Five Continents in 3 Days and Some Other Mad Trips in 2012
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Singapore Airlines
Business Class menu
Auckland to Singapore
January 2013
Supper Menu
Starter
Chicken and pomelo salad
Main
Stewed duck with ginseng, stir fried fine beans with hon shiimeji in xo sauce, mushroom rice
Chargilled cod fillet with tomato tarragon sauce, buttered vegetables and fettuccine pasta
Thai style green curry beef served with chilli-eggplant and steamed rice
Finale
Chocolate brownie with coffee sauce
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas
Light Bites Menu
Should you fancy a little snack or something more substantial in between your means, simply make your selection known to our crew, during the flight.
Noodles
Vegetarian and non vegetarian instant noodles
Sandwiches
Focaccia with roast beef and char-grilled vegetables
Focaccia with cheese, carrots and pineapple
Snacks
Assorted nuts
Muesli bar
Cookies
A selection from the fruit basket
Breakfast Menu
Prelude
A choice of apple, tomato or freshly squeezed orange juice
Sliced fresh fruit
Starter
Choice of cereals or yoghurt
Cornflakes or Yoghurt
Main
Spinach and feta cheese quiche with tomato, veal sausage, sauteed mushrooms and potatoes
Braised rice noodles with seafood and Chinese black mushrooms
Plain omelette with chicken sausage, sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes and potatoes
Breads
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter – Fruit preserve
Beverages
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas
Your Breakfast Choice
This convenient breakfast option lets you enjoy all the sleep you want, uninterrupted. Please inform our crew of your choice before lights out – if they do not receive your selection, you will be awakened in time for The Complete Breakfast
The Complete Breakfast*
Take your pick of the Main Event from our scrumptious selections.
Served earliest 2.5 hours prior to arrival
Continental Breakfast*
Delight in this simple yet wholesome meal.
Served earliest 1.5 hours prior to arrival
* Kindly refer to the breakfast menu
Beverages
Champagnes & Wines
Champagne
Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain
Brut Souverain is an elegant blend with a balanced proportion of Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, with a percentage of Pinot Meunier adding light notes of fruitiness and spice. Brilliant light straw gold, persistent and regular bubbles; precise, expressive and refreshing nose of citrus and yellow fruits, floral fragrances and pastry aromas (brioche, toast) follow; fresh and balanced on the palate, with a fullish texture and refreshingly dry finish.
White Wine
2011 Devil's Lair The Hidden Cave Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia
Margaret River in Western Australia is home to some of Australia's best Chardonnay. The vineyards are close to the ocean and the cool sea breeze has a beneficial effect, modifying temperature during ripening. This wine is made by talented winemaker Oliver Crawford and is an excellent example of the new breed of Aussie Chardonnay exciting wine drinkers around the world.
2011 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
New Zealand's Marlborough region is home to many of the world's most distinctive Sauvignon Blanc wines. This racy and vibrant style has a strong international reputation, and is typified by a lifted herbaceous leafy aroma and crisp mouthwatering acidity and wonderful freshness. Nautilus, made by winemaker Clive Jones, consistently ranks among the region's best.
Red Wine
2008 Chateau La Garde, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
From a fine 50-hectare estate on the famous gravelly soils of Pessac-Leognan where the rich fruit of the Merlot grape dominates the firmer backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to add aroma and grip, the hand-harvested, oak-aged La Garde's deep ruby colour leads to aromas of blackberry and blueberry and an impressive freshness and depth of fruit on the palate. The 2008 vintage shows all the elegance for which the red wines of Bordeaux are famous.
or
2008 Chateau Preuillac Cru Bourgeois Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Established in 1869 on sandy-gravelly soil to the north of Bordeaux's famous Medoc region, Chateau Preuillac produces classically elegant wines from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes. 2008 was a good vintage which is now showing very well indeed. This wine won a Gold Medal at the Concours Generale de Bruxelles in 2009.
2010 St Hallet Faith Shiraz, Barossa, Australia
The Barossa Valley in South Australia is synonymous with Shiraz, and is internationally famous for full-flavoured reds with distinctive spicy mocca characters and soft ripe tannins. St Hallett and their winemaker Stuart Blackwell have played a major role in the promotion and appreciation of the region's "old vine" Shiraz vineyards. Faith is a draw from a number of vineyards across the region and is an excellent exampkle of the Barossa style.
Port
2006 Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal
Dow's, established in 1798, is one of the oldest Port Houses. It owns two superb estates in the Upper Douro - Quintas Senhora da Ribiera and Bomfin - which form the basis for this splendid vintage 2006, bottled unfiltered to preserve all the fruit in late 2011, after maturing for five years in the large oak casks known as "Pipes". Deep crimson in colour, with a nose of black berry fruits and spices, full and plummy with very long-lasting rich flavours on the palate, a perfect end to a meal.
Cocktails
Featured Mix
Tropical Sparkle
A refreshing-yet-fruity blend of lime cordial and 7-Up, with orange and tomato juice.
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Synonymous with the Lion City since the early 1900s, this classic cocktail is made with dry gin, DOM Benedictine, Cointreau, cherry brandy, Angostura bitters and Grenadine, mixed with lime and pineapple juice
Silver Kris Sling
One of Singapore Airlines' special touches, this cocktail is a delicious mix of gin, Cointreau, orange juice and pineapple juice, topped with champagne
Alspritzer
A sparkling mix of vodka shaken with apple juice and 7-Up
Sunrise Breezer
A refreshing blend of sake and bitter lemon
Sweetness in Darkness
A unique mix of red wine and a splash of Coke
Screwdriver
A classic concoction of vodka and orange juice
Vodka Flush
A tantalizing drink of vodka, apple juice and bitter lemon, topped with 7-Up
Solitaire Dreams
A cool concoction of rum, pineapple juice, Sling mix with ginger ale
Spirits
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Apple Bliss
Fruit Spritzer
Awaiting The Golden Dawn
Orange Cooler
Tropical Fizz
Spirits
Cognac XO Fine Champagne
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
Absolut Vodka
Bacardi Superior
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Beverages
Gourmet Coffee Beans
For a more invigorating aroma and richer-flavoured coffee, choose from some of the world's finest coffee beans to go into your specialty coffee.
Brazil Santos Bourbon
A smooth, nutty coffee with a balanced body and clean aftertaste
Colombian Supremo
A good all-rounded coffee with light body and a smooth, clean aftertaste
Kenyan AA “Kilimanjaro”
A medium-bodied coffee with a sharp, intense flavour and rich aftertaste
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso
A single shot of premium coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso topped with foamed milk
Mocha
A combination of coffee, milk and chocolate
Café Royal
Lightly sweetened coffee with a touch of XO
International Teas*
Royal Darjeeling
An exquisite black tea that develops remarkable overtones of ripe apricots
Earl Grey
A legendary classic blend of black tea richly infused with the finest TWG Tea bergamot
English Breakfast Tea
A timeless classic black tea with an invigorating full bodied and robust flavour
Nuwara Ellya OP Ceylon
An Orange Pekoe black tea renowned for its light and generous complexity
Chamomile
Soft and soothing chamomile flowers yielding a golden, caffeine-free cup
Decaffeinated Earl Grey
A caffeine-free black tea alternative infused with TWG Tea bergamot
Singapore Breakfast Tea
An exclusive TWG Tea blend of green tea, black tea, vanilla and spices that boasts a sweet, lingering aftertaste
Paris-Singapore Tea
A distinguished green tea blended with fragrant cherry blossoms and red fruits
In-House Tea Selection
Herbal Infusions
Peppermint
A highly fragrant and distinctively refreshing herbal brew with a natural, caffeine-free taste
Lemon Ginger Tea
The spiciness of the ginger complements the zesty tang of the lemon, creating a caffeine-free infusion which is both comforting and uplifting
Asian Teas*
Sencha
Japanese Green tea with a delicate aroma and a fresh, clean taste
Indian Masala Tea
Fragrant traditional Indian herb tea with a hint of spice
Chinese Teas
Jasmine
An aromatice green tea, scented with jasmine flowers
Oolong
A smooth tea featuring a distinctive fragrance of orchids
Pu-Erh
A strong tea exuding an earthy fragrance
* Available hot or with ice
Other Beverages*
Hot Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Sparkling
Still
Fruit Juice
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bitter Lemon
Coke
Coke Light/Coke Zero
Ginger Ale
7-Up
Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat
Business Class menu
Auckland to Singapore
January 2013
Supper Menu
Starter
Chicken and pomelo salad
Main
Stewed duck with ginseng, stir fried fine beans with hon shiimeji in xo sauce, mushroom rice
Chargilled cod fillet with tomato tarragon sauce, buttered vegetables and fettuccine pasta
Thai style green curry beef served with chilli-eggplant and steamed rice
Finale
Chocolate brownie with coffee sauce
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas
Light Bites Menu
Should you fancy a little snack or something more substantial in between your means, simply make your selection known to our crew, during the flight.
