Published: November 24, 2008
Crystal Mixes It Up With Cocktails, Classes & Competitions on 2009 Wine & Food Cruises
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is
expanding its 2009 Wine & Food Experiences of Discovery to include cocktail
and mixology curriculum in addition to its wine and food focus. More than two
dozen of the world's most intriguing and topical names on the culinary, wine
and cocktail scenes will offer insights and instruction. The co-proprietor of
the renowned Grgich Hills Estate, famed Hawaiian restaurateur Sam Choy, Master
Sommelier Robert Bath and Tim Hollingsworth of The French Laundry are among
the impressive lineup scheduled on board to share their tasty talents, plus
added expertise from Crystal's own creative chefs, sommeliers and bartenders.
The 2009 sailings mark the 13th annual series of the line's popular Wine &
Food cruises.
"One of the hallmarks of a Crystal vacation is the extraordinary onboard
culinary experience," said Toni Neumeister, Crystal's vice president, food and
beverage operations. "We're excited to pair our chefs -- the cruise industry's
best -- with the highest caliber of experts, to offer guests an unparalleled
wine and food vacation."
Highlights of the Wine & Food cruises include:
-- Brand-new mixology/cocktail demonstrations, including "Making Great
Cocktails at Home" and an "Iron Bar Competition;"
-- Brand-new pastry classes;
-- Wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and Iron Chef-style cooking
competitions with guest wine lecturers, wine and cookbook authors;
-- Specially designed dinner menus featuring guest chefs' signature
dishes, and
-- Crystal Adventures ashore focusing on destinations' wine and culinary
specialties.
The line's newly introduced cheese sommeliers will also offer insight to
more than 50 varieties from around the world and give pairing suggestions.
In 2008, all Crystal wine sommeliers were certified through the Court of
Master Sommeliers. Intimate Vintage Room experiences are available on all
cruises for approximately $210 per person. In 2009, two ultra-exclusive
Ultimate Vintage Room experiences are planned; whereby some of the world's
rarest wine selections are paired with a multi-course meal for upwards of
$1,000 per person.
The wine and food focus Experiences of Discovery voyages will be available
on itineraries through the Panama Canal,Asia, Northern andWestern Europe and
theCaribbean aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.
For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent or
call 888-799-4625. Visit the line's website, crystalcruises.com.
CONTACT: Mimi Weisband 310-203-4302
publicrelations@crystalcruises.com
SOURCE Crystal Cruises
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