Kiwi Flyer

Swiss
First Class menu
Zurich to Hong Kong
April 2009

Dinner

Gourmet Menu

First Courses

Selection of appetisers :
Marinated king prawn with Ticino prosciutto on polenta
Grilled scallop with artichoke
Bresaola tartare on fruit crisp bread
Asparagus mousse, thyme sablee and parsley jelly

Smoked salmon fillet

Main Courses

Fillet of beef and Ticino polenta with wild garlic, merlot jus and Spring vegetables

Oven-baked fillet of pike-perch with herb vinaigrette, saffron fennel, sauteed tomatoes and new potatoes

Risotto with truffled brie, white and green asparagus and Parmesan wafer

Special of the day

Choice of vegetables

Cheese

Selection of Swiss cheese

Dessert

Chocolate and vanilla lasagne with warm spiced banana

Swiss chocolates

Espresso and a selection of coffees and teas


Cheese

Vercasca
A typical specialty from the Vercasca Valley with a slightly sour flavour, made from unpasteurised milk

Gorello
A mild Ticino soft cheese with a delicate aroma

Tremola
Tremola is a naturally ripened semi hard cheese produced at the Gotthard Show Dairy from fresh mountain milk. It has an exceptionally fine aroma of herbs and a slightly sharp taste.

Robiolino
A Ticino cream cheese with a slightly sour flavour.

Emmental - selection Rolf Beeler
The original character of the cows' milk comes to the fore in this Emmental with its distinctive, nutty aroma.


Supplementary Choices

Selection of soups

Seasonal salads

Swiss cheese

Fresh fruits


Before Landing

Swiss Breakfast

Assortment of breakfast breads, preserves and honey, fresh fruits, yoghurts, muesli and cereals

Egg dish

Selection of coffees, teas and juices


Wine List

Champagne

Cuvee Louise 1998, Pommery, Reims, France
60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir
Enchanting hints of quince and brioche, long on the palate, with elegant notes of citrus fruits. Finesse and freshness in every sip. A top vintage from Pommery, with a lively finish. Perfect as an aperitif, with fish, white meat or young cheeses.

White Wine

Bianco di Merlot DOC, Convivio 2006, Monitcello Vini SA, Ticino, Switzerland
Merlot, Chardonnay
Making white wine from the red Merlot grape is a specialty of the Ticino region. The generous volume and melting qualities of this Bianco di Merlot are pleasing on the palate, with roasting aromas and notes of hazelnut and quince. An unctuous, powerful wine which goes well with white meat, cheese or a good book.

Chablis AOC 1er Cru, Vaillons 2006, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy, France
100% Chardonnay
Chardonnay from its crisp, minerally side. A classic Chablis, with notes of peach and pear. Refreshes the palate and spirit alike. A fabulous structure and a juicy, vigorous finish. Ideal for drinking with hors d'oeuvres, fish, white meat, or when catching up with the newspapers.

Gruner Veltliner, Smaragd, Terrassen 2007, Domane Wachau, Austria
100% Gruner Veltliner
One of the top wines from the up-and-coming Domain Wachau. This pure Gruner Veltliner has a golden-yellow glow. It is pleasing on both nose and palate, with elegance and finesse. The bouquet has hints of honey, melon and peach. A good accompaniment to vegetarian dishes, fish or young cheeses. It scored 92/100 in the Wine Spectator ratings.

Red Wine

Merlot Riserva la Prella 2006, Tenimento la Prella, Ticino, Switzerland
100% Merlot
A glowing, ruby-red colour. Flavours of cloves, black pepper and plum jam. This Merlot has an impressive structure. THe bouquet has hints of firewood, forest floor, wild strawberries and blackcurrant. A complex, very deep wine - one of the finest from Canton Ticino. Good with meat, pasta or cheese.

Smith Haut Lafitte 2004, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Bordeaux, France
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
One of the best wines from the Pessac-Leognan region, it has notes of dense, dark forest berries, blackcurrant, liquorice and a hint of roasted aromas. The tannins are delicate, gracefully embracing the concentrated fruit. A pure pleasure to drink. It goes well with meat dishes or cheese, and does not overwhelm, despite its strength.

Excellent 2005, R&A Pfaffl, Weinviertel, Austria
40% Blauer Zweigelt, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
A dense ruby-red colour. Undertones of berry and fat on the nose. Charming on the palate, a very modern example of its type. Notes of cedarwood and blackberry come to the fore. Excellent when accompanying red meat and pasta, or as a digestif. Innovative winemaking from Austria.

Dessert Wine

Sous l'Escalier, Petite Arvine du Valais 2007, Mont d'Or, Valais, Switzerland
100% Petite Arvine
Domaine du Mont d'Or is one of the top labels for dessert wines. For years, the producers of the Valais region have been vinifying sweet, nectar-like wines. This Petite Arvine reveals a concentrated bouquet, with hints of honey, quince and rose. Pleases the palate and soothes the spirit. Perfect with dessert or cheese.

Port

Porto Calem 20 yearts old, Portugal
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinto Roriz, Tinta Barroca
A fine and elegant bouquet with nuances of nut and dried fruit. Typical barrique notes. Sweet and well structured with a prolonged finish.


Beverages

Beers

Appenzeller Quollfrisch
Heineken
Non-alcoholic beer (0.5% vol)

Aperitifs

Campari
Bacardi White Rum
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Grey Goose Vodka

Liqueurs and Digestifs

Single Malt Whisky
The Macallan Fine Oak 18 years

Blended Scotch Whisky
Chivas Regal 18 years

Cognac
Remy Martin XO Excellence AOC Grande Champagne

Grappa di Moscato Monovitigno Nonino

Zuger Kirsch 1995 Etter

Williams Etter


Soft Drinks

Soft Drinks

Still water
Sparkling water
Tonic water
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite

Juices
Orange juice
Apple juice
Pink grapefruit juice
Tomato juice
Spicy mixed tomato juice

Tea

Darjeeling Superieur
High quality blend of Darjeeling, Assam and Ceylon teas, ideal for afternoons

Earl Grey Superieur
High quality blend of Yunnan and Keemun teas, perfumed with Bergamot oil

Assam
Tea with golden tips, rich in tannins, malty taste, powerful but free of bitterness

Rooibosh Bourbon
South African tea with bourbon-vanilla, caffeine free, natural vitamin C, delicate

Gunpowder "Temple of Heaven"
Chinese green tea with rolled leaves, bitterly refreshing

Medina
Green tea mixed with peppermint, North African specialty, very refreshing

Citronelle
Lemongrass, very thirst quenching and energising


Coffee

Nespresso coffee selection
Nespresso takes nothing for granted in their quest to bring you the perfect cup of coffee. The journey begins with the selection of only the finest green coffee beans and ends with the thick "crema", rich aroma and marvellously intensive taste of Nespresso Grand Crus. Enjoy your cup of espresso, cafe au lait, cafe creme, cappuccino or an iced coffee.

Capriccio
It's an espresso with a rich bouquet. Its "crema" is very dense and so delicate that it reflects the light.

Vivalto
An intense Lungo which combines pleasantly roasted and floral notes. It is also delicious prepared with milk.

Arpeggio
This is a Meditteranean blend "par excellence". The highly roasted blend has a strong character, intense body and long exquisite aftertaste. Its hint of cocoa and its rich, thick "crema" remain to the last drop.

Decaffeinato
This is a light and delicate decaffeinated variety which strikes a good balance between mildness and acidity. Decaffeinato's "crema" is distinguished by its hazelnut colour and consistent texture in the mouth.