Noodles
Vegetarian and non vegetarian instant noodles
Sandwiches
Focaccia with roast beef and char-grilled vegetables
Focaccia with cheese, carrots and pineapple
Snacks
Assorted nuts
Muesli bar
Cookies
A selection from the fruit basket
Breakfast Menu
Prelude
A choice of apple, tomato or freshly squeezed orange juice
Sliced fresh fruit
Starter
Choice of cereals or yoghurt
Cornflakes or Yoghurt
Main
Spinach and feta cheese quiche with tomato, veal sausage, sauteed mushrooms and potatoes
Braised rice noodles with seafood and Chinese black mushrooms
Plain omelette with chicken sausage, sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes and potatoes
Breads
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter – Fruit preserve
Beverages
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas
Your Breakfast Choice
This convenient breakfast option lets you enjoy all the sleep you want, uninterrupted. Please inform our crew of your choice before lights out – if they do not receive your selection, you will be awakened in time for The Complete Breakfast
The Complete Breakfast*
Take your pick of the Main Event from our scrumptious selections.
Served earliest 2.5 hours prior to arrival
Continental Breakfast*
Delight in this simple yet wholesome meal.
Served earliest 1.5 hours prior to arrival
* Kindly refer to the breakfast menu
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Beverages
Champagnes & Wines
Champagne
Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain
Brut Souverain is an elegant blend with a balanced proportion of Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, with a percentage of Pinot Meunier adding light notes of fruitiness and spice. Brilliant light straw gold, persistent and regular bubbles; precise, expressive and refreshing nose of citrus and yellow fruits, floral fragrances and pastry aromas (brioche, toast) follow; fresh and balanced on the palate, with a fullish texture and refreshingly dry finish.
White Wine
2011 Devil's Lair The Hidden Cave Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia
Margaret River in Western Australia is home to some of Australia's best Chardonnay. The vineyards are close to the ocean and the cool sea breeze has a beneficial effect, modifying temperature during ripening. This wine is made by talented winemaker Oliver Crawford and is an excellent example of the new breed of Aussie Chardonnay exciting wine drinkers around the world.
2011 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
New Zealand's Marlborough region is home to many of the world's most distinctive Sauvignon Blanc wines. This racy and vibrant style has a strong international reputation, and is typified by a lifted herbaceous leafy aroma and crisp mouthwatering acidity and wonderful freshness. Nautilus, made by winemaker Clive Jones, consistently ranks among the region's best.
Red Wine
2008 Chateau La Garde, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
From a fine 50-hectare estate on the famous gravelly soils of Pessac-Leognan where the rich fruit of the Merlot grape dominates the firmer backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to add aroma and grip, the hand-harvested, oak-aged La Garde's deep ruby colour leads to aromas of blackberry and blueberry and an impressive freshness and depth of fruit on the palate. The 2008 vintage shows all the elegance for which the red wines of Bordeaux are famous.
or
2008 Chateau Preuillac Cru Bourgeois Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Established in 1869 on sandy-gravelly soil to the north of Bordeaux's famous Medoc region, Chateau Preuillac produces classically elegant wines from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes. 2008 was a good vintage which is now showing very well indeed. This wine won a Gold Medal at the Concours Generale de Bruxelles in 2009.
2010 St Hallet Faith Shiraz, Barossa, Australia
The Barossa Valley in South Australia is synonymous with Shiraz, and is internationally famous for full-flavoured reds with distinctive spicy mocca characters and soft ripe tannins. St Hallett and their winemaker Stuart Blackwell have played a major role in the promotion and appreciation of the region's "old vine" Shiraz vineyards. Faith is a draw from a number of vineyards across the region and is an excellent exampkle of the Barossa style.
Port
2006 Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal
Dow's, established in 1798, is one of the oldest Port Houses. It owns two superb estates in the Upper Douro - Quintas Senhora da Ribiera and Bomfin - which form the basis for this splendid vintage 2006, bottled unfiltered to preserve all the fruit in late 2011, after maturing for five years in the large oak casks known as "Pipes". Deep crimson in colour, with a nose of black berry fruits and spices, full and plummy with very long-lasting rich flavours on the palate, a perfect end to a meal.
Cocktails
Featured Mix
Tropical Sparkle
A refreshing-yet-fruity blend of lime cordial and 7-Up, with orange and tomato juice.
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Synonymous with the Lion City since the early 1900s, this classic cocktail is made with dry gin, DOM Benedictine, Cointreau, cherry brandy, Angostura bitters and Grenadine, mixed with lime and pineapple juice
Silver Kris Sling
One of Singapore Airlines' special touches, this cocktail is a delicious mix of gin, Cointreau, orange juice and pineapple juice, topped with champagne
Alspritzer
A sparkling mix of vodka shaken with apple juice and 7-Up
Sunrise Breezer
A refreshing blend of sake and bitter lemon
Sweetness in Darkness
A unique mix of red wine and a splash of Coke
Screwdriver
A classic concoction of vodka and orange juice
Vodka Flush
A tantalizing drink of vodka, apple juice and bitter lemon, topped with 7-Up
Solitaire Dreams
A cool concoction of rum, pineapple juice, Sling mix with ginger ale
Spirits
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Apple Bliss
Fruit Spritzer
Awaiting The Golden Dawn
Orange Cooler
Tropical Fizz
Spirits
Cognac XO Fine Champagne
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
Absolut Vodka
Bacardi Superior
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Beverages
Gourmet Coffee Beans
For a more invigorating aroma and richer-flavoured coffee, choose from some of the world's finest coffee beans to go into your specialty coffee.
Brazil Santos Bourbon
A smooth, nutty coffee with a balanced body and clean aftertaste
Colombian Supremo
A good all-rounded coffee with light body and a smooth, clean aftertaste
Kenyan AA “Kilimanjaro”
A medium-bodied coffee with a sharp, intense flavour and rich aftertaste
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso
A single shot of premium coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso topped with foamed milk
Mocha
A combination of coffee, milk and chocolate
Café Royal
Lightly sweetened coffee with a touch of XO
International Teas*
Royal Darjeeling
An exquisite black tea that develops remarkable overtones of ripe apricots
Earl Grey
A legendary classic blend of black tea richly infused with the finest TWG Tea bergamot
English Breakfast Tea
A timeless classic black tea with an invigorating full bodied and robust flavour
Nuwara Ellya OP Ceylon
An Orange Pekoe black tea renowned for its light and generous complexity
Chamomile
Soft and soothing chamomile flowers yielding a golden, caffeine-free cup
Decaffeinated Earl Grey
A caffeine-free black tea alternative infused with TWG Tea bergamot
Singapore Breakfast Tea
An exclusive TWG Tea blend of green tea, black tea, vanilla and spices that boasts a sweet, lingering aftertaste
Paris-Singapore Tea
A distinguished green tea blended with fragrant cherry blossoms and red fruits
In-House Tea Selection
Herbal Infusions
Peppermint
A highly fragrant and distinctively refreshing herbal brew with a natural, caffeine-free taste
Lemon Ginger Tea
The spiciness of the ginger complements the zesty tang of the lemon, creating a caffeine-free infusion which is both comforting and uplifting
Asian Teas*
Sencha
Japanese Green tea with a delicate aroma and a fresh, clean taste
Indian Masala Tea
Fragrant traditional Indian herb tea with a hint of spice
Chinese Teas
Jasmine
An aromatice green tea, scented with jasmine flowers
Oolong
A smooth tea featuring a distinctive fragrance of orchids
Pu-Erh
A strong tea exuding an earthy fragrance
* Available hot or with ice
Other Beverages*
Hot Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Sparkling
Still
Fruit Juice
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bitter Lemon
Coke
Coke Light/Coke Zero
Ginger Ale
7-Up
Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat
#92
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Singapore to Hong Kong (SIN-HKG) on Singapore Airlines 777-200 in business class
After a day in Singapore I had an onward flights through the night. Firstly to Hong Kong. Singapore Airlines has a variety of aircraft types on this route, which works out well for me because the 77W and A380 both have hefty surcharges. For such a short flight the better seat and infinitesimal chance of an op-up are not worth paying the extra for. Also the schedule worked better with this flight - the better aircraft (for seating) would have resulted in a lengthy transit at Hong Kong.
