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beach86 Nov 18, 2023 6:15 pm

I was really hoping for Opus One. This selection is really quite disappointing departing in F from LAX. Any recommendations? Most seem to also be in J.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4d2b5a731.jpeg


The app also shows this one but not on the printed menu:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...58ad4c168.jpeg

TIA!

SEA737 Jan 7, 2024 3:56 pm

Selections lately seem to be somewhat uninspiring in F compared to 2023. Hopefully they improve soon.. or has anyone has seen anything outstanding recently?

Moflav Jan 7, 2024 6:23 pm


Originally Posted by SEA737 (Post 35886505)
Selections lately seem to be somewhat uninspiring in F compared to 2023. Hopefully they improve soon.. or has anyone has seen anything outstanding recently?

My flight in F in March from DXB to IAH has the Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Bouchard Pere & Fils 2013
It should make a good pairing with the Tandoori Lobster :)

SEA737 Jan 7, 2024 6:39 pm


Originally Posted by Moflav (Post 35886875)
My flight in F in March from DXB to IAH has the Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Bouchard Pere & Fils 2013
It should make a good pairing with the Tandoori Lobster :)

That’s not too bad. Now I’m seeing that on an upcoming flight too, but only two reds. Hopefully they’ll add something interesting there

Brostman Jan 7, 2024 10:23 pm

Question about DP in F....... I will be flying EK F for the first time next month. I happened to be looking at my reservation and clicked out of curiosity to see what they had listed for Wines. My HKG-DXB (on A380) segment is showing DP available, but on the DXB-ORD segment (on 777-300) it doesn't list any champagne options..... is this simply a website issue, or will there actually not be any champagne on this second segment. Thought with EK having exclusive rights for DP, that an international long-haul flight would have DP as an option.

chris63 Jan 7, 2024 11:39 pm


Originally Posted by Brostman (Post 35887372)
Question about DP in F....... I will be flying EK F for the first time next month. I happened to be looking at my reservation and clicked out of curiosity to see what they had listed for Wines. My HKG-DXB (on A380) segment is showing DP available, but on the DXB-ORD segment (on 777-300) it doesn't list any champagne options..... is this simply a website issue, or will there actually not be any champagne on this second segment. Thought with EK having exclusive rights for DP, that an international long-haul flight would have DP as an option.

Website issue, all F flights feature DP.

NYC1 Jan 9, 2024 11:09 am


Originally Posted by chris63 (Post 35887494)
Website issue, all F flights feature DP.

Correct (except the Saudi ones :p).

Chief Champagne Officer Jan 10, 2024 12:48 pm

Yeah noticing on my flight from both sfo to dubai and then on to capetown no champagne listed and pretty boring reds. hoping they change that.

NYC1 Jan 10, 2024 5:49 pm


Originally Posted by Chief Champagne Officer (Post 35896455)
Yeah noticing on my flight from both sfo to dubai and then on to capetown no champagne listed and pretty boring reds. hoping they change that.

The Champagne situation will change (certainly on board) and there should be at least one decent red (although, unfortunately, lately I have see more lower level AND off vintage Bordeaux…). You’ll find the better stuff in the lounges at DXB so check that out during your connection. It’s also a much better environment to appreciate the wines.

chris63 Jan 10, 2024 8:07 pm


Originally Posted by Chief Champagne Officer (Post 35896455)
Yeah noticing on my flight from both sfo to dubai and then on to capetown no champagne listed and pretty boring reds. hoping they change that.

Odd, clearly listed in the app on my flights to & from HKG Dom 2013….

NYC1 Jan 11, 2024 5:38 am


Originally Posted by chris63 (Post 35897639)
Odd, clearly listed in the app on my flights to & from HKG Dom 2013….

Yes, that’s what I see too.

eternaltransit Jan 12, 2024 7:56 pm


Originally Posted by pjm1300 (Post 35557472)
Ok, we are dealing with an absolute disaster in the wine department...

From what I can see and based on my recent flights in F... EK have officially ditched Chateau d'Yquem and replaced it with Château Suduiraut.

However I have seen one thing that I am very excited about and that is the addition of Château Smith Haut Lafitte blanc 2013 to the wine lists to Europe and America's routes which is amazing!

Panic partly over:

d’Yquem 2014 on EK385

but not on flights to LON. Too many drinkers there probably :D

eternaltransit Jan 15, 2024 7:54 pm

FCL A:

Lynch-Bages 2006
Two Hands Lily’s Garden Shiraz 2020
Prieuré-Lichine 2011
Les Pagodes de Cos 2011
Escarpment Pinot Noir 2020
Branaire-Ducru 2008
Solaia 2012
Nenin 2008

S.R Jan 16, 2024 2:17 pm

I'm not a huge Dom fan. Still hoping for a day when EK decides to add another premium champagne to F. Krug or LPGS would be a great addition.

NYC1 Jan 16, 2024 5:45 pm


Originally Posted by S.R (Post 35915164)
I'm not a huge Dom fan. Still hoping for a day when EK decides to add another premium champagne to F. Krug or LPGS would be a great addition.

This is unlikely to happen for several years considering the exclusivity deal with DP.


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