Rare aussielozzie18 Posted November 14, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) This is offered as an onboard activity aboard our Voyager NYE cruise. I found a thread from 2 years ago where it got mixed reviews. Just wondering if anyone has done it recently? Is it worth doing? $25AUD pp. Edited November 14, 2014 by aussielozzie18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyonetrevorfrancis Posted November 14, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2014 We did it recently on Independance. It was fun and informative, if your a real connoisseur of wine I don't think you'd get much from it but we really enjoyed. The cheeses that accompany it are to die for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 14, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2014 This is offered as an onboard activity aboard our Voyager NYE cruise. I found a thread from 2 years ago where it got mixed reviews. Just wondering if anyone has done it recently? Is it worth doing? $25AUD pp. We didn't think it was worth it. They served us 4 wines of which we thought one was not bad. If Voyager is getting a Vintages, then you would be better off having a wine flight there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finz2u Posted November 14, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 14, 2014 We did it recently on Independance. It was fun and informative, if your a real connoisseur of wine I don't think you'd get much from it but we really enjoyed. The cheeses that accompany it are to die for! We also did this on IOS and I agree with your assessment of the cheeses. There were several people who did not show up, so our table was able to sample even more wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masspector Posted November 14, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Have done this twice. Once on Jewel, once on Vision. Really enjoyed it on Jewel and it was very informative. It was OK on Vision. Not sure if that was because we had done it before or the person giving it was not as good. If you are new to wine tasting, I would do it. If you are not, probably skip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyrocko1908 Posted September 1, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I just booked this. I'm new to wine tasting so I'm hoping to learn something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 1, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I just booked this. I'm new to wine tasting so I'm hoping to learn something. I think it's a worthwhile event for someone new to wine tasting.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyrocko1908 Posted September 1, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I think it's a worthwhile event for someone new to wine tasting.:) This is what I wanted to hear. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted September 1, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) We also did it once.....only us and another couple. At first I thought they would cancel, but they did a good job walking us through the wines. The only one i really liked was the Cabernet Franc. The cheese was the best part. After we finished the tasting.....we ordered a better glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from another winery and finished the cheese. Edited September 1, 2015 by Beachammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 1, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 1, 2015 We also did it once.....only us and another couple. At first I thought they would cancel, but they did a good job walking us through the wines. The only one i really liked was the Cabernet Franc. The cheese was the best part. After we finished the tasting.....we ordered a better glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from another winery and finished the cheese. That was close to our experience too. We only liked one of the reds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted September 1, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 1, 2015 This is offered as an onboard activity aboard our Voyager NYE cruise. I found a thread from 2 years ago where it got mixed reviews. Just wondering if anyone has done it recently? Is it worth doing? $25AUD pp. my personal opinion..no.. the wines themselves are nothing spectacular any more. knowledge and what you may learn will vary by presenter. if you know NOTHING about wine and need a beginner lesson it would be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted September 1, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Do they select x number of reds and x number of whites for the tastings, or do they try and personalize it? (Sorry to the OP for the semi Hijack, it just helps to know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 1, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Do they select x number of reds and x number of whites for the tastings, or do they try and personalize it? (Sorry to the OP for the semi Hijack, it just helps to know) I believe the Lafite Wine Tasting is the same wines, because they have a package of wines you can buy at the end. If you want a personalized tasting, go on a ship with a Vintages wine bar. They will suggest flights based on your persona taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone2K Posted September 1, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 1, 2015 We have done it twice on different ships. Once was in the MDR, the other was in Vintages. Same wines, four reds and a white. I would agree that if you want to learn more about wine, it is worthwhile. The price is good four five smallish glasses of wine and some nice cheese and crackers. I will also add that on Oasis, there was also a Martini making class (which we did) and a beer tasting. All scheduled at the same time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted September 1, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I believe the Lafite Wine Tasting is the same wines, because they have a package of wines you can buy at the end. If you want a personalized tasting, go on a ship with a Vintages wine bar. They will suggest flights based on your persona taste. Thanks Bob :) Not sure I could get my DH to do it with me, we really aren't big drinkers... I was was involved in a wine tasting years ago in So Cal. I was WAY too young to really understand it but what stuck with me was I preferred whites over reds. Now that I am much older and wiser, I thought it might be an interesting thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchclogs Posted September 2, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks Bob :) Not sure I could get my DH to do it with me, we really aren't big drinkers... I was was involved in a wine tasting years ago in So Cal. I was WAY too young to really understand it but what stuck with me was I preferred whites over reds. Now that I am much older and wiser, I thought it might be an interesting thing to do. Why not go for it on your own? My DH is not a wine drinker but I thought it would interesting to try the (for fee) Riedal workshop on Equinox and was happy I did. I noted at the (free) Elite winetasting there were quite a few solo participants. Thanks for the Lafite feedback Bob -- how would this compare to Celebrity do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 2, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2015 ... Thanks for the Lafite feedback Bob -- how would this compare to Celebrity do you think? Sorry, I've got no recent experience on Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HesterMofet Posted September 2, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 2, 2015 We've done both the Lafite tasting in the MDR and another tasting in Vintages. Both were excellent for new wine fans. I liked how they taught you *how* to taste the wine and enjoy the food with it. However, if you go to Cozumel, the best liquor tasting we have done yet is the Jose Cuervo Experience. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml3 Posted September 2, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 2, 2015 How much is a flight at Vintages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 2, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 2, 2015 How much is a flight at Vintages? It varies. If I remember correctly, $10 to $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margeecruiser Posted September 2, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 2, 2015 For us, the Lafitte wine tasting was not very good. This features one winery, Lafitte, and I did not care for it. We have done many wine tastings in Vintages that were great. They also offer cheeses, bread, olives, etc. when you do wine tastings. Very well trained staff, too. Great atmosphere and a lot of fun. Even though we are not novices, we still go for wine tastings and wine flights and always find a new "favorite". Margee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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