Upscale Crystal Cruises, which always caters to its guests, has come up with something very special. For those interested, there will be a unique dinner, the most extravagant they have offered up to now. If you like to grab a quick pizza for dinner or some sushi, this is not for you. But for others, this experience will be a dream come true!
The dinner will be held on the October 6, 2007, sailing of the Crystal Serenity, so if you want to partake in this unique experience, you better book your cruise NOW.
The sailing, from romantic Istanbul to Athens, will allow true connoisseurs to indulge in an extravagant menu prepared by acclaimed Master Chef Anton Mosimann, paired with the world's most exceptional vintages presented by Master Sommelier and President of the Guild of Master Sommelier Fred Dame. Due to the rarity of the wines, this one-of-kind event is priced at $1,250 per person, the highest price the line has ever charged for an onboard Vintage Room Dinner.
A nearly impossible-to-get 1961 German Riesling and a 1959 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac (rated 100 by Robert Parker) are among the seven superb wines to be showcased during Crystal Cruises' second Ultimate Vintage Room Dinner. Available for up to a maximum of 14 guests in Crystal Serenity's intimate Vintage Room, the event must be booked on board through the dining room maitre d'. The first Ultimate Vintage Room Dinner, which debuted on Crystal Symphony in May 2007 at a price of $1,000 per person, sold out within hours of its onboard announcement."Pairing the most celebrated of wines with a meal prepared by one of the most decorated chefs in the world offers an unprecedented experience at sea," says Toni Neumeister, Crystal Cruises' vice president, food & beverage operations. "Crystal's Ultimate Vintage Room Dinners were conceived to satisfy and surprise connoisseurs. Our luxury guests treasure exceptional experiences - but that experience has to be authentically memorable."The October menu features the following wines:* Krug, Vintage Brut, Reims, France 1990 * Riesling, Auslese, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, J.J. Prüm, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 1961 * Chevalier-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Leflaive, Burgundy, France 1998 * Barbaresco, Angelo Gaja, Piedmont, Italy 1989 * Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 1959 * Grange Hermitage, Penfolds, South Australia 1986 * Graham's Vintage Port, Portugal 1955 Food courses include:* Goutte d'or, Coriander and Ginger * Steamed Scallops Mâitre Lurkin * Risotto ai Funghi * Vacherin Cheese * Mille-Feuilles with Red Berries, Cardamom Ice Cream Since 2003 Crystal Cruises has been offering wine-makers dinners in the specially designed Vintage Rooms aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. The head sommelier or guest wine experts guide guests through the experience, providing insights on where the wines were made, the aging process and why it works with a particular dish. The wine-makers dinners are offered several times each cruise for approximately $180+ per person, depending on the wines chosen. The Ultimate Vintage Room Dinners will only be scheduled a few times per year. The Crystal DifferenceAboard the ultra-luxurious ships of Crystal Cruises, refined elegance meets casual simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by classic service, abundant space, extensive choices and quality, providing worldwide vacations that bridge the best of land and sea.
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