I'd hoped to get some sleep on this short flight but did not manage to. Oh well, I have several more flights over the next day or so to catch up on sleep.
After a day in Singapore I had an onward flights through the night. Firstly to Hong Kong. Singapore Airlines has a variety of aircraft types on this route, which works out well for me because the 77W and A380 both have hefty surcharges. For such a short flight the better seat and infinitesimal chance of an op-up are not worth paying the extra for. Also the schedule worked better with this flight - the better aircraft (for seating) would have resulted in a lengthy transit at Hong Kong.
I'd hoped to get some sleep on this short flight but did not manage to. Oh well, I have several more flights over the next day or so to catch up on sleep.
#93
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Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Posts: 71,422
Singapore Airlines
Business Class menu
Singapore to Hong Kong
January 2013
Dinner Menu
Starter
Green tea smoked halibut with chinese spinach salad, pomegranate jelly and tangerine vinaigrette
Main
Steamed fillet of cod with bean sauce, sauteed mushroom in oyster sauce and fried rice
Grilled sirloin with rosemary jus, roasted vegetables and gratin potato
Braised chicken "Cacciatore"
with mediterranean baby vegetables, herbs and whole wheat spaghetti
Baked tandoori lamb chop with mint chutney, pineapple-onion salad and cumin pilaf rice
Finale
Pistachio and apricot financier
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
A selection of fresh fruit
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas, with pralines
Beverages
Champagnes & Wines
Champagne
Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain
Brut Souverain is an elegant blend with a balanced proportion of Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, with a percentage of Pinot Meunier adding light notes of fruitiness and spice. Brilliant light straw gold, persistent and regular bubbles; precise, expressive and refreshing nose of citrus and yellow fruits, floral fragrances and pastry aromas (brioche, toast) follow; fresh and balanced on the palate, with a fullish texture and refreshingly dry finish.
White Wine
2010 Joseph Drouhin Saint-Veran, Maconnais, Burgundy, France
After Pouilly-Fuisse, Saint-Veran is the best appellation from the Maconnais, the beautiful part of southern Burgundy with hillsides covered in the Chardonnay vine that has been planted in the region for hundreds of years. Lemon-yellow in colour, with an aroma of fresh apples and a touch of dry honey, supple and rounded on the palate with a refreshing lift of acidity on the finish. 2010 was a renowned year in Burgundy.
2010 Weinhaus Ress Rheingau Riesling, Germany
Weinhaus Ress of the famous Balthasar Ress estate has produced this wine to the expectations of international connoisseurs, balancing fresh flavours, low acidity, and making it a light style Riesling. Although 2010 was a very low yield vintage, the great care taken transporting the hand-harvested grapes directly into the wine press, enabled the wine producers to arrive at an exquisite wine displaying green apple aromas, lively fruit, racy acidity and a touch of distinct minerality. A great wine to be enjoyed with white meats and spicy Asian food.
Red Wine
2008 Chateau La Garde, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
From a fine 50-hectare estate on the famous gravelly soils of Pessac-Leognan where the rich fruit of the Merlot grape dominates the firmer backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to add aroma and grip, the hand-harvested, oak-aged La Garde's deep ruby colour leads to aromas of blackberry and blueberry and an impressive freshness and depth of fruit on the palate. The 2008 vintage shows all the elegance for which the red wines of Bordeaux are famous.
or
2008 Chateau Preuillac Cru Bourgeois Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Established in 1869 on sandy-gravelly soil to the north of Bordeaux's famous Medoc region, Chateau Preuillac produces classically elegant wines from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes. 2008 was a good vintage which is now showing very well indeed. This wine won a Gold Medal at the Concours Generale de Bruxelles in 2009.
2009 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
This ancient 150-hectare estate in the Colli Fiorentini south-west of Florence, that has been in the Marchesi di Frescobaldi family for 900 years, is planted principally with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes from Bordeaux, with just 10% of the local Sangiovese, famous for the historic wines of Chianti. 2009 was an excellent year in Tuscany, producing deeply-coloured wines with a fine intensity of red and black berry fruits on the nose, a mouth-filling smoothness of flavour and a long finish.
Port
2006 Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal
Dow's, established in 1798, is one of the oldest Port Houses. It owns two superb estates in the Upper Douro - Quintas Senhora da Ribiera and Bomfin - which form the basis for this splendid vintage 2006, bottled unfiltered to preserve all the fruit in late 2011, after maturing for five years in the large oak casks known as "Pipes". Deep crimson in colour, with a nose of black berry fruits and spices, full and plummy with very long-lasting rich flavours on the palate, a perfect end to a meal.
Cocktails
Featured Mix
Tropical Sparkle
A refreshing-yet-fruity blend of lime cordial and 7-Up, with orange and tomato juice.
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Synonymous with the Lion City since the early 1900s, this classic cocktail is made with dry gin, DOM Benedictine, Cointreau, cherry brandy, Angostura bitters and Grenadine, mixed with lime and pineapple juice
Silver Kris Sling
One of Singapore Airlines' special touches, this cocktail is a delicious mix of gin, Cointreau, orange juice and pineapple juice, topped with champagne
Alspritzer
A sparkling mix of vodka shaken with apple juice and 7-Up
Sunrise Breezer
A refreshing blend of sake and bitter lemon
Sweetness in Darkness
A unique mix of red wine and a splash of Coke
Screwdriver
A classic concoction of vodka and orange juice
Vodka Flush
A tantalizing drink of vodka, apple juice and bitter lemon, topped with 7-Up
Solitaire Dreams
A cool concoction of rum, pineapple juice, Sling mix with ginger ale
Spirits
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Apple Bliss
Fruit Spritzer
Awaiting The Golden Dawn
Orange Cooler
Tropical Fizz
Spirits
Cognac XO Fine Champagne
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
Absolut Vodka
Bacardi Superior
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Beverages
Gourmet Coffee Beans
For a more invigorating aroma and richer-flavoured coffee, choose from some of the world's finest coffee beans to go into your specialty coffee.
Brazil Santos Bourbon
A smooth, nutty coffee with a balanced body and clean aftertaste
Colombian Supremo
A good all-rounded coffee with light body and a smooth, clean aftertaste
Kenyan AA “Kilimanjaro”
A medium-bodied coffee with a sharp, intense flavour and rich aftertaste
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso
A single shot of premium coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso topped with foamed milk
Mocha
A combination of coffee, milk and chocolate
Café Royal
Lightly sweetened coffee with a touch of XO
International Teas*
Royal Darjeeling
An exquisite black tea that develops remarkable overtones of ripe apricots
Earl Grey
A legendary classic blend of black tea richly infused with the finest TWG Tea bergamot
English Breakfast Tea
A timeless classic black tea with an invigorating full bodied and robust flavour
Nuwara Ellya OP Ceylon
An Orange Pekoe black tea renowned for its light and generous complexity
Chamomile
Soft and soothing chamomile flowers yielding a golden, caffeine-free cup
Decaffeinated Earl Grey
A caffeine-free black tea alternative infused with TWG Tea bergamot
Singapore Breakfast Tea
An exclusive TWG Tea blend of green tea, black tea, vanilla and spices that boasts a sweet, lingering aftertaste
Paris-Singapore Tea
A distinguished green tea blended with fragrant cherry blossoms and red fruits
In-House Tea Selection
Herbal Infusions
Peppermint
A highly fragrant and distinctively refreshing herbal brew with a natural, caffeine-free taste
Lemon Ginger Tea
The spiciness of the ginger complements the zesty tang of the lemon, creating a caffeine-free infusion which is both comforting and uplifting
Asian Teas*
Sencha
Japanese Green tea with a delicate aroma and a fresh, clean taste
Indian Masala Tea
Fragrant traditional Indian herb tea with a hint of spice
Chinese Teas
Jasmine
An aromatice green tea, scented with jasmine flowers
Oolong
A smooth tea featuring a distinctive fragrance of orchids
Pu-Erh
A strong tea exuding an earthy fragrance
* Available hot or with ice
Other Beverages*
Hot Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Sparkling
Still
Fruit Juice
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bitter Lemon
Coke
Coke Light/Coke Zero
Ginger Ale
7-Up
Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat
Business Class menu
Singapore to Hong Kong
January 2013
Dinner Menu
Starter
Green tea smoked halibut with chinese spinach salad, pomegranate jelly and tangerine vinaigrette
Main
Steamed fillet of cod with bean sauce, sauteed mushroom in oyster sauce and fried rice
Grilled sirloin with rosemary jus, roasted vegetables and gratin potato
Braised chicken "Cacciatore"
with mediterranean baby vegetables, herbs and whole wheat spaghetti
Baked tandoori lamb chop with mint chutney, pineapple-onion salad and cumin pilaf rice
Finale
Pistachio and apricot financier
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
A selection of fresh fruit
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas, with pralines
SQ870B SIN-HKG (D1) 78-1.1 12-01 RC
Beverages
Champagnes & Wines
Champagne
Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain
Brut Souverain is an elegant blend with a balanced proportion of Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, with a percentage of Pinot Meunier adding light notes of fruitiness and spice. Brilliant light straw gold, persistent and regular bubbles; precise, expressive and refreshing nose of citrus and yellow fruits, floral fragrances and pastry aromas (brioche, toast) follow; fresh and balanced on the palate, with a fullish texture and refreshingly dry finish.
