The EK Wine Thread
Mar 1, 2025 | 7:19 am
#917
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS Titanium, BA Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 470
Mar 1, 2025 | 8:07 am
#918
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, DL DM, AA EXP, UA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,563
I just checked my return DXB-JFK on Friday and it doesn't show P2. Will report back if it ends up being onboard though
Mar 1, 2025 | 8:17 am
#919
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS Titanium, BA Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 470
Mar 1, 2025 | 2:25 pm
#921
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: LH SENATOR
Posts: 1,196
P2 is served ( at least was in January and February) to MXP, not sure if it has the same wine list as FCO as one of the daily flights continues to JFK.
Mar 5, 2025 | 5:23 am
#922
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, DL DM, AA EXP, UA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,563
Mar 11, 2025 | 5:59 am
#925
Join Date: Mar 2024
Posts: 5
Emirates lounges have a wine issue.
I was in A and B lounges over the weekend and tried various bottles of red wine that were out (Smith Haut Lafitte, Close de Tart, Lynch Bages, Pichon L etc). I know my wines and know what these wines are meant to taste like. All of them, with the exception of perhaps one, must have been open for well over 5 days, each tasting completely oxidated and stale.
I spoke to one of the waiters who said they actually take opened bottles from flights and keep them for typically a week before they are binned. It's such a shame because the selection is world class, but would highly suggest they offer a smaller selection of wines but ones are destined to be consumed within 24 hours of open.
I was in A and B lounges over the weekend and tried various bottles of red wine that were out (Smith Haut Lafitte, Close de Tart, Lynch Bages, Pichon L etc). I know my wines and know what these wines are meant to taste like. All of them, with the exception of perhaps one, must have been open for well over 5 days, each tasting completely oxidated and stale.
I spoke to one of the waiters who said they actually take opened bottles from flights and keep them for typically a week before they are binned. It's such a shame because the selection is world class, but would highly suggest they offer a smaller selection of wines but ones are destined to be consumed within 24 hours of open.
Mar 22, 2025 | 9:24 am
#926
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: NYC -- UA 1K; SPG Platinum; HH Diamond.
Posts: 3,251
2005 Palmer is in the DXB lounges because its now being served on board (new addition from the last few days). Its fantastic although could probably use a decanter and another 20 years no joke and to have this served is just testament to how EK treats F. I dont recall something of this level being served. 👍🏻
Mar 25, 2025 | 4:27 pm
#927
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 18
I've been organizing my wine collection with a simple rack. It's made such a difference, and it's become a great decor piece. If you're looking for ideas, check out this article on DIY wine rack ideas.
Last edited by Wild Route Trips; Mar 27, 2025 at 5:26 pm
Apr 10, 2025 | 7:51 am
#928
formerly wchinchen
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Honolulu
Programs: AA CK, EK Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,460
LHR-DXB
Decent wine list:
P2 served on the ground.
Whites:
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Louis Latour 2014
Chateau Malartic Lagraviere 2016
Pouilly Fume La Moynerie 2022
Hilt Chardonnnay 2021
Reds:
Chateau Palmer 2005
Buccella Cab 2019
Clos de Tart Grand Cru 2013
Chateau Canon 2011
Bodegas Muga esp. 2019
Dessert:
Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 2016
Dow Tawny Port.
P2 served on the ground.
Whites:
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Louis Latour 2014
Chateau Malartic Lagraviere 2016
Pouilly Fume La Moynerie 2022
Hilt Chardonnnay 2021
Reds:
Chateau Palmer 2005
Buccella Cab 2019
Clos de Tart Grand Cru 2013
Chateau Canon 2011
Bodegas Muga esp. 2019
Dessert:
Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 2016
Dow Tawny Port.
Apr 10, 2025 | 10:52 am
#930
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
Posts: 6,693
They started serving Dom on the ground in October last year from LHR (see my post upthread). The P2 previously didn't have duty paid on it and so wasn't served on the ground. Not sure if this is a change or just a very flexible crew...