• Prestigious Recognition: Holland America Line’s exclusive Brut Sparkling Wine earned an “excellent” 90-point rating from the respected authority, Wine Enthusiast, in a blind tasting.
• Exclusive Partnership: The wine was crafted in a unique collaboration with Four Feathers Wine Services, a Washington-based company with an all-woman winemaking team.
• A Guest Favorite: Since its debut in October 2024, the sparkling wine has become the most-served adult beverage across the entire Holland America fleet.
• Inspiration and Quality: The winemakers were inspired to create a celebratory and refined wine, lovingly calling the project “sparkling for mom” in honor of a head winemaker’s mother, a loyal cruiser.

Holland America Line is celebrating a wonderful achievement for its exclusive sparkling wine, which has earned an “excellent” 90-point rating from the highly respected publication, Wine Enthusiast. This significant honor, awarded through a rigorous blind-tasting process, places the cruise line’s private label offering among the top wines reviewed annually, confirming its exceptional quality and character.

This recognition is a testament to a beautiful partnership with Four Feathers Wine Services, a Washington-based company with a talented all-woman winemaking team. The collaboration began with the goal of creating something celebratory, delicious, and versatile that guests could enjoy on any occasion. The winemakers were even inspired by one of their mothers, a loyal Holland America cruiser, lovingly nicknaming the project “sparkling for mom” as they crafted a wine that is both fun and refined.

Since debuting across the fleet in October 2024, the sparkling wine has become a true guest favorite and is now the most-served adult beverage onboard. Reviewers from Wine Enthusiast praised its refreshing notes of apple, white peach, and lime zest, along with its “crisp, clean mouthfeel.” This award-winning sparkling wine is available fleetwide for guests to enjoy by the glass or bottle, adding a touch of rated excellence to celebrations at sea, from the Captain’s Toast to a special moment in their stateroom.