White Wine
2010 Joseph Drouhin Saint-Veran, Maconnais, Burgundy, France
After Pouilly-Fuisse, Saint-Veran is the best appellation from the Maconnais, the beautiful part of southern Burgundy with hillsides covered in the Chardonnay vine that has been planted in the region for hundreds of years. Lemon-yellow in colour, with an aroma of fresh apples and a touch of dry honey, supple and rounded on the palate with a refreshing lift of acidity on the finish. 2010 was a renowned year in Burgundy.
2010 Weinhaus Ress Rheingau Riesling, Germany
Weinhaus Ress of the famous Balthasar Ress estate has produced this wine to the expectations of international connoisseurs, balancing fresh flavours, low acidity, and making it a light style Riesling. Although 2010 was a very low yield vintage, the great care taken transporting the hand-harvested grapes directly into the wine press, enabled the wine producers to arrive at an exquisite wine displaying green apple aromas, lively fruit, racy acidity and a touch of distinct minerality. A great wine to be enjoyed with white meats and spicy Asian food.
Red Wine
2008 Chateau La Garde, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
From a fine 50-hectare estate on the famous gravelly soils of Pessac-Leognan where the rich fruit of the Merlot grape dominates the firmer backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to add aroma and grip, the hand-harvested, oak-aged La Garde's deep ruby colour leads to aromas of blackberry and blueberry and an impressive freshness and depth of fruit on the palate. The 2008 vintage shows all the elegance for which the red wines of Bordeaux are famous.
or
2008 Chateau Preuillac Cru Bourgeois Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Established in 1869 on sandy-gravelly soil to the north of Bordeaux's famous Medoc region, Chateau Preuillac produces classically elegant wines from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes. 2008 was a good vintage which is now showing very well indeed. This wine won a Gold Medal at the Concours Generale de Bruxelles in 2009.
2009 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
This ancient 150-hectare estate in the Colli Fiorentini south-west of Florence, that has been in the Marchesi di Frescobaldi family for 900 years, is planted principally with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes from Bordeaux, with just 10% of the local Sangiovese, famous for the historic wines of Chianti. 2009 was an excellent year in Tuscany, producing deeply-coloured wines with a fine intensity of red and black berry fruits on the nose, a mouth-filling smoothness of flavour and a long finish.
Port
2006 Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal
Dow's, established in 1798, is one of the oldest Port Houses. It owns two superb estates in the Upper Douro - Quintas Senhora da Ribiera and Bomfin - which form the basis for this splendid vintage 2006, bottled unfiltered to preserve all the fruit in late 2011, after maturing for five years in the large oak casks known as "Pipes". Deep crimson in colour, with a nose of black berry fruits and spices, full and plummy with very long-lasting rich flavours on the palate, a perfect end to a meal.
Cocktails
Featured Mix
Tropical Sparkle
A refreshing-yet-fruity blend of lime cordial and 7-Up, with orange and tomato juice.
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Synonymous with the Lion City since the early 1900s, this classic cocktail is made with dry gin, DOM Benedictine, Cointreau, cherry brandy, Angostura bitters and Grenadine, mixed with lime and pineapple juice
Silver Kris Sling
One of Singapore Airlines' special touches, this cocktail is a delicious mix of gin, Cointreau, orange juice and pineapple juice, topped with champagne
Alspritzer
A sparkling mix of vodka shaken with apple juice and 7-Up
Sunrise Breezer
A refreshing blend of sake and bitter lemon
Sweetness in Darkness
A unique mix of red wine and a splash of Coke
Screwdriver
A classic concoction of vodka and orange juice
Vodka Flush
A tantalizing drink of vodka, apple juice and bitter lemon, topped with 7-Up
Solitaire Dreams
A cool concoction of rum, pineapple juice, Sling mix with ginger ale
Spirits
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Apple Bliss
Fruit Spritzer
Awaiting The Golden Dawn
Orange Cooler
Tropical Fizz
Spirits
Cognac XO Fine Champagne
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
Absolut Vodka
Bacardi Superior
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Beverages
Gourmet Coffee Beans
For a more invigorating aroma and richer-flavoured coffee, choose from some of the world's finest coffee beans to go into your specialty coffee.
Brazil Santos Bourbon
A smooth, nutty coffee with a balanced body and clean aftertaste
Colombian Supremo
A good all-rounded coffee with light body and a smooth, clean aftertaste
Kenyan AA “Kilimanjaro”
A medium-bodied coffee with a sharp, intense flavour and rich aftertaste
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso
A single shot of premium coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso topped with foamed milk
Mocha
A combination of coffee, milk and chocolate
Café Royal
Lightly sweetened coffee with a touch of XO
International Teas*
Royal Darjeeling
An exquisite black tea that develops remarkable overtones of ripe apricots
Earl Grey
A legendary classic blend of black tea richly infused with the finest TWG Tea bergamot
English Breakfast Tea
A timeless classic black tea with an invigorating full bodied and robust flavour
Nuwara Ellya OP Ceylon
An Orange Pekoe black tea renowned for its light and generous complexity
Chamomile
Soft and soothing chamomile flowers yielding a golden, caffeine-free cup
Decaffeinated Earl Grey
A caffeine-free black tea alternative infused with TWG Tea bergamot
Singapore Breakfast Tea
An exclusive TWG Tea blend of green tea, black tea, vanilla and spices that boasts a sweet, lingering aftertaste
Paris-Singapore Tea
A distinguished green tea blended with fragrant cherry blossoms and red fruits
In-House Tea Selection
Herbal Infusions
Peppermint
A highly fragrant and distinctively refreshing herbal brew with a natural, caffeine-free taste
Lemon Ginger Tea
The spiciness of the ginger complements the zesty tang of the lemon, creating a caffeine-free infusion which is both comforting and uplifting
Asian Teas*
Sencha
Japanese Green tea with a delicate aroma and a fresh, clean taste
Indian Masala Tea
Fragrant traditional Indian herb tea with a hint of spice
Chinese Teas
Jasmine
An aromatice green tea, scented with jasmine flowers
Oolong
A smooth tea featuring a distinctive fragrance of orchids
Pu-Erh
A strong tea exuding an earthy fragrance
* Available hot or with ice
Other Beverages*
Hot Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Sparkling
Still
Fruit Juice
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bitter Lemon
Coke
Coke Light/Coke Zero
Ginger Ale
7-Up
Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat
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Hong Kong to Seoul Incheon (HKG-ICN) on Asiana 747-400combi in business class (first class seat)
Transfer security at Hong Kong was busy but quick. Since I had a couple of hours until boarding I headed to the other end of the terminal to visit the Thai lounge before it closed, and afterwards used Asiana's contracted lounge - gate 16 / Dragonair lounge.
I had a shower in an attempt to stay awake and not miss my flight. It wasn't very pleasant as the shower room is small and overly humid and hot. I felt sleepier, and stickier, afterwards than if I'd had no shower at all.
So instead I had coffee, lots of coffee. That won't help me with sleeping on the red eye but first I had to make sure I actually caught the red eye flight.
There have been times when this flight has had first class sold, but not when I booked or flew this trip. Thus those in the know, and who book earlier enough, can select a first class seat before they are all taken.
Boarding was fast and we pushed back a little early, meaning we'd also have a very early arrival into ICN (which means a longer wait for transit desk to open so I can check in for my onward flights).
