The EK Wine Thread
Nov 18, 2023 | 6:15 pm
#721
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Hong Kong
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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.
The app also shows this one but not on the printed menu:
TIA!
The app also shows this one but not on the printed menu:
TIA!
Jan 7, 2024 | 3:56 pm
#722
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Seattle, WA
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Selections lately seem to be somewhat uninspiring in F compared to 2023. Hopefully they improve soon.. or has anyone has seen anything outstanding recently?
Jan 7, 2024 | 6:23 pm
#723
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It should make a good pairing with the Tandoori Lobster
Jan 7, 2024 | 6:39 pm
#724
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Thats not too bad. Now Im seeing that on an upcoming flight too, but only two reds. Hopefully theyll add something interesting there
Jan 7, 2024 | 10:23 pm
#725
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Mileage Plus
Posts: 470
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.
Jan 7, 2024 | 11:39 pm
#726
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Location: Stoke on Trent, UK (MAN ), BUE, BKK, DBV
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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.
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Jan 10, 2024 | 5:49 pm
#729
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: NYC -- UA 1K; SPG Platinum; HH Diamond.
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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.
Jan 10, 2024 | 8:07 pm
#730
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Jan 12, 2024 | 7:56 pm
#732
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,466
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 Chteau Suduiraut.
However I have seen one thing that I am very excited about and that is the addition of Chteau Smith Haut Lafitte blanc 2013 to the wine lists to Europe and America's routes which is amazing!
From what I can see and based on my recent flights in F... EK have officially ditched Chateau d'Yquem and replaced it with Chteau Suduiraut.
However I have seen one thing that I am very excited about and that is the addition of Chteau Smith Haut Lafitte blanc 2013 to the wine lists to Europe and America's routes which is amazing!
dYquem 2014 on EK385
but not on flights to LON. Too many drinkers there probably
Jan 16, 2024 | 5:45 pm
#735
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