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Old Jan 23, 2024 | 6:28 pm
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Originally Posted by lost_in_translation
It's not, it's actually pretty good champagne in my opinion and some bizarre exaggeration going on above, it's just somewhat overpriced is all.
Had it for the first time recently, it wasn't bad. But it's definitely better suited for a nightclub rather than an airline First Class cabin.
As much as EK loves the gold bling, I don't think we'll ever see Ace of Spades onboard!
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Old Jan 23, 2024 | 7:40 pm
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Originally Posted by lost_in_translation
It's not, it's actually pretty good champagne in my opinion and some bizarre exaggeration going on above, it's just somewhat overpriced is all.
if you compare to dom, comtes, krug, lpgs - its not a comparison. As I said MMI has a lot of stock because its grossly overpriced for what it is. Will never be on ek.
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Old Feb 1, 2024 | 6:07 am
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Just looking at the wine list for my DXB - BNE flight later this month:

https://www.emirates.com/au/english/......=firstclass

There's five whites and three reds listed in F.

Only Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2011/12 is listed as a F only red wine.

Do you think there'll be more reds on the actual inflight menu? There's also no white dessert wine.
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Old Feb 1, 2024 | 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by am0985
Just looking at the wine list for my DXB - BNE flight later this month:

https://www.emirates.com/au/english/......=firstclass

There's five whites and three reds listed in F.

Only Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2011/12 is listed as a F only red wine.

Do you think there'll be more reds on the actual inflight menu? There's also no white dessert wine.
There will be - if you look at the same flight for tomorrow (2nd Feb) you'll see 4 still whites and 6 reds plus one dessert wine with the Dom. The list on your flight later in the month will almost certainly be the same.
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Old Feb 3, 2024 | 4:47 pm
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Originally Posted by pomkiwi
There will be - if you look at the same flight for tomorrow (2nd Feb) you'll see 4 still whites and 6 reds plus one dessert wine with the Dom. The list on your flight later in the month will almost certainly be the same.
Thanks! The reds are all a little disappointing for an F menu though some of them are very nice drops all the same!
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Old Feb 4, 2024 | 9:29 am
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Originally Posted by am0985
Thanks! The reds are all a little disappointing for an F menu though some of them are very nice drops all the same!
You may luck out in the lounge beforehand!
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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 2:00 am
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Originally Posted by eternaltransit
You may luck out in the lounge beforehand!
I've got a 9h transit in DXB. Will find a good red to go with the steak!
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Old Mar 3, 2024 | 1:19 pm
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Is any of the F lounges in DXB known to have better wines? Or luck of the draw in any given day?

Relatedly, any good finds recently?
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Old Mar 8, 2024 | 2:25 am
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Luck of the draw (although it takes about 2-3 months to cycle through in my experience) - but FCL C21 is easiest to see the whole collection available there as there's only two fridges, unlike B and worse, A, where it will be long walk to make sure you've seen everything.
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Old Jun 1, 2024 | 8:25 pm
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https://www.emirates.com/english/exp...pub=autodetect

First time in F, and I am pleased with the selection!
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Old Jun 2, 2024 | 8:40 am
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Originally Posted by denniskir
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First time in F, and I am pleased with the selection!
Enjoy! Its a great ride. If you like big reds, the Opus One is a good choice. The Valandraud is a nice wine too.
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Old Jun 2, 2024 | 10:26 am
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Originally Posted by NYC1
Enjoy! Its a great ride. If you like big reds, the Opus One is a good choice. The Valandraud is a nice wine too.
Both excellent
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Old Jun 3, 2024 | 4:52 am
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Originally Posted by NYC1
Enjoy! Its a great ride. If you like big reds, the Opus One is a good choice. The Valandraud is a nice wine too.
Originally Posted by m3red
Both excellent
Thanks! I'll add it to my list to try :-)
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Old Jun 3, 2024 | 7:55 am
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Originally Posted by denniskir
https://www.emirates.com/english/exp...pub=autodetect

First time in F, and I am pleased with the selection!
The Opus One was amazing on a flight a few years ago. I think i polished off almost both bottles of it onboard. Certainly felt a little worse for ware the next day.
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Old Jun 5, 2024 | 6:38 am
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Opus One in First is really nice. Does anyone know if it will run through the summer? The press release mentions its through June but on Emirates site wine list by route shows Opus all throughout the summer. Not sure how accurate that is...

https://www.emirates.com/media-centr...e-now-onboard/

https://www.emirates.com/english/exp......=firstclass
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