Originally Posted by eternaltransit
(Post 28643775)
Depends on how strict customs controls are at the various outstations. Open wine on the ground is an excuse for time consuming inspections.
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Originally Posted by Metanoia
(Post 28643890)
Just conjecture for EK but I've seen BA seal the liquor carts with those plastic numbered seals for customs purposes, so perhaps they do that?
After all, sometimes the A380 toilets will get locked out after being full of liquid waste, and they can't flush it away, so what to do, officer! EDIT: unfortunately now with cost cutting measures crew have been told to only open when ordered so no proactive opening :( Or...ask on boarding ;) |
Originally Posted by eternaltransit
(Post 28644034)
Or...ask on boarding ;)
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Originally Posted by Metanoia
(Post 28644121)
Great tip. Need to do this, at the risk of being seen as a wine-snob... think this will fly in J? :) I fly F maybe twice a year a best.
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Originally Posted by filidoor
(Post 28643030)
Our tasting palate is greatly affected by the low pressure and humidity at 30,000 miles. It also affects our taste of wine. Sweet and salty senses are especially affected. Sour, bitter and spicy flavours much less. This may be the reason that the Yquem did not really deliver. I did not have the change to taste the Yquem though. The best red wine I had on an Emirates F flight is the Hermitage of Jaboulet 1997. Better than the Penfolds Bin 28.
If you're UK based, you can get another PJA, the Crozes-Hermitage is around £27 from BBR. |
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Originally Posted by sydtogla
(Post 28644909)
PJA La Chapelle is exceptional. Never had 1997 but can imagine it is sublime.
If you're UK based, you can get another PJA, the Crozes-Hermitage is around £27 from BBR. This was a good flight... The G was also very good - never heard of it or seen it since. |
Originally Posted by Metanoia
(Post 28643673)
I wonder if they're saving the still wines... I remember reading/watching a video on EK wine service and they said they try to save wines, and I've seen on a number of outstation legs that there are partial bottles with the labels stained red, so I wonder with all the cost cutting they're hitting this harder?
Makes me sad to throw away partials of my own because I know how much work and love goes into growing, pressing, fermenting, blending, and bottling wine... not to mention the actual $ :) But they do keep the liquor from the A380 bar, from what I can tell. |
Originally Posted by extramileage
(Post 28647144)
I can see it making sense on a turnaround, but 24H layover...
But they do keep the liquor from the A380 bar, from what I can tell. |
Originally Posted by m3red
(Post 28645937)
This was a good flight...
The G was also very good - never heard of it or seen it since. |
Originally Posted by Metanoia
(Post 28648022)
Am I reading that right? 1956 Ducru? Crazy!
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Originally Posted by skywardhunter
(Post 28647289)
Where does EK park aircraft on the ground for 24h?
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Originally Posted by skywardhunter
(Post 28647289)
Where does EK park aircraft on the ground for 24h?
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Originally Posted by sydtogla
(Post 28637297)
And a new fortified wine, selected F services will also serve...
Graham's Colheita 1963, Single Vintage Tawny Port Happy quaffing. |
Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
(Post 28651958)
This is fabulous. I normally only have a glass of port, but happily had refills of this one.
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One of the best ports I've had was a Graham's single harvest Tawny port 1969 Douro.
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