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Old Aug 31, 2015, 5:49 am
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Originally Posted by jsfrSE
Taittinger would be a good compromise
As I quite like this brand I agree.
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Old Aug 31, 2015, 9:19 am
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Originally Posted by Silvercity
You can"t compare Canadian Govement monopoly tax mark up on wine (Alberta aside). To AC Bonded non or duty Wine
Isn't Calgary still in Alberta though?
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Old Aug 31, 2015, 1:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Stranger
Isn't Calgary still in Alberta though?


What's your point? I'm just saying AC buys there Wine in Bond and without any Excess Duty or Import Taxes. So all in all there is Zero Tax in it or tax on it.
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Old Aug 31, 2015, 4:56 pm
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Some things to keep in mind.

http://www.businessinsider.com/why-w...a-plane-2015-8
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Old Aug 31, 2015, 5:47 pm
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Originally Posted by Sean Peever
Indeed, a good wine may not be as impressive in the air as it is on the ground; but a terrible wine will hardly taste any better up in the air.
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Old Aug 31, 2015, 5:50 pm
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Originally Posted by Silvercity
What's your point?
You said, "Alberta aside" in your previous article... Just pointing out my example was in AB.

I'm just saying AC buys there Wine in Bond and without any Excess Duty or Import Taxes. So all in all there is Zero Tax in it or tax on it.
For international. But domestic? Note that I was mentioning a wine that was served on both.

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Old Aug 31, 2015, 5:53 pm
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Originally Posted by Sean Peever
Looking for excuses for them?

So is serving too cold. So is serving from a freshly opened bottle without decanting or giving time to breathe. All of which will probably have a bigger impact.

Still a better wine still will remain better.

going way too far into insignificant details I am afraid.
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Old Aug 31, 2015, 8:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Sean Peever
RIOJA! Easy peasy
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Old Aug 31, 2015, 8:35 pm
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Well come on now. I demand a $300 bottle of wine and $120 steak dinner, cooked to perfection. Anything less is just a sign that the airline isn't putting enough effort in.
Clearly you don't fly EK enough
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