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Holland America Line Pops the Cork on Its Commemorative Wine Series
Wente Vineyards Blends Two Distinct Wines for HAL Guests
SEATTLE
With the release of two specially crafted wines by Wente Vineyards,
Holland America Line continues its commemorative wine series
throughout its 13-ship fleet. Adorned with classic images of Holland
America Line poster art, the wine series underscores the long
tradition of fine wines aboard luxury cruise voyages.
The 2004 California Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2005 California
Chardonnay were hand crafted by the wine making team of Wente
Vineyards, working closely with the Holland America Line cellar
masters. California's oldest family owned and continuously operated
winery, Wente Vineyard produces wines noted for their distinctive
characteristics borne from vineyard blocks that are meticulously
farmed and sorted into small lots to ensure their quality. Wente
Vineyards is located in the Livermore Valley only 20 minutes away from
the San Francisco Bay.
"When we planned our commemorative wine series, we wanted to offer our
guests a wine crafted for today's palettes that also paid homage to
Holland America Line's long tradition of culinary excellence," said
Richard D. Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and
guest programs. "This series offers two distinctive wines adorned with
labels that fondly salute our long heritage as a premium cruise line."
The commemorative wine also is part of the "Sommelier Package," a new
onboard offering that also includes a standard wine tasting, a premium
wine tasting, dinner at the Pinnacle Grill, wine navigator's choice of
five bottles, and a wine-related gift set.
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Holland America Line's fleet of 13 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to
more than 320 ports. Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven
continents, including Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand
and Asia and Grand World Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the
Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama
Canal.
In the 2006 Portrait of Affluent Travelers survey by Yesawich,
Pepperdine, Brown and Russell, Holland America Line topped the list of
cruise lines sought after by affluent leisure travelers. Its recently
completed $225 million fleetwide Signature of Excellence enhancements
added features such as the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food &
Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more
than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking
demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by The New
York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities
highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
For more information, consult a travel agent.
World's Leading Cruise Lines
Among the highest-rated cruise lines in the world, Holland America
Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines
alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises,
Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, and Costa Cruises. Sharing a
passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value,
these lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The
World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise
vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.
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