The EK Wine Thread
Aug 31, 2018, 3:01 am
#241
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 404
I was looking up the wine list for my F flight from DXB-JFK later this month. The red wine listing was a bit overwhelming. Nothing looked even close to the Margaux they had earlier this year or even any of the reds from last year. The wines seem much better to LAX and SFO. How accurate are the wine lists on EK's website?
Agree with the JFK route though, the wines they serve on that route compared to SIN/CDG/LHR have always been a bit "lesser" in my experience
Sep 24, 2018, 4:46 am
#244
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 9
I am about to fly from HKG to LHR in first and below are the wine lists for each flight, I don't have much experience with wines so was wondering if any of the below particularly stand out to any of you:
EK383:
White
Meursault 1er Cru Ch teau de Blagny Louis Latour 2014
Y d'Yquem 2016
Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay
Grosset Springvale Riesling 2017
Red
Cháteau Pontet Canet 2006
Ch teau Olivier Pessac-Léognan 2009
Domaine des Monts Luisants Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2011
M. Chapoutier Domaine Tournon Shay's Flat Shiraz 2014
Savaterre Shiraz 2013
EK31:
White
Ch teau Tronquoy Lalande blanc 2014
Paul Jaboulet Ainé, Chevalier de Sterimberg Hermitage blanc 2014
Antinori Family Antica Chardonnay 2016
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Paul Hobbs Edward James Chardonnay 2013
Red
Baron de Brane 2009
Clos du Marquis 2005
Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
PharaohMoans Syrah 2015
EK383:
White
Meursault 1er Cru Ch teau de Blagny Louis Latour 2014
Y d'Yquem 2016
Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay
Grosset Springvale Riesling 2017
Red
Cháteau Pontet Canet 2006
Ch teau Olivier Pessac-Léognan 2009
Domaine des Monts Luisants Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2011
M. Chapoutier Domaine Tournon Shay's Flat Shiraz 2014
Savaterre Shiraz 2013
EK31:
White
Ch teau Tronquoy Lalande blanc 2014
Paul Jaboulet Ainé, Chevalier de Sterimberg Hermitage blanc 2014
Antinori Family Antica Chardonnay 2016
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Paul Hobbs Edward James Chardonnay 2013
Red
Baron de Brane 2009
Clos du Marquis 2005
Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
PharaohMoans Syrah 2015
Sep 24, 2018, 5:55 am
#245
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oxon, UK
Programs: Mucci des canapes, Skywards Gold, BAEC Gold, IC Plat Amb, Accor Gold
Posts: 1,950
I'd be happy with a glass of most of those wines (I have probably tried about 60% of them - not all on an aircraft and not necessarily from the same vintage). However I'm not sure my views on what are the stand out wines are relevant to you and your taste. One of the great things about EK F is that they will usually be very happy to present you with a choice of 2 or 3 wines to try to ensure you make an informed choice!
