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GinnyJ
Sep 28, 2009, 06:26 AM
We are going on a cruise and below is 2 wine packages that they offer. I would like your suggestion on something sweet. Thank you.

Package 1: 5 wines for $104.00
• Korbel, Brut
• Beringer White Zinfandel
• Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay
• Folonari Pinot Grigio
• Brancott Sauvignon Blanc
• Alban St. Prι Vouvray
• Rex Goliath Pinot Noir
• McGuigan Merlot
• Black Opal Shiraz
• Fetzer Cabernet Sauvignon
• George Duboeuf Beaujolais Village
Carnival Premium Package


Package 2: 5 wines for $150.00
• Domaine Chandon, Brut
• Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio
• Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc
• William Fevre Chablis
• Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay
• Jekel Pinot Noir
• Rutherford Hill Merlot
• Wolf Blass President Select Shiraz
• Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon
• Castillo D’Albola Chianti Classico Reserva

Just Dahlia
Sep 28, 2009, 09:14 PM
That's quite a selection, you have some sweet on both lists! It looks like they are trying to pair with meals.

If you are drinking just to have sweet, you might not want to go with the package, and just order at the table... BUT... if you want to experiment with your food and wine I would choose #1.

Only because it's less expensive and it might give you a variety of things matched with certain foods (if that's the plan)

It is amazing how perfectly matched wines enhance certain foods and foods enhance wines.

Deep reds, pinot, ports etc. They blend very nicely and not all are sweet. I would have fun, buy the package and experiment. You could always say that you don't care for it and order something sweet.

But, Hey! It's vacation! Or go for the Tequila package!:D