The coffee had done the job too well and so I opted for some drinks and nibbled the supper meal. Most passengers go straight to sleep and this flight, which I've flown several times, in my experience consistently has the fastest meal service after departure of any of the hundreds of routes I've flown. The food and drink comes out so quickly I can't help feeling that plating occurs while on the ground even though it cannot.
I think I managed about 20 minutes of dozing towards the end of the flight. Dang.
Transfer security at Hong Kong was busy but quick. Since I had a couple of hours until boarding I headed to the other end of the terminal to visit the Thai lounge before it closed, and afterwards used Asiana's contracted lounge - gate 16 / Dragonair lounge.
I had a shower in an attempt to stay awake and not miss my flight. It wasn't very pleasant as the shower room is small and overly humid and hot. I felt sleepier, and stickier, afterwards than if I'd had no shower at all.
So instead I had coffee, lots of coffee. That won't help me with sleeping on the red eye but first I had to make sure I actually caught the red eye flight.
There have been times when this flight has had first class sold, but not when I booked or flew this trip. Thus those in the know, and who book earlier enough, can select a first class seat before they are all taken.
Boarding was fast and we pushed back a little early, meaning we'd also have a very early arrival into ICN (which means a longer wait for transit desk to open so I can check in for my onward flights).
The coffee had done the job too well and so I opted for some drinks and nibbled the supper meal. Most passengers go straight to sleep and this flight, which I've flown several times, in my experience consistently has the fastest meal service after departure of any of the hundreds of routes I've flown. The food and drink comes out so quickly I can't help feeling that plating occurs while on the ground even though it cannot.
I think I managed about 20 minutes of dozing towards the end of the flight. Dang.
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Asiana Airlines
Business Class menu
Hong Kong to Seoul
January 2013
Snack Menu
Western
Appetizer
Salmon Cheese and Shrimp with Mixed Greens
Main Courses
Chicken with Noodle | 544 kcal
Served with Scallop and Vegetables
or
Spicy Stir Fried Seafood | 479 kcal
Served with Vegetables and Steamed Rice
Dessert
Fresh Fruit
Coffee and Tea
Korean
Main Course
Beef and Mushroom Porridge | 208 kcal
Accompanied by Assorted Side Dishes
Dessert
Fresh Fruit
Coffee and Tea
Wine List
Asiana Bar
Aperitifs
Campari
Medium Dry Sherry Sandeman
Spirits
Scotch Whisky Chivas Regal 18 years
Scotch Whisky Ballantine's 17 years
Bourbon Whiskey Jack Daniel
Vodka Smirnoff
Gin Beefeater's
Cognac & Liqueurs
Camus XO
Baileys Irish Cream
Beers
OB, Cass, Hite, Max
Heineken, Beck's, Budwiser
Korean Rice Wine Makgeolli
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Orange, Apple, Tomato Juice
Pineapple, Guava Juice
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
Chinese Special Beverage
Jia Duo Bao made by medicinal herbs and can help to detoxify the body
Champagne & White Wines
Champagne Cattier Brut
"Masterpiece made by old tradition and modern technology"
Famous as a good Champagne house with vineyard run since 1763, Cattier boasts of the deepest cellar in the Champagne area, the most ideal conditions for the aging of champagne. This quality-accredited champagne made possible through expert's systematic and delicate management together with old tradition is tinged with gold, approximating the color of pumpkin and offering the intense aroma of flowers, nuts, and citrus fruits.
Rully 2010/2011
"Perfect harmony of richness and freshness"
Founded in 1720, Champy is Bourgogne's oldest winery and a family firm producing good-quality wines. Among them, Rully is one of the stylish and elegant Chardonnay wines in the Bourgogne region, France, offering perfect harmony and balanced taste by presentin freshness as well as soft, deep taste such as some spice and vanilla flavor through the aging of rich juice.
Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2010
"Wine with artistic sense and master craftsmanship of a movieman"
Marlborough in New Zealand is a typical area where excellent Sauvignon Blanc grapes are grown. There, the Seresin winery owned by famous cinematographer Micheal Seresin produces good-quality wines through organic faming and harvest by hand. A palm-shaped label with artistic sense also exhibits the maker's passion, pride in quality, and craftsmanship. Seresin Sauvignon Blanc offers subtle aromas through oak aging and fresh aromas such as citrus and mineral in combination as a popular wine with rich finish.
Red Wines
Chateau Puygueraud 2007
"Great wine from meticulous makers"
This wine has been made since 1983 in the promising appellation of Cotes de Francs. The 2007 vintage has reached a good level of drinkability and this examples is offering a lot of dark fruit aromas we associate with the principal variety of Merlot such as dark cherry and plum underlined with a hint of oak and leather. This blended wine with Cabernet Franc shows the palate of well balanced with dark fruit flavours, fine tannins and a fairly long and spicy finish.
Hahn Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
"Ideal wine made in ideal terrior"
This supple and attractive wine is being produced from Nicky Hahn's family Monterey County vineyards lied along California's central coast. This region boasts ideal climatic conditions for producing varied wines. Dark and lovely, this wine fills the nose with aromas of red and dark fruits, plum and espresso. Notes of roasted berries and spice fill the mouth, lifted by melting tannins. A delicate thread of acidity helps carry the length well into the finish.
Artesa Pinot Noir 2009
"Pinot Noir selected by US Consumer Reports to be of the highest value"
The cool weather of Cameros, the area connecting Sonoma County of Napa Valley, makes the best Pinot Noir wines. In particular, Pinot Noir of Artesa, an artistic winery, is more aromatic and elegant, offering various attractions. The aromas of cherry, spice, and smoky oak are in balanced harmony, and this wine with its gentle and delicate structure offers a rich finish like the breath of lovers.
Dessert Wines
Port Sandeman 20 Years Old Tawny Porto
"Pride and Joy of Portugal Wines - Port Sandeman"
Sandeman House has been operating a seven-generation family business for 200 years. Maintaining high quality, it is a leading winery that has enhanced the reputation of Portuguese Port wines. With the combination of rich and elegant flavors of dried apricot, honey, nuts, spices, and vanilla, it is a fitting end to meals. It is a tempting, classy dessert wine whose texture you just can't forget once you've had a taste.
Sawmill Creek Vidal Ice Wine 2008
"A Rare Wine Presented by Nature"
The Ice wine was harvested from selected Vidal grapes, picked at temperatures below -8C. The frozen grapes were pressed to extract the highly concentrated,naturally sweet, essence of the fruit. The Ice wine has intense aromas of apricots and peaches. The naturally sweet Ice wine is perfectly balanced by the crisp, clean acidity. Silky smooth on the palate, luscious tones of honey fruit and almonds close into a long, lingering finish.
Coffee and Tea
RA (Rainforest Alliance Certified) Coffee
This RA Coffee guarantees that coffee beans are produced using eco-friendly methods. Rainforest Alliance is a nonprofit organization that conserving rainforest and environment of the earth.
Decaffeinated Coffee
Earl Grey
Earl Grey is a black tea blend, which gets its flavor from bergamot oil.
Camomile
Camomile is one of the best-researched herbs. These organicaly grown camomile flowers produce the most delightful tea, which can be relaxing, carminative and anti-inflammatory.
Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea is a traditional semi-fermented tea with a fragrance of apple and pear.
Ginseng Tea
Ginseng Tea is good for immune system strength and helpful for fatigue.
Green Tea
Green Tea Our exclusively selected Green Tea which gives you the feeling of natural touch.
Jasmine
Jasmine acts like aroma therapy.
Business Class menu
Hong Kong to Seoul
January 2013
Snack Menu
Western
Appetizer
Salmon Cheese and Shrimp with Mixed Greens
Main Courses
Chicken with Noodle | 544 kcal
Served with Scallop and Vegetables
or
Spicy Stir Fried Seafood | 479 kcal
Served with Vegetables and Steamed Rice
Dessert
Fresh Fruit
Coffee and Tea
Korean
Main Course
Beef and Mushroom Porridge | 208 kcal
Accompanied by Assorted Side Dishes
Dessert
Fresh Fruit
Coffee and Tea
OZ746
HKG/SEL
B/C
2013C1 - 20130101
HKG/SEL
B/C
2013C1 - 20130101
Wine List
Asiana Bar
Aperitifs
Campari
Medium Dry Sherry Sandeman
Spirits
Scotch Whisky Chivas Regal 18 years
Scotch Whisky Ballantine's 17 years
Bourbon Whiskey Jack Daniel
Vodka Smirnoff
Gin Beefeater's
Cognac & Liqueurs
Camus XO
Baileys Irish Cream
Beers
OB, Cass, Hite, Max
Heineken, Beck's, Budwiser
Korean Rice Wine Makgeolli
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Orange, Apple, Tomato Juice
Pineapple, Guava Juice
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
Chinese Special Beverage
Jia Duo Bao made by medicinal herbs and can help to detoxify the body
Champagne & White Wines
Champagne Cattier Brut
"Masterpiece made by old tradition and modern technology"
Famous as a good Champagne house with vineyard run since 1763, Cattier boasts of the deepest cellar in the Champagne area, the most ideal conditions for the aging of champagne. This quality-accredited champagne made possible through expert's systematic and delicate management together with old tradition is tinged with gold, approximating the color of pumpkin and offering the intense aroma of flowers, nuts, and citrus fruits.
