New Experience Perfectly Pairs World-Famous
Wines with Gourmet Fare, Offered Fleetwide
SANTA
CLARITA, Calif., April 3,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caymus Vineyards and
Cabernet Sauvignon are synonymous with wine enthusiasts globally as
one of the most sought-after wines to pour and share around the
table for special celebrations. Now Princess Cruises is working
with this renowned winery to offer the exclusive Caymus Vineyards
Winemaker Dinner, available on Princess ships sailing North America itineraries by the end of April,
including all Alaska voyages, and
across all ships worldwide by late May.
Available in the popular Crown Grill specialty restaurant for
$140 per person, the new Winemaker
Dinner leverages the expansive expertise of Chuck Wagner, owner and winemaker of the
renowned Napa Valley's Caymus
Vineyards, to deliver a five-course menu (see below), crafted to
complement the tasting notes of his wines.
The dinner, available for 12 guests per seating, will be offered
2-3 times per cruise, based on voyage length, and interested guests
can reserve their spot once on board.
"Our new Caymus Vineyards Winemaker Dinner further elevates the
Princess culinary experience and wonderfully showcases the elegance
of cruising," said Sami Kohen,
Princess vice president of food and beverage. "Our passionate
culinary team and Chuck have curated what promises to deliver a
deliciously memorable and tantalizing experience that will have our
guests talking long after the last course and glass of wine are
served."
Wagner, along with the Princess culinary team, personally
selected the wines paired with the multi-course menu served. In
addition to Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, he has perfectly
matched up the dinner courses with varietals from the family's
other offerings, including Caymus-Suisun 'The Walking Fool'
Red Blend, Mer Soleil Reserve
Chardonnay, Sea Sun Pinot Noir and Emmolo Sparkling.
"We have an appreciation for family, friends, delicious food and
great wine, along with the many connections between them," said
Chuck Wagner, Caymus Vineyards owner
and winemaker. "We love how Princess also recognizes that cruise
travel fosters deeper relationships with its guests and the
destinations they visit by sharing experiences around the table,
and we're thrilled to pour our wines and share our passion through
a specially curated dinner with this beloved cruise line."
Caymus is a hands-on family affair which Wagner founded in 1972,
alongside his late parents, when he was just 19 years old. After 50
harvests, he continues to make two renowned Cabernet Sauvignons -
Caymus Napa Valley and Caymus Special Selection.
Chuck now works alongside two of his children, Charlie and
Jenny, and the family also makes diverse wines from Napa Valley, other parts of California and beyond. Wagner is widely
recognized for his winemaking and industry leadership, and all
three Wagners continue to experiment with farming and winemaking,
continuing the family legacy and commitment to excellence.
In addition to the new dinner, Caymus Vineyards is also working
with Princess on a refreshed wine menu, and Caymus Vineyards will
be the curator for the cruise line's Crown Grill steakhouse, chops
and seafood specialty restaurant, with wine pairing recommendations
on the menu. Coming later this year, guests will have the
opportunity to visit Caymus Vineyards in Rutherford, Napa
Valley, and Caymus-Suisun Winery in Suisun Valley, Calif.,
on exclusive shore excursions offered on various California-based cruises.
Caymus Vineyards Winemaker Dinner Menu
Openings
Beef carpaccio, celeriac,
arugula, shaved parmesan, orange zest, balsamic glaze
or
Marinated Fresh Oyster Mushrooms and Wood Ear Mushrooms green pea
granita, roasted hearts of romaine lettuce, smoked citrus
dressing
Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands,
Calif.
First course
Fresh summer black truffle
risotto, Parmigiano Reggiano aged 36 months
Caymus-Suisun 'The Walking Fool' Red
Blend, Suisun Valley, Calif.
Main course
Tournedos Rossini – prime
beef tenderloin, blossom artichokes
Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Calif.
or
Seared King Salmon and Giant
Prawn
Peruvian potatoes, baby green zucchini and lemon beurre blanc
Sea Sun Pinot Noir, Calif.
Cheeses
Charcuterie and cheese
selection
Paired with guest's wine of choice from the
dinner
Dessert
Chocolate Rasberry Dream -
intense dark chocolate mousse, chocolate raspberry cream, raspberry
compote, chocolate sacher, Dark Chocolate Cornflake Crisp
Emmolo Sparkling Wine, Calif.
Princess first introduced its popular Winemaker's Dinner in a
private space inspired by a wine cellar in the dining rooms onboard
Royal Princess in 2013.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website at
www.princess.com.
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