Corkage fee for Twist Top?

[extechie rbd/wdt]

We had brought a bottle of wine to our table 3 different nights on our 7 night cruise Western cruise on the Magic last Jan 7-14. They were twist tops of Arbor Mist. (cheap and we like it) We were NOT charged any corkage fees. The servers didn't even blink an eye. They were ok with it as far as I can tell.
We were at the center table for 14. We had to tell the server to not bring glasses for everyone as it was only meant for 3 of us. (the other 11 in my family do not drink).

Dave

Did you mention or offer to pay the corkage fee?

Ex Techie

 

[PizzieDuster]

Because wine has a screw cap doesn't mean that it's "cheap," some high-end wineries are going to screw caps because it eliminates the risk that the wine will go bad from reacting with the cork.

Gosh, I just went into BevMo today (never pass the buy one get the other for .5 deal) and I was interested in a Chardonney that was $21.99 but had a screw cap. I took it to an employee and he explained that there are many high end wineries going to screw caps. He went on and on about the cork ruining the wine, the cap keeps it fresher then a cork, environmental friendly, etc. Ok! Good for tailgating, picnics and traveling without a corkscrew!

 

[gichicdoc]

Do you, by chance, have a list of the wines available at Remy? I realize they have a fantastic selection of crazy expensive bottles, but how good a selection do they have of moderately priced ones?

I didn't think to get pictures of the wine list at Remy's and I didn't look carefully at the reds but I did look carefully at the whites. There was huge range there as low as the high $40s to several hundreds dollars per bottle. I would say that there were probably 10 bottles under $75 and another 10 under $100. Despite the fact that I rarely let staff select my wine fearing that I will either get a bottle that is a lot more expensive than I wanted to spend or be left with the embarassing task of declining their recommendation, the sommelier's selection was on the low end (about $52 or $53 per bottle) and as I said earlier-- really delicious and a perfect match to our lighter meal courses.

 

[TDC Nala]

We had brought a bottle of wine to our table 3 different nights on our 7 night cruise Western cruise on the Magic last Jan 7-14. They were twist tops of Arbor Mist. (cheap and we like it) We were NOT charged any corkage fees. The servers didn't even blink an eye. They were ok with it as far as I can tell.
We were at the center table for 14. We had to tell the server to not bring glasses for everyone as it was only meant for 3 of us. (the other 11 in my family do not drink).

Dave

Yep, sometimes the servers take it upon themselves to not charge the fee, even though they should. Guests bringing in wine should expect to be charged the fee.

 

[ilovetexas]

I didn't think to get pictures of the wine list at Remy's and I didn't look carefully at the reds but I did look carefully at the whites. There was huge range there as low as the high $40s to several hundreds dollars per bottle. I would say that there were probably 10 bottles under $75 and another 10 under $100. Despite the fact that I rarely let staff select my wine fearing that I will either get a bottle that is a lot more expensive than I wanted to spend or be left with the embarassing task of declining their recommendation, the sommelier's selection was on the low end (about $52 or $53 per bottle) and as I said earlier-- really delicious and a perfect match to our lighter meal courses.

Thanks for the info. $50ish is fine for a bottle, maybe I can call Disney and see if they have the wine list. Can't hurt to ask. I really like South American wines (Carmenere, Malbec) and Spanish Tempranillo. I've never been a huge fan of wines from France or California. Maybe they can just recommend something based on those preferences. I can't wait!!

 

[MND]

Okay, I have eclectic taste in wine...I have many favorites, some expensive, some "cheap". When we lived in Missouri, there were several wineries, and I really like a wine from one of the wineries called Velvet Red.

Have you tried pouring a little rubbing alcohol into a can of soda pop? It probably tastes the same as the Missouri-made Velvet Red!

Mike

 

[AquaDame]

I would never have thought of offering a taste! But then, I don't tend to bring my own wine... I'm too worried that they would sneer at what I like... (our favourite is Tikal Patriota, its the only one I would seriously want to cart in with me instead of purchasing a nice cabernet or other malbec on their own list).

 

[SuzanneSLO]

Gosh, I just went into BevMo today (never pass the buy one get the other for .5 deal) and I was interested in a Chardonney that was $21.99 but had a screw cap. I took it to an employee and he explained that there are many high end wineries going to screw caps. He went on and on about the cork ruining the wine, the cap keeps it fresher then a cork, environmental friendly, etc. Ok! Good for tailgating, picnics and traveling without a corkscrew!

If you are interested, there is good book exploring the closure options for wine. It is called To Cork or Not To Cork, by George M. Taber. -- Suzanne

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

Have you tried pouring a little rubbing alcohol into a can of soda pop? It probably tastes the same as the Missouri-made Velvet Red!

Mike

Are you speaking from the actual experience of tasting it, or simply trying to poke fun at my personal preference of an inexpensive bottle of red wine? Or perhaps because it's made in Missouri you believe it must be "redneck" wine? there are several nice wineries in Missouri....three-four times a year they'd have wine & food pairings event along the Hermann wine trail, which was a wonderful drive though the countryside and such fun. May not be up to Napa standards, but life landed us in Missouri for a few years.

