stevemag Posted January 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hi sailing on QM2 just wandering when do we take our wine to be used in the dining room before we dine or when we actually go and do we take all the bottles to be used at once Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hi sailing on QM2 just wandering when do we take our wine to be used in the dining room before we dine or when we actually go and do we take all the bottles to be used at onceThanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Speak to your Sommelier, they will advice and support. We used bring down our bottle the day before, so they may open, decant etc at the correct time. But now they collect all our bottles from our room, and on viewing the following day's menu we discuss our wines with the Sommelier, and select our next wine, albeit from our selection, or from the Wine List. The Sommelier will then take care of everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted January 16, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Decanting. I've never seen a wine decanted over many years of cruising and never seen a wine served that needed it simply because of the possibility of sediment, though aerating of a fine bottle would be another matter. I doubt Cunard have a wine waiter who would know how or could even locate a decanter, or, indeed have the time. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Decanting. I've never seen a wine decanted over many years of cruising and never seen a wine served that needed it simply because of the possibility of sediment, though aerating of a fine bottle would be another matter. I doubt Cunard have a wine waiter who would know how or could even locate a decanter, or, indeed have the time. David Sorry, but all our personal bottles are decanted by the Sommelier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted January 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Sorry, but all our personal bottles are decanted by the Sommelier. Most of our heavy reds (Chateauneuf, Barolo, Amarone etc.) are always decanted in QG. We also get the extra large red wine glasses without even asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted January 16, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 16, 2017 How many bottles can we bring on board? We'll be sailing our first Cunard cruise on the QM2 in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted January 16, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 16, 2017 How many bottles can we bring on board? We'll be sailing our first Cunard cruise on the QM2 in October. As many as you can carry. There's no restriction within reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted January 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Sorry, but all our personal bottles are decanted by the Sommelier. Well maybe that's it then, in Britannia you get wine waiters, in Grills Sommeliers - and Grands Cru wines. DAVID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 16, 2017 How many bottles can we bring on board? We'll be sailing our first Cunard cruise on the QM2 in October. Cunard has a mature attitude to wine and spirits. :) To be fair to Cunard, we bring on about half of our dining wine requirements, plus one bottle of fine Congnac or Rum, while purchasing all other bottles and drinks on the ship. Some guests are noticed bringing on board more than one case of wines/champagnes. Cunard has the same attitude for spirits (liquors). However, amongst most true Cunarders, it is an unwritten Cunard protocol not to abuse the Line's generosity, as this generous unofficial concession could be removed by Cunard if abuse noted (a la RCL). Trust this assists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 16, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Well maybe that's it then, in Britannia you get wine waiters, in Grills Sommeliers - and Grands Cru wines. DAVID. Thought wherever one dines, the same Cunard Wine list is offered to guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted January 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Thought wherever one dines, the same Cunard Wine list is offered to guests. Yes it is, it's just that I have never see any wines of class ordered in Britannia, though that's not to say they never are. I dined once with a table companion who ordered the cheapest wine on the list then complained that he didn't like it. I pointed out that what he ordered was £4 in Asda. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesmum Posted January 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Cunard has a mature attitude to wine and spirits. :) To be fair to Cunard, we bring on about half of our dining wine requirements, plus one bottle of fine Congnac or Rum, while purchasing all other bottles and drinks on the ship. Some guests are noticed bringing on board more than one case of wines/champagnes. Cunard has the same attitude for spirits (liquors). However, amongst most true Cunarders, it is an unwritten Cunard protocol not to abuse the Line's generosity, as this generous unofficial concession could be removed by Cunard if abuse noted (a la RCL). You make it sound as if Cunard are doing us a tremendous favour letting us give them thousands of pounds to travel on their ships. Bring as much as you can carry, Cunard won't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted January 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Thanks everyone. Our QM2 cruise isn't until October, EB, so we can bring what we like easily. On the other hand we fly to San Juan Friday for 2 weeks on RCI Adventure of the Seas so we will have to buy in San Juan. A friend's daughter lives there and has advised us where to go to shop for a good selection and prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpjd Posted January 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 16, 2017 So why are Cunard charging 40USD for a 4 pound Asda bottle. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakesregion Posted January 17, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Given the stiff corkage charge per bottle opened in the dining room, I would say Cunard is fine with you bringing your own wine and saving them the inventory costs as they make as much in corkage as they do in selling you their wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted January 17, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Yes it is, it's just that I have never see any wines of class ordered in Britannia, though that's not to say they never are. I dined once with a table companion who ordered the cheapest wine on the list then complained that he didn't like it. I pointed out that what he ordered was £4 in Asda. David David, how do you define a "wine of class"? -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted January 17, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 17, 2017 In the MDR, Britannia, they will decant your wine brought on board, but they will charge you $20 corkage fee. The same corkage fee also applies in the Grills. As others have written, Cunard's policy regarding taking wine on board is very mature, not the wine police that one encounters on many competing cruise lines. In Britannia, they will also happily sell you the same wines that are sold in the Grills, whatever the price. The wine staff are good, some very good. And our experience has been that the wine staff in the Grills are about the same as those in Britannia in their expertise and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted January 17, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 17, 2017 And our experience has been that the wine staff in the Grills are about the same as those in Britannia in their expertise and service. The big difference is that in QG there are 3 Someliers for a maximum of 140 people, but probably no more that 60 or so dining at once, with a few exceptions, so the service level is very high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted January 17, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 17, 2017 David, how do you define a "wine of class"? -S. Price, though not a perfect measure it's the one most use including Cunard. DAVID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 17, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Price, though not a perfect measure it's the one most use including Cunard. DAVID. Further to your personal definition of "class", may one enquire as to what was the highest priced bottle you have purchased on Cunard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted January 17, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Further to your personal definition of "class", may one enquire as to what was the highest priced bottle you have purchased on Cunard? So many cruises over so many years, but in today's prices probably $70 and certainly not French. This is a fair definition I think. http://www.wsjwine.com/jsp/aboutwine/common/helpfulhintstemplate.jsp?hintId=100008&hhtitle=Fine%20Wines Could I ask you the same question. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 17, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 17, 2017 So many cruises over so many years, but in today's prices probably $70 and certainly not French. This is a fair definition I think. http://www.wsjwine.com/jsp/aboutwine/common/helpfulhintstemplate.jsp?hintId=100008&hhtitle=Fine%20Wines Could I ask you the same question. David Certainly, just over $200.00 on Cunard. But the most expensive ordered was on Celebrity (over 4), but declined when the company policy declared of paying first, then no refund, if on tasting, one declared the bottle as "off" or "corked" :eek: Purchase most of our wines in France, followed by Italy then some from Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now