Rare NMTraveller Posted July 28, 2023 #176 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 4:21 AM, Georgia_Peaches said: @Stockjock took the words right out of my mouth. I find that all the Wagner wines have similar notes and a nice finish. I haven’t tried the white. Both Conundrum and Bonanza are currently available at Sams in my area for $20, which is a pretty good price point IMO. These are both also available at Costco in my area for $20. I picked up one of each for a taste... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted July 28, 2023 #177 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 7:35 AM, Whinenowine said: Due to the myriad state laws on the sale of alcohol, the safest way is to consign your wine to an auction house or to a retailer with proper licensing. I'm sure there are other ways, but none that I can personally vouch for. They'll ask details about when/where you bought the wines (often asking for sales slips) and how the bottles were stored (professional or home cellar are accepted). I've bought and sold this way for 25yrs. Also where is the best place to purchase if you are going to resell? Does it matter if it is Total Wine, the NAPA vineyard, or the grocery store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted July 29, 2023 #178 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) Here is my current favorite at the $14 (on sale) price point at Costco. I like others at higher price points. Edited July 29, 2023 by NMTraveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whinenowine Posted July 29, 2023 #179 Share Posted July 29, 2023 13 hours ago, NMTraveller said: Also where is the best place to purchase if you are going to resell? Does it matter if it is Total Wine, the NAPA vineyard, or the grocery store? Any reputable retailer or winery is fine (save the receipt just in case). It's not likely the level of wine the auction houses will want are sold at a grocer (but it's happened!). I like that Precision label but I've not had the wine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted July 29, 2023 #180 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I've never bought a bottle of wine with the intent to resell. But some of the bottles have gone up so much in value, I'm faced with the dilemma of: "Do I open and drink a $______ bottle of wine or should I sell it?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whinenowine Posted July 29, 2023 #181 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Rothko1 said: I've never bought a bottle of wine with the intent to resell. But some of the bottles have gone up so much in value, I'm faced with the dilemma of: "Do I open and drink a $______ bottle of wine or should I sell it?" Ditto--but current pricing is just through the roof insane...some of my bottles have increased 5-10x in value and reached absolute levels I cannot justify. So do I need a 6pack? Nah, sell 3 and keep the other 3. Or maybe sell all 6 and buy 3-4 cases of excellent wine. Besides, if my DW found out the market value of a bottle I opened (irrespective of what I paid for it)...well, let's just say I'd quickly move from a baritone to a soprano...😳 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted July 29, 2023 #182 Share Posted July 29, 2023 So is Caymus the best red that you can get on board that is sold by the glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted July 29, 2023 #183 Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Whinenowine said: Ditto--but current pricing is just through the roof insane...some of my bottles have increased 5-10x in value and reached absolute levels I cannot justify. So do I need a 6pack? Nah, sell 3 and keep the other 3. Or maybe sell all 6 and buy 3-4 cases of excellent wine. Besides, if my DW found out the market value of a bottle I opened (irrespective of what I paid for it)...well, let's just say I'd quickly move from a baritone to a soprano...😳 I hear you. But it is a dilemma. I feel like Michael Caine in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels explaining his wine cellar to Steve Martin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whinenowine Posted July 30, 2023 #184 Share Posted July 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Rothko1 said: I hear you. But it is a dilemma. I feel like Michael Caine in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels explaining his wine cellar to Steve Martin. Wow...so I'm Ruprecht in this scenario....? Ouch... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverlaysup Posted July 30, 2023 #185 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/25/2023 at 7:21 PM, sunpsyche said: I believe their Apple vintage is rated higher on Wine Spectator. 🙃 Robert Parker gave the current vintage of MD 20/20 a 93! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whinenowine Posted July 30, 2023 #186 Share Posted July 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, neverlaysup said: Robert Parker gave the current vintage of MD 20/20 a 93! I wonder what he'd give Night Train.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted July 30, 2023 #187 Share Posted July 30, 2023 16 hours ago, Whinenowine said: Wow...so I'm Ruprecht in this scenario....? Ouch... that was not my intent... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whinenowine Posted July 30, 2023 #188 Share Posted July 30, 2023 59 minutes ago, Rothko1 said: that was not my intent... LOL Haha...that's ok--I found. new use for all my corks; my eyes are now safe from wayward forks. 