Today I'm excited because Fed Ex is delivering the bottle of Chateau Doisy Vedrines I ordered.....can't wait to see if it's as good as I remember from our dinner at Remy!

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

It's kind of misleading!

Ex Techie

. Maybe we can just bring a big BOX of wine and poke several holes in the bottom, and everyone at the table can just put their glasses under it....a wine Fountain!!!!!

Thanks for your kindness, when you could have at my inferior knowledge of wine edicate and unsophisticated palate!

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

Thanks for the info. $50ish is fine for a bottle, maybe I can call Disney and see if they have the wine list. Can't hurt to ask. I really like South American wines (Carmenere, Malbec) and Spanish Tempranillo. I've never been a huge fan of wines from France or California. Maybe they can just recommend something based on those preferences. I can't wait!!

If you should happen to get it, will you please share? I've searched extensively on the web with no luck....all I've been able to find is what wines are in their lenth-of-stay packages. Thanks!

 

[Debbie19]

FYI, you can purchase the Velvet Red from the St James winery website. Not for wine snobs but quite tasty! And Missouri wine are slowly coming in to their own, winning awards and getting some national press.

Debbie

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

FYI, you can purchase the Velvet Red from the St James winery website. Not for wine snobs but quite tasty! And Missouri wine are slowly coming in to their own, winning awards and getting some national press.

Debbie

Thanks Deb, that's where I order mine from! We are lucky in that we live in a state (Colorado) that wine can be delivered to. Me and DH had a standing "Date Night" at a local Steakhouse every Friday when we lived in Missouri, and it was one of their house wines.

 

[MND]

Are you speaking from the actual experience of tasting it, or simply trying to poke fun at my personal preference of an inexpensive bottle of red wine? Or perhaps because it's made in Missouri you believe it must be "redneck" wine? there are several nice wineries in Missouri....three-four times a year they'd have wine & food pairings event along the Hermann wine trail, which was a wonderful drive though the countryside and such fun. May not be up to Napa standards, but life landed us in Missouri for a few years.

I've been to Hermann and have visited the wineries. You're right, it's a beautiful part of Missouri. The wine, now that's a different story.

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

I'm a bit of a wine snob.

That doesn't mean I only drink only certain varietal wines from certain appellations in the Napa Valley or Bordeaux. It means I appreciate a wide variety of wines made on various continents from various grapes in various styles. I like wines that taste good and go well with my dinner course. Although I tend to buy dry wines, there are many good off-dry and sweet wines too. There are even very enjoyable wines in the much-maligned category of fruit wines. (There are also a lot of disappointing wines made all over the world.)

I'm sure the line about "pouring a little rubbing alcohol into a can of soda pop" was meant to be funny. However, I think the key is to be openminded and to buy what tastes good to you.

There are very good wines (and disappointing wines too) from Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa. They're often made from grape varieties that few people have heard of. Try 'em. You might like 'em.

It can make sense to bring your own into the dining rooms and to pay the corkage fee. Bringing your own wine is not a good way to save money; it's a good way to enjoy a special wine that's otherwise not available on the ship.

 

[CMM MOM]

Does anyone know the average cost of a bottle of wine at dinners? Not at Remy or Palo...

Thanks.

 

[extechie rbd/wdt]

. Maybe we can just bring a big BOX of wine and poke several holes in the bottom, and everyone at the table can just put their glasses under it....a wine Fountain!!!!!

Thanks for your kindness, when you could have at my inferior knowledge of wine edicate and unsophisticated palate!

Haha! I know NOTHING about wine at all!
I know I occasionally like a glass of Shiraz, but couldn't care less if it came from a glass bottle, plastic bottle, box, can or whatever, and generally $10 would be the absolute most I would pay for a bottle. I wouldn't know a good wine if it bit me on the a**!

As long as you like it and enjoy it then who cares!

Ex Techie

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

They have some interesting stuff on there, but I haven't been brave enough to bite yet.

Tink, I have "cheap" taste in wine too, I love my local wineries because of the flavor and the fact that my dollar is staying close to home. It may not cost an arm and a leg, but it's tasty!

 

[owensamo]

Does anyone know the average cost of a bottle of wine at dinners? Not at Remy or Palo...

Thanks.

There are some wine lists with prices online - you should be able to google search for them. We have found that the ship prices for the wine is about the same as the local price + corkage fee. So if I can get a bottle of Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio locally for ~ $25, on the ship it would be ~$25+$18=$43. We found this to be true within a few dollars.

Since we like many of the offerings on the ship - indeed, we actually got into wines by going to wine tastings on the Magic and the Wonder - we don't have any problems purchasing them on board. We've gotten the wine package a couple of times (premium, usually) and been pleased. We've also brought our own on board and that worked as well - but I don't think we brought the same quality of what we would have purchased.

 

[CMM MOM]

There are some wine lists with prices online - you should be able to google search for them. We have found that the ship prices for the wine is about the same as the local price + corkage fee. So if I can get a bottle of Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio locally for ~ $25, on the ship it would be ~$25+$18=$43. We found this to be true within a few dollars.

Thank you for the info. This is exactly what I was looking for...