Rully 2010/2011
"Perfect harmony of richness and freshness"
Founded in 1720, Champy is Bourgogne's oldest winery and a family firm producing good-quality wines. Among them, Rully is one of the stylish and elegant Chardonnay wines in the Bourgogne region, France, offering perfect harmony and balanced taste by presentin freshness as well as soft, deep taste such as some spice and vanilla flavor through the aging of rich juice.
Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2010
"Wine with artistic sense and master craftsmanship of a movieman"
Marlborough in New Zealand is a typical area where excellent Sauvignon Blanc grapes are grown. There, the Seresin winery owned by famous cinematographer Micheal Seresin produces good-quality wines through organic faming and harvest by hand. A palm-shaped label with artistic sense also exhibits the maker's passion, pride in quality, and craftsmanship. Seresin Sauvignon Blanc offers subtle aromas through oak aging and fresh aromas such as citrus and mineral in combination as a popular wine with rich finish.
Red Wines
Chateau Puygueraud 2007
"Great wine from meticulous makers"
This wine has been made since 1983 in the promising appellation of Cotes de Francs. The 2007 vintage has reached a good level of drinkability and this examples is offering a lot of dark fruit aromas we associate with the principal variety of Merlot such as dark cherry and plum underlined with a hint of oak and leather. This blended wine with Cabernet Franc shows the palate of well balanced with dark fruit flavours, fine tannins and a fairly long and spicy finish.
Hahn Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
"Ideal wine made in ideal terrior"
This supple and attractive wine is being produced from Nicky Hahn's family Monterey County vineyards lied along California's central coast. This region boasts ideal climatic conditions for producing varied wines. Dark and lovely, this wine fills the nose with aromas of red and dark fruits, plum and espresso. Notes of roasted berries and spice fill the mouth, lifted by melting tannins. A delicate thread of acidity helps carry the length well into the finish.
Artesa Pinot Noir 2009
"Pinot Noir selected by US Consumer Reports to be of the highest value"
The cool weather of Cameros, the area connecting Sonoma County of Napa Valley, makes the best Pinot Noir wines. In particular, Pinot Noir of Artesa, an artistic winery, is more aromatic and elegant, offering various attractions. The aromas of cherry, spice, and smoky oak are in balanced harmony, and this wine with its gentle and delicate structure offers a rich finish like the breath of lovers.
Dessert Wines
Port Sandeman 20 Years Old Tawny Porto
"Pride and Joy of Portugal Wines - Port Sandeman"
Sandeman House has been operating a seven-generation family business for 200 years. Maintaining high quality, it is a leading winery that has enhanced the reputation of Portuguese Port wines. With the combination of rich and elegant flavors of dried apricot, honey, nuts, spices, and vanilla, it is a fitting end to meals. It is a tempting, classy dessert wine whose texture you just can't forget once you've had a taste.
Sawmill Creek Vidal Ice Wine 2008
"A Rare Wine Presented by Nature"
The Ice wine was harvested from selected Vidal grapes, picked at temperatures below -8C. The frozen grapes were pressed to extract the highly concentrated,naturally sweet, essence of the fruit. The Ice wine has intense aromas of apricots and peaches. The naturally sweet Ice wine is perfectly balanced by the crisp, clean acidity. Silky smooth on the palate, luscious tones of honey fruit and almonds close into a long, lingering finish.
Coffee and Tea
RA (Rainforest Alliance Certified) Coffee
This RA Coffee guarantees that coffee beans are produced using eco-friendly methods. Rainforest Alliance is a nonprofit organization that conserving rainforest and environment of the earth.
Decaffeinated Coffee
Earl Grey
Earl Grey is a black tea blend, which gets its flavor from bergamot oil.
Camomile
Camomile is one of the best-researched herbs. These organicaly grown camomile flowers produce the most delightful tea, which can be relaxing, carminative and anti-inflammatory.
Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea is a traditional semi-fermented tea with a fragrance of apple and pear.
Ginseng Tea
Ginseng Tea is good for immune system strength and helpful for fatigue.
Green Tea
Green Tea Our exclusively selected Green Tea which gives you the feeling of natural touch.
Jasmine
Jasmine acts like aroma therapy.
BC ICN - M
20130101
20130101
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Seoul Incheon to Singapore (ICN-SIN) on Singapore Airlines A330-300 in business class
Transfer security was surprisingly slow at this early hour. There are quite a few flights that arrive before 5am. The train to satellite terminal was running. Since Singapore Airlines uses that terminal their transfer desk is in the satellite. I had expected I might have to hang around in the main terminal for a while. However, the transfer desk was unmanned, and the lounges were yet to open. I wandered a bit and ended up watching some football with a group of insomniac travellers.
Eventually the Asiana lounge opened (at this stage Singapore Airlines had yet to open their own lounge in the satellite terminal). On the basis of my eticket and OZ status card I was welcomed into the first class lounge. This is an unpublished benefit because the website indicates the benefit is only available when flying OZ, but I've had this on SQ and TK also.
I had some coffee and caught up with messages while waiting for transfer desk to open. A brief visit to the transfer desk to collect some more boarding passes, and then I returned to the lounge to await boarding.
I enjoyed the flight as usual, and managed to get a few hours sleep, which is about perfect allowing for my onward flight to get a decent sleep also.
Transfer security was surprisingly slow at this early hour. There are quite a few flights that arrive before 5am. The train to satellite terminal was running. Since Singapore Airlines uses that terminal their transfer desk is in the satellite. I had expected I might have to hang around in the main terminal for a while. However, the transfer desk was unmanned, and the lounges were yet to open. I wandered a bit and ended up watching some football with a group of insomniac travellers.
Eventually the Asiana lounge opened (at this stage Singapore Airlines had yet to open their own lounge in the satellite terminal). On the basis of my eticket and OZ status card I was welcomed into the first class lounge. This is an unpublished benefit because the website indicates the benefit is only available when flying OZ, but I've had this on SQ and TK also.
I had some coffee and caught up with messages while waiting for transfer desk to open. A brief visit to the transfer desk to collect some more boarding passes, and then I returned to the lounge to await boarding.
I enjoyed the flight as usual, and managed to get a few hours sleep, which is about perfect allowing for my onward flight to get a decent sleep also.
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Singapore Airlines
Business Class menu
Seoul to Singapore
January 2013
Breakfast Menu
Prelude
A choice of apple, tomato or freshly squeezed orange juice
Fresh fruit
Starter
Choice of cereals or yoghurt
Cornflakes with milk or granola with yoghurt-berry compote
Plain or fruit yoghurt
Main
Korean style grilled short rib of beef, seasonal vegetables and steamed rice
Seafood glass noodle soup
Mung bean noodles in rich broth garnished with steamed seafood and vegetables
Cheese omelette with chicken sausage, marinated tomato, sauteed mushroom and potatoes
Breads
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter - Fruit preserve
Beverages
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas
Refreshment Menu
To Nibble On
Roasted halibut with potato gnocchi, broccoli, green peas and wild mushroom "a la Grecque"
Wok fried chicken in spicy "Shacha" fish sauce, chinese vegetables and steamed rice
Finale
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas
Beverages
Champagnes & Wines
Champagne
Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain
Brut Souverain is an elegant blend with a balanced proportion of Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, with a percentage of Pinot Meunier adding light notes of fruitiness and spice. Brilliant light straw gold, persistent and regular bubbles; precise, expressive and refreshing nose of citrus and yellow fruits, floral fragrances and pastry aromas (brioche, toast) follow; fresh and balanced on the palate, with a fullish texture and refreshingly dry finish.
