Most expensive wine served by AC in J
Aug 21, 2019, 10:09 pm
#16
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I've said my piece before about the wine so won't continue that whine. So to speak.
But I agree with @PB53x11 and @canadiancow that the 'premium' beer not being available to J pax (for free) makes zero sense.
But I agree with @PB53x11 and @canadiancow that the 'premium' beer not being available to J pax (for free) makes zero sense.
Aug 21, 2019, 11:41 pm
#17
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WestJet has proper Canadian ice wine. Air Canada couldn't even match that. Though they have sent out customer surveys to see if they should, so they are clearly afraid of some competition in this area.
Aug 21, 2019, 11:49 pm
#18
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Aug 22, 2019, 5:11 am
#20
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I was flying international Y on Air France (first time) a few years ago and I thought that the wines would reflect the French appreciation for wine. Even in Y you would think that they could source quality inexpensive wine. However, the wine they served was much lower quality than almost any wine I have had on AC over the years. It was a step above (not a big step) paint thinner! The whole AF experience, however, gave me a different perspective about AC.
Aug 22, 2019, 10:12 am
#23
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It's not about cost to me, it's about taste (which is obviously very personal). I've had VERY good $15 bottles from Safeway. I've had very bad $80 bottles from a winery.
But I agree in principle. You want better wine, I want some rum alternatives
The fact that North American Y has more options for beer and liquor than both NA J and international Y/J is ludicrous.
But I agree in principle. You want better wine, I want some rum alternatives
The fact that North American Y has more options for beer and liquor than both NA J and international Y/J is ludicrous.
I was flying international Y on Air France (first time) a few years ago and I thought that the wines would reflect the French appreciation for wine. Even in Y you would think that they could source quality inexpensive wine. However, the wine they served was much lower quality than almost any wine I have had on AC over the years. It was a step above (not a big step) paint thinner! The whole AF experience, however, gave me a different perspective about AC.
Well OK, there's a few good ones (mostly Asian), but against the European majors (LH, AF, BA) I think AC stacks up decently. BA is probably the most miserly airline on the planet in both Y and J.
Aug 22, 2019, 10:17 am
#24
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I just ask for a sip of one of them. Then if I suspect another one is better, I just ask for thee other one. Leaving the third one for another day.
Aug 24, 2019, 2:05 am
#26
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This is - however - quite a pricey treat but perhaps no more pricey than a good cognac.
Aug 24, 2019, 6:06 am
#27
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Not saying they do it perfectly, but it is probably more important when you're working in a low price point to do it well.
Aug 24, 2019, 1:25 pm
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Aug 24, 2019, 1:33 pm
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Aug 24, 2019, 1:51 pm
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Current wines: Domäne Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner, SAQ $18.60. Nicolas Potel Chardonnay, SAQ $23.40. Henry of Pelham Pinot Noir, SAQ $19.35, Manitoba, $16.99, Avignonesi Cantaloro, $19.75 at Zyn in Calgary. Trapiche was already discussed. I found it at $19.80 I believe.