Sep 24, 2018, 6:12 am
#246
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,829
I am about to fly from HKG to LHR in first and below are the wine lists for each flight, I don't have much experience with wines so was wondering if any of the below particularly stand out to any of you:
EK383:
White
Meursault 1er Cru Ch teau de Blagny Louis Latour 2014
Y d'Yquem 2016
Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay
Grosset Springvale Riesling 2017
Red
Cháteau Pontet Canet 2006
Ch teau Olivier Pessac-Léognan 2009
Domaine des Monts Luisants Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2011
M. Chapoutier Domaine Tournon Shay's Flat Shiraz 2014
Savaterre Shiraz 2013
EK31:
White
Ch teau Tronquoy Lalande blanc 2014
Paul Jaboulet Ainé, Chevalier de Sterimberg Hermitage blanc 2014
Antinori Family Antica Chardonnay 2016
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Paul Hobbs Edward James Chardonnay 2013
Red
Baron de Brane 2009
Clos du Marquis 2005
Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
PharaohMoans Syrah 2015
EK383:
White
Meursault 1er Cru Ch teau de Blagny Louis Latour 2014
Y d'Yquem 2016
Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay
Grosset Springvale Riesling 2017
Red
Cháteau Pontet Canet 2006
Ch teau Olivier Pessac-Léognan 2009
Domaine des Monts Luisants Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2011
M. Chapoutier Domaine Tournon Shay's Flat Shiraz 2014
Savaterre Shiraz 2013
EK31:
White
Ch teau Tronquoy Lalande blanc 2014
Paul Jaboulet Ainé, Chevalier de Sterimberg Hermitage blanc 2014
Antinori Family Antica Chardonnay 2016
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Paul Hobbs Edward James Chardonnay 2013
Red
Baron de Brane 2009
Clos du Marquis 2005
Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
PharaohMoans Syrah 2015
Pontet canet 06 - big wine - needs to be decanted (they all do)
i like the pharaohmoans I buy the 2013 one a fair bit (2015 is a bit young IMO)
clos du marquis - typical st Julian still a very nice wine
Sep 27, 2018, 11:26 am
#250
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: AS MVP, EK Silver, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 921
Opus One '07 LAX-DXB in F in a few weeks, along with Veuve Cliquot Extra Brut Extra Old in J.
Looking forward to it... 2007 was such a good year for Napa. Most of my '07 is gone save a few here and there.
Any tips on getting cabin crew to open a bottle to breathe pre-takeoff? I know they're less likely to do it these days.
Looking forward to it... 2007 was such a good year for Napa. Most of my '07 is gone save a few here and there.
Any tips on getting cabin crew to open a bottle to breathe pre-takeoff? I know they're less likely to do it these days.
Sep 27, 2018, 2:49 pm
#251
Ambassador: Emirates
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: UK/AU
Programs: QF P1 + LTS, EK Gold, BAEC Gold, QR Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,138
Opus One '07 LAX-DXB in F in a few weeks, along with Veuve Cliquot Extra Brut Extra Old in J.
Looking forward to it... 2007 was such a good year for Napa. Most of my '07 is gone save a few here and there.
Any tips on getting cabin crew to open a bottle to breathe pre-takeoff? I know they're less likely to do it these days.
Looking forward to it... 2007 was such a good year for Napa. Most of my '07 is gone save a few here and there.
Any tips on getting cabin crew to open a bottle to breathe pre-takeoff? I know they're less likely to do it these days.
Sep 27, 2018, 9:05 pm
#252
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,829
Opus One '07 LAX-DXB in F in a few weeks, along with Veuve Cliquot Extra Brut Extra Old in J.
Looking forward to it... 2007 was such a good year for Napa. Most of my '07 is gone save a few here and there.
Any tips on getting cabin crew to open a bottle to breathe pre-takeoff? I know they're less likely to do it these days.
Looking forward to it... 2007 was such a good year for Napa. Most of my '07 is gone save a few here and there.
Any tips on getting cabin crew to open a bottle to breathe pre-takeoff? I know they're less likely to do it these days.
Sep 28, 2018, 12:28 am
#253
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: In transit
Programs: AF/KL BA GF EK EY LH QR
Posts: 587
Sep 28, 2018, 11:52 am
#254
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: AS MVP, EK Silver, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 921
My profile includes preferences regarding specific (types/regions of) wines and that I like mine to be decanted. Proactive FA on my last flight told me he had already opened and decanted one for me when he delivered the PJs etc and enquirer whether I'd like a carafe before takeoff. 👍👍👍
Sep 28, 2018, 1:01 pm
#255
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,269
By the way, look at the difference between J Flex and F Saver fares. Depending on the routes you fly you may find that the difference is quite manageable and suddenly the points for a J to F upgrade seem quite expensive.
I flew Y recently for the first time in 6 years. It was pretty awful, but only when you know how the other 10% live.... Hope to return to the front / upper deck soon, but we need a bit of extra 💰 for a different project.