Saturday, December 6, 2025

🛳️Disney’s New Cruise Ship Is a Floating Cocktail Party

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Disney's New Cruise Ship Is Basically a Floating Wine and Cocktail Theme Park
 
 
 
Professional cruise-goer Shay Spence shares all the best drinks aboard the new Disney Destiny, from the Lion King-themed South African wine tasting to Champagne at Cruella de Vil's piano bar.
 
 
 
 
Ojai Mountain 2023 Estate Mourvèdre (Ventura County), $75
 
 
95
points
 
Cellar Selection
 
 
This destined-to-be-legendary mountaintop estate is starting to show its potential in this elegantly mineral-driven bottling.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domaine des Granges 2023 Les Petites Violières Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay (Fiefs Vendéens Brem), $39
 
 
91
points
 
 
Rich in texture, the palate raises well-integrated fruit that unveils a smattering of citrusy intrigue on the finish.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vengeance 2022 Red Blend (Napa Valley), $25
 
 
90
points
 
 
Richly flavored with melted tannins, Vengeance makes for an approachable Cabernet.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Tasting Rooms
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Weekend Reads
 
 
 
 
Historic Charm, World-Class Bars, and Pirate Lore: Cartagena Has Everything
 
 
 
With an explosive cocktail scene and abundant historic charm, the Colombian city has become one of South America's most alluring drinks destinations.
 
 
 
 
 
Get Merry (and Tipsy) at These Decked-Out Holiday Bars
 
 
 
It's time to throw on your ugliest Rudolph sweater and head to these over-the-top watering holes gussied up in their holiday finest.
 
 
 
 
 
Have Yourself a Hallmark-Style Holiday Season at These Wine Country Towns
 
 
 
Traditional holiday markets, unique parades, and eye-popping decor turn up the Christmas charm hard in these winter wine destinations.
 
 
 
 
 
The Best Wine Bars in Los Angeles
 
 
 
The sprawling city has some great spots to sip, swirl and savor wines. Here are the places locals in the industry love.
 
 
 
 
 
Drink Service
 
 
 
 
The Champagne Lassi Is the Indian-Inspired Gin Fizz Riff of Our Dreams
 
 
 
This fluffy, creamy, fruity Champagne Lassi combines bubbly with Madeira, mango, cardamom, and other Indian flavors.
 
 
 
 
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Train Your Nose, Trust Your Palate, Taste More
 
 
 
Think you have a good nose? With 40 distinct essence vials, this kit is a gym membership for your olfactory system. Train your senses to detect everything from lychee to leather—and finally understand what the sommeliers are talking about.
 
 
 
 
 
Travel Back in Time
 
 
 
 
Travel Back in Time
 
 
 
Top down, glasses up! 🚗 Our August 2003 issue was the ultimate summer road trip guide, featuring a special on "Touring America's Wine Trails." We also went global with "Riesling Around the World," brought the flavors of Spain to the States, and refreshed the palate with summer salads and 21st-century gin.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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