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-   -   The EK Wine Thread (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-skywards/1858200-ek-wine-thread.html)

Wapps68 Aug 24, 2019 12:40 pm
Originally Posted by Will08 (Post 31451365)
Yes, LHR-DXB
It’s also showing on my STN - DXB, and my friend’s LGW-DXB.

I can’t tell you how excited I am for my flight. Just the wine list alone is getting me worked up for it, not to mention the new first suite!

Metanoia Aug 24, 2019 9:19 pm
Originally Posted by Will08 (Post 31450356)
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Centurian proved a little difficult with the Dom P, I had to use a spoon to stir out some of the bubbles. The red proved a little easier if not a bit sickly.
That's a tough life to be living there. Can't say that I'd want to be in your shoes ;)

jyuen Sep 4, 2019 2:33 pm
Awesome
 
First time on emirates

just arrived terminal C on the new suites

first off, awesome service, had the hermitage 98 , 07 poyferre , rose 06 blanc 08 and the Y from dyquem. (Excuse my grammar etc I m a smashed, I didn’t ask for seconds but the wine came in like free flow)

at terminal C. Pontet canet 05 sits on top of the list atm

will move myself to B and A after

jyuen Sep 4, 2019 3:49 pm
Terminal B
 
Same thing no diff. Moving on 😂😂😂.

lost_in_translation Sep 5, 2019 1:05 am
Originally Posted by jyuen (Post 31490957)
Same thing no diff. Moving on 😂😂😂.
Make sure you ask for some water on your next flight or you’re going to regret it in the morning :p

jyuen Sep 5, 2019 8:51 am
Haha yes, I cleared out 3 suites worth of water in the 777
Great wine, the hermitage worked best

second flight had the leoville las cases. It was a little weak (maybe air pressure thing) had the tesseron n paradis. Drinkers will prefer tesseron


I was being a weaksauce and didn’t drink after lounge B but I did crawl over to lounge A but it’s seems to be same offering

a2663171 Sep 5, 2019 10:30 am
JFK-DXB and DXB-ICN
 
I will be on JFK-DXB and DXB-ICN in September in First and from the website it doesn't look like there are any exciting wines (far from the promised First Growth collection wines) - everything seems to be in the $50 per bottle range.

Does anyone know what to expect to be served on board or in the DXB lounges?

skywardhunter Sep 5, 2019 10:58 am
Originally Posted by a2663171 (Post 31493744)
I will be on JFK-DXB and DXB-ICN in September in First and from the website it doesn't look like there are any exciting wines (far from the promised First Growth collection wines) - everything seems to be in the $50 per bottle range.

Does anyone know what to expect to be served on board or in the DXB lounges?
That's 10x what the wines in BA F cost...

m3red Sep 5, 2019 11:11 am
Originally Posted by a2663171 (Post 31493744)
I will be on JFK-DXB and DXB-ICN in September in First and from the website it doesn't look like there are any exciting wines (far from the promised First Growth collection wines) - everything seems to be in the $50 per bottle range.

Does anyone know what to expect to be served on board or in the DXB lounges?
there is no promise of first growths, I’m sure if you are paying for an ex US F flight $400 for a bottle of wine is ok...

a2663171 Sep 5, 2019 11:56 am
Of course it would be - just surprised to read all these post about top notch wines and the preview for these flights on emirates.com seems to indicate that they are serving more or less average wines on my flights. In other words, is there a chance that they will load something great on these flights and the menu that is preview is off?

I heard that some of the great wines are hiding in the DXB lounge but you have to ask for them? Any tips how to go about this?

skywardhunter Sep 5, 2019 1:21 pm
Originally Posted by a2663171 (Post 31494150)
Of course it would be - just surprised to read all these post about top notch wines and the preview for these flights on emirates.com seems to indicate that they are serving more or less average wines on my flights. In other words, is there a chance that they will load something great on these flights and the menu that is preview is off?

I heard that some of the great wines are hiding in the DXB lounge but you have to ask for them? Any tips how to go about this?
There are definitely surprises.

The DXB Lounges get the leftovers, they're great for J, but being in F you'll probably not find them that amazing

a2663171 Sep 5, 2019 1:44 pm
Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 31494479)
There are definitely surprises.

The DXB Lounges get the leftovers, they're great for J, but being in F you'll probably not find them that amazing
Thanks! That makes sense.

One last question: Is the wine list on emirates.com updated as i get close to departure or do i have to hope for "surprises" - both legs seem to have the exact same wine list which seems weird. Also, the app seems to have a different list - which one is more accurate in your experience?

skywardhunter Sep 5, 2019 2:22 pm
Originally Posted by a2663171 (Post 31494541)
Thanks! That makes sense.

One last question: Is the wine list on emirates.com updated as i get close to departure or do i have to hope for "surprises" - both legs seem to have the exact same wine list which seems weird. Also, the app seems to have a different list - which one is more accurate in your experience?
It can update, they should be the same (app and online), not sure why they're different. Just hope for the best

Metanoia Sep 5, 2019 5:02 pm
Originally Posted by a2663171 (Post 31494541)
Thanks! That makes sense.

One last question: Is the wine list on emirates.com updated as i get close to departure or do i have to hope for "surprises" - both legs seem to have the exact same wine list which seems weird. Also, the app seems to have a different list - which one is more accurate in your experience?
Nothing is for sure until you're onboard and have the menu in your hands. The website has been getting less and less accurate as of late.

There's often bonus wines that aren't on the menu, which are quite nice sometimes.

pomkiwi Sep 5, 2019 11:48 pm
Originally Posted by a2663171 (Post 31493744)
I will be on JFK-DXB and DXB-ICN in September in First and from the website it doesn't look like there are any exciting wines (far from the promised First Growth collection wines) - everything seems to be in the $50 per bottle range.

Does anyone know what to expect to be served on board or in the DXB lounges?
I would also comment that often the selection of the 'lesser' wines is excellent and they often perform very well in the air. I have had some excellent wines from small producers that are new to me (EK may sometimes buy up the whole production for a vintage).


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