The EK Wine Thread
Aug 2, 2017, 1:32 am
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The EK Wine Thread
Hello all,
Here is a good place for us to talk about one of EK's best qualities - their wine and spirits selection both on the ground and in flight.
Please post your experiences. Don't be afraid to let your inner sommelier out!
Aside from that, we will also have some exclusive announcements about upcoming seasonal wine available on board and in lounges!
Here is a good place for us to talk about one of EK's best qualities - their wine and spirits selection both on the ground and in flight.
Please post your experiences. Don't be afraid to let your inner sommelier out!
Aside from that, we will also have some exclusive announcements about upcoming seasonal wine available on board and in lounges!
Aug 2, 2017, 1:35 am
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Let me get the ball rolling....Some may have experienced it already but in August selected J class flights will serve an exclusive Champagne...
Veuve Clicquot 2008 Vintage
And a new fortified wine, selected F services will also serve...
Graham's Colheita 1963, Single Vintage Tawny Port
Happy quaffing.
Veuve Clicquot 2008 Vintage
And a new fortified wine, selected F services will also serve...
Graham's Colheita 1963, Single Vintage Tawny Port
Happy quaffing.
Aug 2, 2017, 2:36 am
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Aug 2, 2017, 2:40 am
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Can I post an unpopular opinion?
Made friends with a F passenger in the A380 bar who shared some of his Dom with me.
I don't see what the big fuss is about?! Have had several champagnes and MCC's that are significantly "nicer". But that may just be my untrained palate!
Made friends with a F passenger in the A380 bar who shared some of his Dom with me.
I don't see what the big fuss is about?! Have had several champagnes and MCC's that are significantly "nicer". But that may just be my untrained palate!
Aug 2, 2017, 2:41 am
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Would be nice for national pride to share some of our nicer stuff though!
Aug 2, 2017, 2:59 am
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Regarding Dom, I'm also not a big fan, I prefer Moet.
Aug 2, 2017, 4:52 am
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Aug 2, 2017, 5:10 am
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Yes - I want this thread to go like the recent BA one. All the wine snobs get very upset by the likes of me who drinks stuff that I actually like (which is really anything alcoholic). 
Aug 2, 2017, 5:12 am
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Dom Pérignon is a brand of vintage Champagne produced by the Champagne house Moët & Chandon
Aug 2, 2017, 5:12 am
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Anyway some great reds onboard - Cos D'Estournel 2004 at the moment and my favorite Amuse Bouche.
Aug 2, 2017, 5:12 am
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My best EK wine lottery wins were, the D'Yquem 2005 on board (with no drinkers!) and in the lounge, Vega Sicilia Unico 2000.
I agree that EK does go for the more flagship wines, but to be expected when they can get large volume discounts!
Aug 2, 2017, 5:14 am
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