Bertani, Veneto

Sancerre, Michel Redde, France

Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, Private Bin, New Zealand

Albariño, Paco and Lola, Rais Baixas

Riesling, Pacific Rim, Wallula Vineyard, Washington

Pinot Gris, King Estate, Oregon

Grüner Veltliner, Estoras, Austria

 

 

Rose

Whispering Angel, Provence, France

 

Red Wines

Malbec, Pascael Toso, Reserve, Argentina

Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosemount, Show Reserve, Mudgee, Australia

Cabernet Sauvignon, Nelms Road, Washington

Pinot Noir, Whitehaven, Marlborough, New Zealand

Prima Voce, Tuscany, Italy

Shiraz, Wolf Blass, Gold Label, South Australia

Miguel Torres "Coridllera", Chile

Merlot, Raymond, Reserve, Napa Valley

Grenache, d'Arenburg, "The Custodian", Barossa Valley

Pinot Noir, Joseph Drouhin, Vero, France

Zinfandel, St. Francis, Sonoma

Zinfandel, Kunde Estate, California

 

Some of these will be available for more than the $33 or $43 price by taking the package vs one bottle at a time. Generally there is a savins with the package which varies depending on which wines you select.

[biker1972]

It is also good to remember that you pay $44 per day for the classic alcohol package. If you only want two or three classes of wine each night and not much else, the wine package makes perfect sense. My last cruise my wife and I went through 3 or 4 bottles and several specialty coffees. Would have cost us extra to have an all you care to drink package. With $850 obc we did not have scrimp; we just are not big drinkers.

[Kevnzworld]

I will just continue to buy what I like from the entire inventory rather than be limited to the wines in the package. It's not a bargain at $33 a bottle anyway.

On my last cruise I found a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc that I liked and it was $35.

[Mermen]

On our last cruise we purchased a wine package which also included specialty restaurant dining...that was a nice perk and a good savings.