TravelingCircusof5 Posted March 2, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I am not a wine snob, drink pretty moderately priced wines, but they are mostly corked. I am thinking that screwtops would be better to carry on for not spilling onboard/ storing. Recommendations? I like my chardonnay pretty dry and/ or creamy-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare garyl62 Posted March 2, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Unopened bottles will not spill in your carry on. Nor would I worry about spilling a re-corked bottle in your cabin unless you spill them at home. I'd recommend carry on what you want to drink and don't worry about how it's sealed. 🍾 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbfb Posted March 2, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Sonoma Cutrer my favoriteChardonnay!!! Not all years are screw top though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingCircusof5 Posted March 2, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted March 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, garyl62 said: Unopened bottles will not spill in your carry on. Nor would I worry about spilling a re-corked bottle in your cabin unless you spill them at home. I'd recommend carry on what you want to drink and don't worry about how it's sealed. 🍾 I am thinking about getting an opened bottle upright in a small beverage cooler- which are usually tiny. I don’t drink a whole bottle in one evening- especially when I will have a beverage package when out and about. I haven’t seen this ship’s fridges though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachlover1989 Posted March 2, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 2, 2023 We really like Butter by Jam Cellars! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajuntraveler Posted March 2, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 2, 2023 52 minutes ago, TravelingCircusof5 said: I am not a wine snob, drink pretty moderately priced wines, but they are mostly corked. I am thinking that screwtops would be better to carry on for not spilling onboard/ storing. Recommendations? I like my chardonnay pretty dry and/ or creamy-ish. Two of my favorite Chardonnays are screw top. River Road -Russian River Valley (2019) or Unoaked and Buttercream (2019 & 2020). I always bring screw top wine on a cruise because they are much easier to open, especially if I forget my corkscrew! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted March 2, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 2, 2023 More and more Vintners are flirting with the idea of screw top wines for their top end. I don't think many would be disappointed with screw tops and may find them much more convenient. Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, one of California best Chardonnay brands began screw tops on their top of the line Founders Reserve Chardonnay with the bottling of their 1999 vintage. Their Founders Reserve was originally only bottle in 3 and 5 Liter bottles for Investors and Donations to Wine Auctions. With the release of 1999 Screw top they released only 950 bottles through their tasting room and specialty limited supply wine shops and restaurants. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted March 2, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I enjoy Simi Chardonnay. I think they’ve gone to screw tops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NevadaCruiser2023 Posted March 2, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Hey I like the box of wine with the duck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Love Posted March 3, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Toasted Head is a very nice "buttery" Chardonnay, but my apologies as I cannot recall if it is screw top or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2camp04 Posted March 3, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 3, 2023 If you bring corked wines, get these stoppers the do not leak. I keep them in my house and motorhome. Rabbit Wine Stoppers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted March 3, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 3, 2023 We will often have a recorked white wine on its side in the fridge. Haven't had one leak yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted March 3, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Mrs. XBGuy is a Chardonnay bigot. She goes for the oaked buttery ones, and two of her favorites are these under screwcap. Sonoma-Cutrer Sonoma Coast Ferrari-Carano Sonoma County 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K32682 Posted March 3, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Bonterra Chardonnay is a favourite. Comes with a screw top, not too oaky, organic, an easy quaffing wine. https://www.bonterra.com/tasting-notes/chardonnay/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted March 3, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 3, 2023 21 hours ago, TravelingCircusof5 said: I am not a wine snob, drink pretty moderately priced wines, but they are mostly corked. I am thinking that screwtops would be better to carry on for not spilling onboard/ storing. Recommendations? I like my chardonnay pretty dry and/ or creamy-ish. Buttercream Chardonnay. It's right in the name. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingCircusof5 Posted March 3, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Thanks everyone! These sound great! So many wines to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted March 3, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, TravelingCircusof5 said: So many wines to try! It's a full-time job for some of us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted March 4, 2023 #18 Share Posted March 4, 2023 On 3/2/2023 at 5:25 PM, TravelingCircusof5 said: I am not a wine snob, drink pretty moderately priced wines, but they are mostly corked. I am thinking that screwtops would be better to carry on for not spilling onboard/ storing. Recommendations? I like my chardonnay pretty dry and/ or creamy-ish. Try Yellow Tail - moderate priced Australian vineyard. I like their Cabernet, but am tempted by their Shiraz because it comes with a screw cap -- I know they have a Chardonnay -- but prefer reds, so I cannot say how they are topped. But, seriously -- corkscrews are not that hard to drive and there are lots of recaps which work perfectly well, horizontally as well as vertically. Go for the wine you prefer, not the closure mechanism. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted March 4, 2023 #19 Share Posted March 4, 2023 3 hours ago, XBGuy said: It's a full-time job for some of us. Thanks for all you do. 😆🍷 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby114 Posted March 5, 2023 #20 Share Posted March 5, 2023 My wife loves Josh Chardonnay when it comes to white wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecs66 Posted March 5, 2023 #21 Share Posted March 5, 2023 We like Josh Chardonnay, by Josh Cellars. Not wine snobs, either, but we like it well enough. I think we get ours at Costco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PurpleHays Posted March 5, 2023 #22 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Or don't worry about the top and take a 24 oz/750mL water bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted March 5, 2023 #23 Share Posted March 5, 2023 I've been serving a Castle Rock and a Cupcake Chard here at my Lodge all winter (we do wine & charcuterie every Fri and Sat apres ski) and the guests and owners seem to like it. Both have screw tops. You shouldn't have to worry about putting it in the fridge - just have your attendant fill you ice bucket and keep it in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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