After a lot of trips in July reading a lot of copies of the same Hemispheres magazine, I finally noticed that the in-flight magazine no longer lists any particular wine.
July 2011:
HOUSE WINES $7
Red and White
Available on Most Flights
December 2010:
HOUSE WINES $7
• Redwood Creek 2007 California Cabernet Sauvignon
Hayes Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 California
• Redwood Creek 2007 California Chardonnay
Hayes Ranch Chardonnay 2009 California
PREMIUM WINES $8
Domestic flights only:
• Cheviot Bridge 2008 Australian Shiraz
• Cheviot Bridge 2008 Australian Chardonnay
Domestic United Business and United First may also choose:
• Batitu Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Chile
Stanza Petite Sirah 2007 California
• Canyon Road Sauvignon Blanc 2009 California
Cheviot Bridge Chardonnay 2008 Adelaide Hills Australia
Refer to printed menus for additional selections where applicable.
Is United winding down its relationship with Doug Frost, who is only one of three people in the world to hold the title Master Sommelier and Master of Wines??? Is this a new low for in-flight wine???!