And keep ‘em coming is the consensus for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Meet the Winemaker series, now in its sixth year.
The line once again teamed up with renowned wineries to create the seasonal program designed for wine enthusiasts and foodies at all skill levels. The cruises provide opportunities to engage with winemakers and other experts through a variety of enriching seminars and activities, which include intimate wine tastings and wine-paired dinners, interactive culinary demonstrations and meet-and-greets on board.
The experience will be available on select cruises aboard Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Bliss. And, for the first time ever will be offered in Europe as Norwegian Escape sails around the Greek Isles and Italy on July 17 and Oct. 12.
The host of the event in July will be notable winemaker Antonio Hidalgo of the family-owned Spanish Sherry house Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana.
The October edition will be hosted by Sandro Bottega, whose Bottega S.p.A. has diversified to produce grappa, Prosecco, a wide range of sparkling wines, in addition to red wines of Valpolicella and Tuscany. In 2018, Sandro received the prestigious Riedel Winemaker of the Year award in Toronto.
On other North American cruises, guests will include Gérard Bertrand, “The Drinks Business” Green Awards 2020 recipient; Rob Mondavi, Jr., fourth-generation Napa Valley winemaker; Diane Flamand, winemaker at Bordeaux Collection Wines, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and Michael Mondavi of the Michael Mondavi Family Estate.
Each of the cruises feature vintage wines chosen by the expert and brought onboard for the exclusive events. Wine packages range from $22 to $100 per person plus tax, and gratuity and may be reserved once onboard.
