kimma11 Posted July 13, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Ok so I don't know much about wine. :( Hoping to remedy that on our cruise. We are booked for the first night and planned on getting the free bottle of wine. People have said it isn't that good though. Can y'all please recommend a nice red wine to buy? I prefer sweet wines which is why I have never been able to stomach white wine. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxette Posted July 13, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2016 If you like sweet wines you will probably prefer a white one. Maybe a riesling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJs mom Posted July 13, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Try a Moscato it's a white wine but sweet and soooooooo good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted July 13, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 13, 2016 just ask your server, they know the wine list very well. As far as free, neither would be sweet, I think they had a Cabernet and Chardonnay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drosphot Posted July 13, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 13, 2016 You can get a bottle at half price instead of the free one on the first night in the SH. I have read where the half price offer was extended for several bottles purchased, but not consumed, on the first night in the SH also. Never hurts to ask when on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marygal Posted July 13, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Ok so I don't know much about wine. :( Hoping to remedy that on our cruise. We are booked for the first night and planned on getting the free bottle of wine. People have said it isn't that good though. Can y'all please recommend a nice red wine to buy? I prefer sweet wines which is why I have never been able to stomach white wine. Thank you I love the Moscato on the ship ! My drink of choice for most of the cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted July 13, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I agree the half price for a bottle is what we do. Sirah is a lovely bold red that I adore with red meat, but it's not overly sweet. Ask your server. And enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooooze Posted July 13, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I'll never try to duel with a seasoned wine connoisseur, but we actually liked the free bottle of wine from the steakhouse. It was Santa Carolina Estrella Merlot. If you're like us and don't know much about wines, why not give it a try? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted July 13, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Try a white zinfidel which is actually a sweet red wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrypop Posted July 13, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Do you know what kind of moscato they serve on Carnival? I don't like many wines, but I recently discovered some moscatos are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwaters Posted July 13, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) We had a free bottle of Merlot the first night and loved it. :) Edited July 13, 2016 by clearwaters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted July 13, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Do you know what kind of moscato they serve on Carnival? I don't like many wines, but I recently discovered some moscatos are good. Castello del Poggio. I love Moscato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlakruz Posted July 14, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 14, 2016 We had the free white and it was good. The moscato is fantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted July 14, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Try a white zinfidel which is actually a sweet red wine sweet Zinfandel is a pink wine like rose' which is sweet. Red Zin is not what I would call a sweet wine, fruity, but not sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusywillow Posted July 14, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 14, 2016 If you like sweet wines you will probably prefer a white one. Maybe a riesling. I like a sweeter wine too and usually order a Riesling. Give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted July 14, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 14, 2016 sweet Zinfandel is a pink wine like rose' which is sweet. Red Zin is not what I would call a sweet wine, fruity, but not sweet To my taste it is a very sweet wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyliecruising Posted July 14, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) If you like sweet wines neither free bottle will taste very good to you probably. Another choice is to skip the free bottle and get a bottle or two or more at 50% off. That is also available to first night for Steakhouse diners. Then do a bit of research to find a sweeter wine you may like. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited July 14, 2016 by smyliecruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric-Flair Posted July 15, 2016 #18 Share Posted July 15, 2016 The Steak House free bottle of wine makes for a good paint remover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyliecruising Posted July 15, 2016 #19 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I actually take the white home and use it in cooking. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuelerdude Posted July 15, 2016 #20 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Castello del Poggio. I love Moscato We love this Moscoto! We had this on our last cruise and plan on this being our two carry on bottles of wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog1958 Posted July 15, 2016 #21 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Ok so I don't know much about wine. :( Hoping to remedy that on our cruise. We are booked for the first night and planned on getting the free bottle of wine. People have said it isn't that good though. Can y'all please recommend a nice red wine to buy? I prefer sweet wines which is why I have never been able to stomach white wine. Thank you You may want to go to your local wine store and buy a bottle of santa Carolina merlot and try it. Where I live its 5.99 or 6.99 for a bottle. That way you can try it and if you like it, you are set for the free bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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