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DYKWIA Dec 15, 2019 3:13 pm


Originally Posted by pomkiwi (Post 31840827)
For anyone on the Australian flights I can confirm that both the Mount Mary Quintet and Two Hands Ares Shiraz were memorable.
served P2 on the ground at LHR (previously I have usually had the J champagne before take off). It was very good but I actually preferred the ‘normal’ Dom in the air as the P2 seemed to become quite bland at altitude #firstworldproblem

I had a few glasses of that last week. Very nice!

Moflav Jan 26, 2020 6:37 am

This looks like a very nice selection from my IAD to DXB in May in F:

Araujo Estate, Eisele Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Tried the Hennessy Paradis with the cheese board last flight and it was pure gold in a glass!

Metanoia Jan 26, 2020 10:24 pm


Originally Posted by Moflav (Post 31995913)
This looks like a very nice selection from my IAD to DXB in May in F:

Araujo Estate, Eisele Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Tried the Hennessy Paradis with the cheese board last flight and it was pure gold in a glass!

For Feb US flights they seem to have both the Araujo Eisele '11, and Eisele '14 (from after Araujo sold the vineyard?). Not really a vertical but close enough! Also on board is Kapscandy Estate Cuvee '12, Beycheville 09, as well as Lagrange's 09 second wine and '14 SLWC Hands Across Time, both from the J menu.

So many solid years and solid vineyards. Going to have a heck of a red wine headache.

marcro Jan 27, 2020 2:16 am


Originally Posted by Metanoia (Post 31998472)
For Feb US flights they seem to have both the Araujo Eisele '11, and Eisele '14 (from after Araujo sold the vineyard?). Not really a vertical but close enough! Also on board is Kapscandy Estate Cuvee '12, Beycheville 09, as well as Lagrange's 09 second wine and '14 SLWC Hands Across Time, both from the J menu.

So many solid years and solid vineyards. Going to have a heck of a red wine headache.

The Graham's Single Harvest Tawny Port 1976 does not get much of a mention on here but I recommend you sample a few glasses of this on your flight as well.

Metanoia Jan 27, 2020 11:19 am


Originally Posted by marcro (Post 31998908)
The Graham's Single Harvest Tawny Port 1976 does not get much of a mention on here but I recommend you sample a few glasses of this on your flight as well.

I will save a few liver cells for that. :)

Rebound Jan 27, 2020 11:36 am

Interested to see my flight next week is showing Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013 in J

Metanoia Jan 27, 2020 12:04 pm


Originally Posted by Rebound (Post 32000510)
Interested to see my flight next week is showing Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013 in J

'13? What are they serving at the champage bar these days?

Rebound Jan 27, 2020 12:09 pm


Originally Posted by Metanoia (Post 32000617)
'13? What are they serving at the champage bar these days?

Was '12 when i visited it in July - well I guess it will be interesting to try over the NV that is usually served on this route. Not sure if the '12 was anything to ride home about, but the '08 was good and I have a bottle at home

Metanoia Jan 27, 2020 12:28 pm


Originally Posted by Rebound (Post 32000634)
Was '12 when i visited it in July - well I guess it will be interesting to try over the NV that is usually served on this route. Not sure if the '12 was anything to ride home about, but the '08 was good and I have a bottle at home

Grand Vintage '08 was excellent after a bit of time in bottle. I had it on release and it was a bit harsh... and so was Dom '08. I miss the '06 of both. Never liked '09.

Moflav Jan 27, 2020 3:22 pm


Originally Posted by Metanoia (Post 32000435)
I will save a few liver cells for that. :)

Too many wonderful temptations flying EK in F
I am really hoping that my son is liver match just in case :)

eternaltransit Feb 27, 2020 9:13 am

https://www.businesstraveller.com/aw...-the-sky-2019/

Discuss

m3red Feb 27, 2020 7:51 pm


Originally Posted by eternaltransit (Post 32118970)

It’s just a nonsense maybe champagne aside no one touches eks cellar.

Im a big fan of the rare 2002 champagne, Krug and Dom :)

DYKWIA Feb 28, 2020 2:47 am


Originally Posted by m3red (Post 32121123)
It’s just a nonsense maybe champagne aside no one touches eks cellar.

Im a big fan of the rare 2002 champagne, Krug and Dom :)

Don't worry, the expert has spoken, and given the true reasons :-

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32118979-post123.html

thijsseh Feb 28, 2020 5:13 am


Originally Posted by DYKWIA (Post 32121875)
Don't worry, the expert has spoken, and given the true reasons :-

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32118979-post123.html

Well, there you have it.....That airline is now called cheap and nasty by someone in the know. (I'm going to shut up..)

thijsseh Mar 23, 2020 11:36 am

Surprised to see that the last post to this tread was by me, about a month ago. :rolleyes:

But I thought I'd bump it. Enough misery about getting refunds etc.

What was the most enjoyable wine you had in EK F (yes, there used to be an EK F and they gave you wine ;)) in say the last three months?


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