White Wine
2010 Joseph Drouhin Saint-Veran, Maconnais, Burgundy, France
After Pouilly-Fuisse, Saint-Veran is the best appellation from the Maconnais, the beautiful part of southern Burgundy with hillsides covered in the Chardonnay vine that has been planted in the region for hundreds of years. Lemon-yellow in colour, with an aroma of fresh apples and a touch of dry honey, supple and rounded on the palate with a refreshing lift of acidity on the finish. 2010 was a renowned year in Burgundy.
2010 Weinhaus Ress Rheingau Riesling, Germany
Weinhaus Ress of the famous Balthasar Ress estate has produced this wine to the expectations of international connoisseurs, balancing fresh flavours, low acidity, and making it a light style Riesling. Although 2010 was a very low yield vintage, the great care taken transporting the hand-harvested grapes directly into the wine press, enabled the wine producers to arrive at an exquisite wine displaying green apple aromas, lively fruit, racy acidity and a touch of distinct minerality. A great wine to be enjoyed with white meats and spicy Asian food.
Red Wine
2008 Chateau La Garde, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
From a fine 50-hectare estate on the famous gravelly soils of Pessac-Leognan where the rich fruit of the Merlot grape dominates the firmer backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to add aroma and grip, the hand-harvested, oak-aged La Garde's deep ruby colour leads to aromas of blackberry and blueberry and an impressive freshness and depth of fruit on the palate. The 2008 vintage shows all the elegance for which the red wines of Bordeaux are famous.
or
2008 Chateau Preuillac Cru Bourgeois Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Established in 1869 on sandy-gravelly soil to the north of Bordeaux's famous Medoc region, Chateau Preuillac produces classically elegant wines from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes. 2008 was a good vintage which is now showing very well indeed. This wine won a Gold Medal at the Concours Generale de Bruxelles in 2009.
2009 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
This ancient 150-hectare estate in the Colli Fiorentini south-west of Florence, that has been in the Marchesi di Frescobaldi family for 900 years, is planted principally with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes from Bordeaux, with just 10% of the local Sangiovese, famous for the historic wines of Chianti. 2009 was an excellent year in Tuscany, producing deeply-coloured wines with a fine intensity of red and black berry fruits on the nose, a mouth-filling smoothness of flavour and a long finish.
Port
2006 Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal
Dow's, established in 1798, is one of the oldest Port Houses. It owns two superb estates in the Upper Douro - Quintas Senhora da Ribiera and Bomfin - which form the basis for this splendid vintage 2006, bottled unfiltered to preserve all the fruit in late 2011, after maturing for five years in the large oak casks known as "Pipes". Deep crimson in colour, with a nose of black berry fruits and spices, full and plummy with very long-lasting rich flavours on the palate, a perfect end to a meal.
Cocktails
Featured Mix
Tropical Sparkle
A refreshing-yet-fruity blend of lime cordial and 7-Up, with orange and tomato juice.
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Synonymous with the Lion City since the early 1900s, this classic cocktail is made with dry gin, DOM Benedictine, Cointreau, cherry brandy, Angostura bitters and Grenadine, mixed with lime and pineapple juice
Silver Kris Sling
One of Singapore Airlines' special touches, this cocktail is a delicious mix of gin, Cointreau, orange juice and pineapple juice, topped with champagne
Alspritzer
A sparkling mix of vodka shaken with apple juice and 7-Up
Sunrise Breezer
A refreshing blend of sake and bitter lemon
Sweetness in Darkness
A unique mix of red wine and a splash of Coke
Screwdriver
A classic concoction of vodka and orange juice
Vodka Flush
A tantalizing drink of vodka, apple juice and bitter lemon, topped with 7-Up
Solitaire Dreams
A cool concoction of rum, pineapple juice, Sling mix with ginger ale
Spirits
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Apple Bliss
Fruit Spritzer
Awaiting The Golden Dawn
Orange Cooler
Tropical Fizz
Spirits
Cognac XO Fine Champagne
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
Absolut Vodka
Bacardi Superior
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Beverages
Gourmet Coffee Beans
For a more invigorating aroma and richer-flavoured coffee, choose from some of the world's finest coffee beans to go into your specialty coffee.
Brazil Santos Bourbon
A smooth, nutty coffee with a balanced body and clean aftertaste
Colombian Supremo
A good all-rounded coffee with light body and a smooth, clean aftertaste
Kenyan AA “Kilimanjaro”
A medium-bodied coffee with a sharp, intense flavour and rich aftertaste
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso
A single shot of premium coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso topped with foamed milk
Mocha
A combination of coffee, milk and chocolate
Café Royal
Lightly sweetened coffee with a touch of XO
International Teas*
Royal Darjeeling
An exquisite black tea that develops remarkable overtones of ripe apricots
Earl Grey
A legendary classic blend of black tea richly infused with the finest TWG Tea bergamot
English Breakfast Tea
A timeless classic black tea with an invigorating full bodied and robust flavour
Nuwara Ellya OP Ceylon
An Orange Pekoe black tea renowned for its light and generous complexity
Chamomile
Soft and soothing chamomile flowers yielding a golden, caffeine-free cup
Decaffeinated Earl Grey
A caffeine-free black tea alternative infused with TWG Tea bergamot
Singapore Breakfast Tea
An exclusive TWG Tea blend of green tea, black tea, vanilla and spices that boasts a sweet, lingering aftertaste
Paris-Singapore Tea
A distinguished green tea blended with fragrant cherry blossoms and red fruits
In-House Tea Selection
Herbal Infusions
Peppermint
A highly fragrant and distinctively refreshing herbal brew with a natural, caffeine-free taste
Lemon Ginger Tea
The spiciness of the ginger complements the zesty tang of the lemon, creating a caffeine-free infusion which is both comforting and uplifting
Asian Teas*
Sencha
Japanese Green tea with a delicate aroma and a fresh, clean taste
Indian Masala Tea
Fragrant traditional Indian herb tea with a hint of spice
Chinese Teas
Jasmine
An aromatice green tea, scented with jasmine flowers
Oolong
A smooth tea featuring a distinctive fragrance of orchids
Pu-Erh
A strong tea exuding an earthy fragrance
* Available hot or with ice
Other Beverages*
Hot Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Sparkling
Still
Fruit Juice
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bitter Lemon
Coke
Coke Light/Coke Zero
Ginger Ale
7-Up
Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat
Business Class menu
Seoul to Singapore
January 2013
Breakfast Menu
Prelude
A choice of apple, tomato or freshly squeezed orange juice
Fresh fruit
Starter
Choice of cereals or yoghurt
Cornflakes with milk or granola with yoghurt-berry compote
Plain or fruit yoghurt
Main
Korean style grilled short rib of beef, seasonal vegetables and steamed rice
Seafood glass noodle soup
Mung bean noodles in rich broth garnished with steamed seafood and vegetables
Cheese omelette with chicken sausage, marinated tomato, sauteed mushroom and potatoes
Breads
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter - Fruit preserve
Beverages
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas
Refreshment Menu
To Nibble On
Roasted halibut with potato gnocchi, broccoli, green peas and wild mushroom "a la Grecque"
Wok fried chicken in spicy "Shacha" fish sauce, chinese vegetables and steamed rice
Finale
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas
SQ607A ICN-SIN (B/HR) 58-1.1 10-11 RC
Beverages
Champagnes & Wines
Champagne
Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain
Brut Souverain is an elegant blend with a balanced proportion of Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, with a percentage of Pinot Meunier adding light notes of fruitiness and spice. Brilliant light straw gold, persistent and regular bubbles; precise, expressive and refreshing nose of citrus and yellow fruits, floral fragrances and pastry aromas (brioche, toast) follow; fresh and balanced on the palate, with a fullish texture and refreshingly dry finish.
White Wine
2010 Joseph Drouhin Saint-Veran, Maconnais, Burgundy, France
After Pouilly-Fuisse, Saint-Veran is the best appellation from the Maconnais, the beautiful part of southern Burgundy with hillsides covered in the Chardonnay vine that has been planted in the region for hundreds of years. Lemon-yellow in colour, with an aroma of fresh apples and a touch of dry honey, supple and rounded on the palate with a refreshing lift of acidity on the finish. 2010 was a renowned year in Burgundy.
