Riocca Posted September 12, 2023 #26 Share Posted September 12, 2023 The selection of wines on the Ultimate Package has changed now with more sparkling wines including 2 champagnes. Red selection has changed as well, there seems to be more white’s but can’t be certain as we’re not white wine drinkers other than the occasional Pino Grigio. This assumes of course that these wines are actually available onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peyroutous Posted September 12, 2023 #27 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I see just 1 Champagne, Piper Heidsieck Brut (France) in this Ultimate Package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted September 13, 2023 #28 Share Posted September 13, 2023 8 hours ago, peyroutous said: I see just 1 Champagne, Piper Heidsieck Brut (France) in this Ultimate Package. Chouilly is a champagne too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peyroutous Posted September 13, 2023 #29 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Yes you are correct I missed that one in the small print😀. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted September 13, 2023 #30 Share Posted September 13, 2023 And in the US, Domaine Chandon is a Champagne too. [We are not limited by the EU law] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosroz Posted September 13, 2023 #31 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Champagne ONLY comes from the Champagne region it has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with EU law, it relates back to a treaty in 1891, and the EU wasn’t around then. Cava is made in the same way as Champagne but it is Cava not Champagne , although the Spanish have always claimed it was them that created the method of producing sparkling wine, Edited September 13, 2023 by Rosroz 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted September 13, 2023 #32 Share Posted September 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Rosroz said: Champagne ONLY comes from the Champagne region it has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with EU law, it relates back to a treaty in 1891, and the EU wasn’t around then. The 100-Year-Old Loophole That Makes California Champagne Legal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Traveling Fools Posted September 14, 2023 #33 Share Posted September 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said: The 100-Year-Old Loophole That Makes California Champagne Legal And, oh by the way.....how about the French Champagne industry being saved by American rootstock!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted September 14, 2023 #34 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Just now, Traveling Fools said: And, oh by the way.....how about the French Champagne industry being saved by American rootstock!?! They are very proud in Chile that they have the only French grape varieties with the original DNA – those American roots have changed the DNA of the grapes throughout France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Traveling Fools Posted September 14, 2023 #35 Share Posted September 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said: They are very proud in Chile that they have the only French grape varieties with the original DNA Didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosroz Posted September 14, 2023 #36 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Champagne only comes from Champagne, loopholes make no difference, a bIt like rewriting history ,as often is done within the film industry. Money I’m afraid does NOT buy class 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted September 14, 2023 #37 Share Posted September 14, 2023 11 hours ago, Traveling Fools said: And, oh by the way.....how about the French Champagne industry being saved by American rootstock!?! As a young 4H Grape Club member I was told that some of the saviour rootstock came from Canada, but maybe that was an embellishment. Google tells me that both Missouri and Texas claim to be the sources. Can we agree to say North American root stock to lessen the chauvinism? 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted September 14, 2023 #38 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Aren’t we getting a bit off topic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Traveling Fools Posted September 14, 2023 #39 Share Posted September 14, 2023 9 hours ago, nordski said: Can we agree to say North American root stock to lessen the chauvinism? 😀 Certainly...wouldn't want Rosroz biting my head off for going to far astray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosroz Posted September 15, 2023 #40 Share Posted September 15, 2023 18 hours ago, Traveling Fools said: Certainly...wouldn't want Rosroz biting my head off for going to far astray. Believe it or not my bark is worse than my bite 🤣 honest , I’m a nice person really , but I’m guilty of speaking my mind , especially when it’s a subject I’m passionate about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Traveling Fools Posted September 15, 2023 #41 Share Posted September 15, 2023 49 minutes ago, Rosroz said: Believe it or not my bark is worse than my bite 🤣 honest , I’m a nice person really , but I’m guilty of speaking my mind , especially when it’s a subject I’m passionate about . DW is German from the wine country...know all about it! Have spent some quality time in the Champagne region, but those stories are for another thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmatt Posted October 10, 2023 #42 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Can someone let me know if I have the Ultimate drinks package, but want a drink from Premium package. Do I pay the difference or the full cost of that drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rus Tee Posted October 10, 2023 #43 Share Posted October 10, 2023 The Ultimate Drinks package includes all the Premium package Drinks plus the extras on the Ultimate package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmatt Posted October 10, 2023 #44 Share Posted October 10, 2023 9 hours ago, Rus Tee said: The Ultimate Drinks package includes all the Premium package Drinks plus the extras on the Ultimate package Apologies, I have worded my question wrongly. It should read - If I had the Premium package but want a drink from Ultimate package, would I pay a difference or the full price of drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riocca Posted October 11, 2023 #45 Share Posted October 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Mrmatt said: Apologies, I have worded my question wrongly. It should read - If I had the Premium package but want a drink from Ultimate package, would I pay a difference or the full price of drink. Full price of the drink, depending on how many drinks from the Ultimate Package you would want during the cruise it may be better value is to upgrade the package at $8 per day. There’s no requirement for all passengers in the cabin to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 11, 2023 #46 Share Posted October 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Riocca said: Full price of the drink, depending on how many drinks from the Ultimate Package you would want during the cruise it may be better value is to upgrade the package at $8 per day. There’s no requirement for all passengers in the cabin to upgrade. and you can upgrade for the remainder of the cruise at any point and only pay for the remaining days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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