We filled those earlier sea days cruising the Atlantic Ocean on a reposition cruise to Barcelona with wine tasting adventures. Call me a wine romantic for whenever, I travel, I always find a way to focus on wine. This time it was Old World vs New World wines!
Table Ready, Atlantic Ocean Cruise, March 2025 © Spaswinefood
Cruising the Atlantic Ocean © Spaswinefood
I was first introduced to wine tasting offered while cruising last spring on our way back from Australia we took. After being introduced to wine events during a repositioning cruise from Sydney to San Francisco we looked for opportunities on our Atlantic Ocean repositioning from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona. This post, will feature the second wine tasting we attended during our Atlantic Ocean cruise.
Wine tasting #2: Old World vs. New World Wines
The second wine tasting was led by Radu Iliescu from Transylvania, Romania. Radu, is the Head Sommelier on the Sun Princess. The Old World vs. New World wine tasting event was held in one of the ship's special dining room options at lunch time.
Radu and Sharon, Atlantic Ocean, March 2025 © Spaswinefood
Radu, Atlantic Ocean, March 2025 © Spaswinefood
Atlantic Ocean Repositioning Cruise: Wine Tasting #2
I always love viewing the table setup for a wine tasting.
John, Atlantic Ocean, March 2025 © Spaswinefood
Soon, after arriving in the restaurant, we are already to begin.
Table Awaits, Atlantic Ocean, March 2025 © Spaswinefood
We were served a five course lunch menu, featuring foods paired with five wines. Let me now introduce the wine and food pairings.
Wine # 1: Domaine Pichot Le Marigny Vouvray, France
Domaine Pichot Le Marigny Vouvray, France © Spaswinefood
Getting Ready to Taste Vouvray © Spaswinefood
In case you are wondering what is Vouvray, it is a Chenin Blanc wine from the Loire Valley, France. It can be produced in dry to sweet wine styles, and also as a sparkling wine. We tasted a sparkling Vouvray wine.
Food Pairing: Foie Gras with Confit of Onion
Foie Gras with Confit of Onion © Spaswinefood
Veggie Pairing
Foie Gras with Confit of Onion © Spaswinefood
Sitting next to us, during the wine tasting were two wine enthusiasts.
Wine Enthusiasts exploring Vouvray with Sommelier © Spaswinefood
Sommelier Pouring Vouvray © Spaswinefood
Vouvray in the Glass © Spaswinefood
Wine #2: Cakebread Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast
Sommelier Pouring Cakebread Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc © Spaswinefood
Cakebread Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 © Spaswinefood
Food Pairing: Mini Colossal Crab Salad and Summer Greens
Mini Colossal Crab Salad and Summer Greens © Spaswinefood
Wine #3: Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018
Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 2018 © Spaswinefood
In the Glass: Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino © Spaswinefood
Food Pairing: Beef Wagyu Tartare with Black Caviar and Cornmeal Croutons
Beef Wagyu Tartare with Black Caviar and Cornmeal Croutons © Spaswinefood
Food Pairing: Veggie Option
Veggie Pairing © Spaswinefood
Wine #4: Chateau Lasseque Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
Chateau Lasseque Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2017 © Spaswinefood
Food Pairing: Sugar Pineapple with Duck Breast and Red Caviar
Sugar Pineapple with Duck Breast and Red Caviar © Spaswinefood
Food Pairing: Veggie Option
Veggie Option © Spaswinefood
Wine #5: Caymus Special Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Intro: Caymus Special Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon © Spaswinefood
Sommelier Pouring Caymus Special Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon © Spaswinefood
Caymus Special Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018 © Spaswinefood
Food Pairing: Dessert
Of course we ended the tasting with dessert (Macaroon, French Canalés, and Sweet Chocolate).
Something Sweet © Spaswinefood
Of course, I took some time to review the wine display before leaving.
Reviewing the Wine Display © Spaswinefood
Reviewing the Wine and Food Pairings © Spaswinefood
Filling those earlier sea days on a reposition cruise across the Atlantic Ocean to Barcelona with wine tasting adventures. It sure was fun exploring Old World vs New World wines! I invite you to join me in my travels in the Atlantic Ocean and elsewhere at Wine Travels with Dr. Sharon, and at Spaswinefood on Bluesky and Facebook. I am so looking forward to sharing more on my vine-filled explorations.
CHEERS!
Sharon
March 2025
Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona
© Spaswinefood
Of course making new #winelover friends is always special.
Sommelier Julia Attending © Spaswinefood
Sommelier Julia © Spaswinefood
Sunrise, Atlantic Ocean, March 2025 © Spaswinefood
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