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgman1 Posted July 31, 2023 #189 Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 3:20 PM, NMTraveller said: So is Caymus the best red that you can get on board that is sold by the glass? Quick check on my app for my upcoming cruise ( with Whinenowine, so very excited to sail with a "Celebrity"!) shows that the Caymus red is the most expensive listed red wine by the glass in any venue, including the specialties. There may be other wines that are not listed on the app that are available ( hope so !). The "best" red wine is in the taste of the beholder. I like Caymus. I also liked several of the listed red wine on the app when I was on the Silhouette TA in April. Would strongly suggest trying other red wines to see what you like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whinenowine Posted July 31, 2023 #190 Share Posted July 31, 2023 42 minutes ago, padgman1 said: Quick check on my app for my upcoming cruise ( with Whinenowine, so very excited to sail with a "Celebrity"!) shows that the Caymus red is the most expensive listed red wine by the glass in any venue, including the specialties. Wait, @padgman1--you're on the Edge next month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgman1 Posted July 31, 2023 #191 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Whinenowine said: Wait, @padgman1--you're on the Edge next month? No, on the Solstice in September going to Hawaii....you are on that cruise, aren't you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whinenowine Posted July 31, 2023 #192 Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, padgman1 said: No, on the Solstice in September going to Hawaii....you are on that cruise, aren't you ? I wish, but alas no. We're on the Edge Barcelona closed loop in a few weeks. Here's to hoping both ships have a healthy stock of good bourbon and wine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgman1 Posted July 31, 2023 #193 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) Yes....bummer Edited July 31, 2023 by padgman1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted July 31, 2023 #194 Share Posted July 31, 2023 24 minutes ago, Whinenowine said: I wish, but alas no. We're on the Edge Barcelona closed loop in a few weeks. Here's to hoping both ships have a healthy stock of good bourbon and wine. w I can tell you that if The Reflection, in a few weeks, does not have a healthy stock of good bourbon and wine, it will make world wide news... LOL Cheers and bon voyage 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacrow Posted July 31, 2023 #195 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Do the specialty restaurants have different wines by the glass outside of the typical ones available in the MDRs and bars? In particular, it looks from the app that Le Voyage on the Beyond has a really extensive wine list for bottles, but they didn’t list wines by the glass that I could see. I’d love to have access to premium wines by the glass, even if they would be an up charge over the premium beverage package included amounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaFej Posted July 31, 2023 #196 Share Posted July 31, 2023 4 hours ago, padgman1 said: No, on the Solstice in September going to Hawaii....you are on that cruise, aren't you ? 4 hours ago, Whinenowine said: I wish, but alas no. We're on the Edge Barcelona closed loop in a few weeks. Here's to hoping both ships have a healthy stock of good bourbon and wine. @padgman1 was expecting @Whinenowine on the Solstice, but is getting me instead. Kinda lile expecting Caymus, but getting Two Buck Chuck. 😜😜 😜😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whinenowine Posted August 1, 2023 #197 Share Posted August 1, 2023 4 hours ago, MamaFej said: @padgman1 was expecting @Whinenowine on the Solstice, but is getting me instead. Kinda lile expecting Caymus, but getting Two Buck Chuck. 😜😜 😜😜 Nah, I think it's the opposite, Mama! I'm the Mad Dog 20/20 to your Two Buck Chuck, you're still a few notches up...😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaFej Posted August 1, 2023 #198 Share Posted August 1, 2023 49 minutes ago, Whinenowine said: Nah, I think it's the opposite, Mama! I'm the Mad Dog 20/20 to your Two Buck Chuck, you're still a few notches up...😇 I'm not familiar with Mad Dog 20/20, but I made a mistake, anyway. I just saw Solstice, Hawaii, and September and got excited. I'm actually going to Hawaii in September to board the Solstice for a cruise to Sydney, not sailing to Hawaii.🤦🏽♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgman1 Posted August 1, 2023 #199 Share Posted August 1, 2023 14 hours ago, MamaFej said: I'm not familiar with Mad Dog 20/20, but I made a mistake, anyway. I just saw Solstice, Hawaii, and September and got excited. I'm actually going to Hawaii in September to board the Solstice for a cruise to Sydney, not sailing to Hawaii.🤦🏽♀️ Mamafej, DW and I will be meeting Aussie friends boarding the Solstice to go back to Sydney, maybe we will see you as well !!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbxking Posted August 3, 2023 #200 Share Posted August 3, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 2:11 PM, NorthStarStateCruiser said: I was poking around the app and got curious to find out what the most expensive bottle of wine that Celebrity had listed on their app. To my surprise, I found a "Liber Pater 'Bordeaux'" for $100,000. I found it in the Luminae wine menu, 🙄 figures. It's crazy to think that there's even the potential to have folks onboard that have that kind of money to drop $100k on a single bottle of wine. You'd be hard pressed to find a Celebrity cruise where you'd pay over $100k for the topmost suite. This left me thinking, do they automatically tack gratuity on the bottle so then it becomes a $120k bottle of wine? That would be a very nice tip 😅 But along the same lines, I would feel ashamed spending that kind of money on a single bottle of wine knowing how little the onboard staff get paid to provide the service during the cruise. It's like taking a $100,000 bill and burning it right in front of them just because you can. To me, that's insensible, but maybe I'm being unnecessarily empathetic. Ok first, I agree tat is crazy. I would figure that someone who would pay that for a bottle would be sailing Viking, Seabourn etc 🙂. That damn bottle of wine better cause continuous orgasms for at least an hour after I finish consuming it!! 🙂 hahaha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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