Set sail on a wine-tasting adventure with Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Meet the Winemakers” series. This unique event features some of the world’s best winemakers, who will be on board to lead interactive seminars and taste-testings. You’ll learn all about their craft and can purchase bottles of your favorite wines to enjoy during your cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line is excited to announce the return of its Meet the Winemakers Series, which will take place on select sailings in 2022. This series allows Norwegian guests to sample some of the world’s best wines while learning about them from the people who make them.
The “Meet the Winemakers” series is offered on select Norwegian sailings, typically lasting around seven days. Some of the most recent cruises have featured winemakers from destinations such as Napa Valley, Italy, and Chile. Attendees can expect to sample up to 15 different wines during each seminar. Besides, all of the seminars are included in the price of your cruise
The Meet the Winemakers Series will feature winemakers worldwide, including Napa Valley, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Guests will have the opportunity to attend exclusive wine tastings and seminars and participate in Q&A sessions with the winemakers themselves. In addition, they will be able to purchase bottles of wine to take home with them.
One of the best parts about the “Meet the Winemakers” series is that it gives you a chance to meet fellow wine lovers worldwide. The seminars are in small groups, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get to know your fellow wine-tasters. Afterward, you can enjoy a delicious meal pairing perfectly with your newly-acquired knowledge (and wine!)
You will be treated to various wines, all of which have been carefully selected by Norwegian’s team of experts. The focus is on quality over quantity, so you can be sure that you’ll taste some of the best wines available. In addition, the winemakers will be on hand to provide insights into their craft and answer any questions you may have.
Some of the cruises you can look out for include:
Greek Isles & Italy Cruise: Norwegian Escape With Sandro Bottega S.P.A. – Special Guest
Norwegian Escape will embark on a 10-day Greek Isles & Italy cruise, roundtrip from Rome (Civitavecchia), with special guest Sandro Bottega S.p.A., one of the essential wineries in the Veneto region of Italy. Guests can attend a special wine tasting and seminar led by Sandro Bottega and purchase bottles of his wine to enjoy during their cruise.
Sandro Bottega is the owner and winemaker of Bottega S.p.A., a family-run winery in Italy’s heart of the Veneto region. Founded in 1977, Bottega is best known for its Prosecco, which has won numerous awards and accolades. Bottega’s wines have been featured in Wine Spectator, Decanter, and The Wall Street Journal.
Join us for a Norwegian Joy cruise to Bermuda, featuring special guest Gérald Bertrand, Green Personality of the Year.
Norwegian Joy will embark on a 7-day Bermuda cruise, roundtrip from New York City, with special guest Gérard Bertrand, Green Personality of the Year. Guests can attend a special wine tasting and seminar led by Gérard Bertrand and purchase bottles of his wine to enjoy during their cruise.
Gérard Bertrand is the owner of Château l’Hospitalet, a biodynamic and organic wine estate located in the Languedoc region of France. In addition to producing some of the finest wines in the area, Château l’Hospitalet is also a leader in sustainable viticulture and winemaking practices. Gérard Bertrand was named Green Personality of the Year by Decanter magazine in 2018.
Join us on the Norwegian Encore for a unique Caribbean cruise with Randy Ullom, master sommelier and director of winemaking for Orin Swift Cellars.
Norwegian Encore will embark on a 7-day Caribbean cruise, roundtrip from Miami, with special guest Randy Ullom, Master Sommelier and Director of Winemaking for Orin Swift Cellars. Guests can attend a special wine tasting and seminar led by Randy Ullom and purchase bottles of his wine to enjoy during their cruise.
Randy Ullom is the Master Sommelier and Director of Winemaking for Orin Swift Cellars, one of the most successful and acclaimed wineries in Napa Valley. Randy began his career as a sommelier and has since worked with some of the world’s top chefs, including Thomas Keller and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. His wines have been awarded numerous accolades and featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Wine Spectator, and Decanter.
Whether in port or at sea, Norwegian wine cruises offer the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy some of the world’s finest wines. If you’re looking for a unique way to explore new wines, Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Meet the Winemakers” series is definitely for you. You’ll get to sample some fantastic wines, learn about winemaking from experts in the field, and meet other passionate wine lovers worldwide. So what are you waiting for? Book your spot on a Norwegian sailing today!