Boston & Vancouver, October 2019 \u2013<\/strong> In keeping with its ultra-luxury positioning, Scenic commissioned the services of renowned Master of Wines, Keith Isaac, to create a wine list representing the finest wines from around the world for the world\u2019s first Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse<\/em>. This selection of 80 different wines, like nearly everything else having to do with a Scenic cruise, are included in the fares.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFine dining and quality wines are an integral part of the Scenic experience \u2013 for both our river and our ocean cruising products,\u201d said Glen Moroney, Founder and Chairman of the Scenic Group. \u201cOur guests have a passion for and a knowledge of quality wines, and it is essential that we offer a selection of wines that represent both a diversity of regions and a diversity of styles, and one that exemplifies our core brand offering.\u201d<\/p>\n

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One of only 400 Master of Wines around the world, Keith Isaac, worked with the Scenic team to create a wine list that is representative of quality, that appeals to the global traveler and that complements the Scenic Eclipse<\/em> experience.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith \u201cDiscovery\u201d being part of the mission statement of Scenic Eclipse<\/em>, we continued with that theme for the wine list,\u201d said Keith. \u201cWe hope the guests on board will love their journey of discovery of some of the less familiar, \u2018off the wall\u2019 European whites like the Eidos de Padri\u00f1\u00e1n Albari\u00f1o and the Terra do Lobo Godello from Spain, or the Crazy Creatures Gr\u00fcner Veltliner from Austria.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The wine selection has been designed to reflect the regions through which Scenic Eclipse<\/em> travels. In Antarctica there is a Cabernet Franc from Mendoza in Argentina and a Syrah from Limar\u00ed in Chile to give a regional feel to the list. Among the champagnes being poured is a 1er Cru from Lombard and a Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Autr\u00e9au, as well as the Palmes d\u2019Or 2006 from Nicolas Feuillatte.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe hope the guests will be impressed with the first wines they try, by the range and quality on offer, and excited to taste the rest! We have tried to strike a balance of \u201cwow factor\u201d wines they will be surprised to see offered as part Scenic\u2019s all-inclusive commitment, with some lesser known varieties from all sorts of places,\u201d Issac added.<\/p>\n

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Chairman\u2019s Cellar List<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In addition to the extensive selection of fine wines from around the world that are a feature of Scenic\u2019s all-inclusive commitment, Scenic Eclipse also offers the \u201cChairman\u2019s Cellar List\u201d. This selection comprises a limited cellar list of the finest wines from around the world and is personally selected by Keith Isaac and Glen Moroney and available for guests to purchase.<\/p>\n

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The \u201cChairman\u2019s Cellar List\u201d reflects some of the most incredible French Champagnes and wines from around the world,\u201d said Glen Moroney. \u201cWe have put together a list of the very best vintages with notes from Keith Isaac and made them available on board for guests to experience\u201d.<\/p>\n

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As in Champagne, Glen and Keith focused on the best Bordeaux vintages, in this case 1995 and 1996. Regarded as a great pair, 1995 has a rounder and more forward taste while 1996 offers a classic vintage with blackcurrant and spicy cedar characters. Top wines from each commune, first growths and \u201csuper seconds\u201d have been chosen for the most part. Palmer and Haut-Brion are stars in 1995.<\/p>\n

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The range is completed with and excellent 1998: Ch\u00e2teau Lafite, with its label, completely by chance, featured in artwork outside Lumi\u00e8re restaurant. Other selections come from the best years of the early part of this century — 2000 fully merits its reputation, and 2001 and 2004 are increasingly appreciated as they mature, while the quality of 2005 has never been in doubt.<\/p>\n

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A selection of possibilities are listed below:<\/p>\n

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Ch\u00e2teau Palmer 1995, Cru Class\u00e9, Margaux<\/p>\n

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Ch\u00e2teau La Fleur Petrus 1995, Pomerol<\/p>\n

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Ch\u00e2teau Certan de May 1995, Pomerol<\/p>\n

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Ch\u00e2teau Ducru-Beaucaillou 1995, Cru Class\u00e9, St. Julien<\/p>\n

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Ch\u00e2teau Haut-Brion 1995, 1er Grand Cru Class\u00e9, Pessac-Leognan<\/p>\n

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Ch\u00e2teau Latour 1995, 1er Grand Cru Class\u00e9, Pauillac<\/p>\n

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Ch\u00e2teau Mouton-Rothschild 1995, 1er Grand Cru Class\u00e9, Pauillac<\/p>\n

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Ch\u00e2teau Margaux 1996, 1er Grand Cru Class\u00e9, Margaux<\/p>\n

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Designed to deliver the ultimate experience of a lifetime for 228 guests, (200 in Polar regions), Scenic Eclipse takes ocean cruising to a whole new level \u2013 marrying luxury and discovery with the ultimate in safety and sustainability, giving guests the opportunity to explore above and beyond what was previously imaginable.<\/p>\n

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has grown over its 33-year history to include award-winning, all-inclusive escorted tours that take participants to many of the world\u2019s most fascinating destinations and, since 2008, truly all-inclusive, five-star river cruises in Europe, SE Asia, Russia and Egypt on its 15 Space-Ships. Sister brand Emerald Waterways has seven Star-Ships offering European river sailings with its eighth, Emerald Harmony, having just launched for SE Asia\u2019s Mekong River. Exclusive charters are offered on SE Asia\u2019s Irrawaddy River; the Volga River in Russia; yacht cruises out of Croatia; and Egypt\u2019s Nile River.<\/p>\n

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Additional information on these and other cruises, brochures and reservations can be obtained via travel agents; or in the US: www.scenicusa.com<\/a>; phone 844-788-7985; or email: info@scenicusa.com<\/a>; and in Canada: www.scenic.ca<\/a>; phone (866) 689-8611; or email: info@scenic.ca<\/a>. Brochures can also be downloaded directly from the website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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