2010 Weinhaus Ress Rheingau Riesling, Germany
Weinhaus Ress of the famous Balthasar Ress estate has produced this wine to the expectations of international connoisseurs, balancing fresh flavours, low acidity, and making it a light style Riesling. Although 2010 was a very low yield vintage, the great care taken transporting the hand-harvested grapes directly into the wine press, enabled the wine producers to arrive at an exquisite wine displaying green apple aromas, lively fruit, racy acidity and a touch of distinct minerality. A great wine to be enjoyed with white meats and spicy Asian food.
Red Wine
2008 Chateau La Garde, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
From a fine 50-hectare estate on the famous gravelly soils of Pessac-Leognan where the rich fruit of the Merlot grape dominates the firmer backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to add aroma and grip, the hand-harvested, oak-aged La Garde's deep ruby colour leads to aromas of blackberry and blueberry and an impressive freshness and depth of fruit on the palate. The 2008 vintage shows all the elegance for which the red wines of Bordeaux are famous.
or
2008 Chateau Preuillac Cru Bourgeois Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Established in 1869 on sandy-gravelly soil to the north of Bordeaux's famous Medoc region, Chateau Preuillac produces classically elegant wines from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes. 2008 was a good vintage which is now showing very well indeed. This wine won a Gold Medal at the Concours Generale de Bruxelles in 2009.
2009 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
This ancient 150-hectare estate in the Colli Fiorentini south-west of Florence, that has been in the Marchesi di Frescobaldi family for 900 years, is planted principally with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes from Bordeaux, with just 10% of the local Sangiovese, famous for the historic wines of Chianti. 2009 was an excellent year in Tuscany, producing deeply-coloured wines with a fine intensity of red and black berry fruits on the nose, a mouth-filling smoothness of flavour and a long finish.
Port
2006 Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal
Dow's, established in 1798, is one of the oldest Port Houses. It owns two superb estates in the Upper Douro - Quintas Senhora da Ribiera and Bomfin - which form the basis for this splendid vintage 2006, bottled unfiltered to preserve all the fruit in late 2011, after maturing for five years in the large oak casks known as "Pipes". Deep crimson in colour, with a nose of black berry fruits and spices, full and plummy with very long-lasting rich flavours on the palate, a perfect end to a meal.
Cocktails
Featured Mix
Tropical Sparkle
A refreshing-yet-fruity blend of lime cordial and 7-Up, with orange and tomato juice.
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Synonymous with the Lion City since the early 1900s, this classic cocktail is made with dry gin, DOM Benedictine, Cointreau, cherry brandy, Angostura bitters and Grenadine, mixed with lime and pineapple juice
Silver Kris Sling
One of Singapore Airlines' special touches, this cocktail is a delicious mix of gin, Cointreau, orange juice and pineapple juice, topped with champagne
Alspritzer
A sparkling mix of vodka shaken with apple juice and 7-Up
Sunrise Breezer
A refreshing blend of sake and bitter lemon
Sweetness in Darkness
A unique mix of red wine and a splash of Coke
Screwdriver
A classic concoction of vodka and orange juice
Vodka Flush
A tantalizing drink of vodka, apple juice and bitter lemon, topped with 7-Up
Solitaire Dreams
A cool concoction of rum, pineapple juice, Sling mix with ginger ale
Spirits
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Apple Bliss
Fruit Spritzer
Awaiting The Golden Dawn
Orange Cooler
Tropical Fizz
Spirits
Cognac XO Fine Champagne
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
Absolut Vodka
Bacardi Superior
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Beverages
Gourmet Coffee Beans
For a more invigorating aroma and richer-flavoured coffee, choose from some of the world's finest coffee beans to go into your specialty coffee.
Brazil Santos Bourbon
A smooth, nutty coffee with a balanced body and clean aftertaste
Colombian Supremo
A good all-rounded coffee with light body and a smooth, clean aftertaste
Kenyan AA “Kilimanjaro”
A medium-bodied coffee with a sharp, intense flavour and rich aftertaste
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso
A single shot of premium coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso topped with foamed milk
Mocha
A combination of coffee, milk and chocolate
Café Royal
Lightly sweetened coffee with a touch of XO
International Teas*
Royal Darjeeling
An exquisite black tea that develops remarkable overtones of ripe apricots
Earl Grey
A legendary classic blend of black tea richly infused with the finest TWG Tea bergamot
English Breakfast Tea
A timeless classic black tea with an invigorating full bodied and robust flavour
Nuwara Ellya OP Ceylon
An Orange Pekoe black tea renowned for its light and generous complexity
Chamomile
Soft and soothing chamomile flowers yielding a golden, caffeine-free cup
Decaffeinated Earl Grey
A caffeine-free black tea alternative infused with TWG Tea bergamot
Singapore Breakfast Tea
An exclusive TWG Tea blend of green tea, black tea, vanilla and spices that boasts a sweet, lingering aftertaste
Paris-Singapore Tea
A distinguished green tea blended with fragrant cherry blossoms and red fruits
In-House Tea Selection
Herbal Infusions
Peppermint
A highly fragrant and distinctively refreshing herbal brew with a natural, caffeine-free taste
Lemon Ginger Tea
The spiciness of the ginger complements the zesty tang of the lemon, creating a caffeine-free infusion which is both comforting and uplifting
Asian Teas*
Sencha
Japanese Green tea with a delicate aroma and a fresh, clean taste
Indian Masala Tea
Fragrant traditional Indian herb tea with a hint of spice
Chinese Teas
Jasmine
An aromatice green tea, scented with jasmine flowers
Oolong
A smooth tea featuring a distinctive fragrance of orchids
Pu-Erh
A strong tea exuding an earthy fragrance
* Available hot or with ice
Other Beverages*
Hot Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Sparkling
Still
Fruit Juice
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bitter Lemon
Coke
Coke Light/Coke Zero
Ginger Ale
7-Up
Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat
#98
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Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Singapore to Christchurch (SIN-CHC) on Singapore Airlines 777-200ER in business class
I had a few hours in the first class lounge in between flights. Plenty of time to shower, have some drinks, run into friends and acquaintances. The 2 computers in the first class lounge were both in use when I wanted to use them so I slummed in the business class lounge business centre for a while.
Most times I've taken this particular flight the departure gate has been B8, which is as far from the lounge as you can get and still be in T3. Today we had a closer gate. There was a delay in boarding so that even though I left the lounge with just 20 minutes to departure boarding had only just commenced when I got through security.
On an otherwise full flight I had the one empty business class seat beside me. More space to spread out. Somehow I managed to keep awake through meal service and struggled to sleep despite the tiredness. I eventually fell asleep nearing the Australian west coast, and thus only got a few hours sleep and remained with a sleep deficit. On flights from Singapore to Christchurch I try to wake up over the Tasman Sea because the views of the Southern Alps for the approach into Christchurch are spectacular. Even when there is some / considerable cloud (which is typical) there usually are either peaks peeking above the clouds or clearer skies just to the east of the main divide.
Tailwinds were weaker than usual so we arrived slightly late. With a fast walk to immigration, use of smartgate and no checked bags to collect, I was first to customs and got the "testing the system" xray check. Low risk passengers (such as aussies and kiwis with no warning signs on their arrival cards) generally don't get their bags xrayed.
Incidentally, this route is one of the most unbalanced ones I have flown; in that I have only flown CHC-SIN once but SIN-CHC several times. This is mainly due to schedules, it can be difficult to get to CHC early enough to comfortably make the connection (and there is no margin for error for weather delays), whereas the AKL-SIN daytime flight leaves a few hours later (and there is also the redeye flight out of AKL).
I had a few hours in the first class lounge in between flights. Plenty of time to shower, have some drinks, run into friends and acquaintances. The 2 computers in the first class lounge were both in use when I wanted to use them so I slummed in the business class lounge business centre for a while.
Most times I've taken this particular flight the departure gate has been B8, which is as far from the lounge as you can get and still be in T3. Today we had a closer gate. There was a delay in boarding so that even though I left the lounge with just 20 minutes to departure boarding had only just commenced when I got through security.
On an otherwise full flight I had the one empty business class seat beside me. More space to spread out. Somehow I managed to keep awake through meal service and struggled to sleep despite the tiredness. I eventually fell asleep nearing the Australian west coast, and thus only got a few hours sleep and remained with a sleep deficit. On flights from Singapore to Christchurch I try to wake up over the Tasman Sea because the views of the Southern Alps for the approach into Christchurch are spectacular. Even when there is some / considerable cloud (which is typical) there usually are either peaks peeking above the clouds or clearer skies just to the east of the main divide.
Tailwinds were weaker than usual so we arrived slightly late. With a fast walk to immigration, use of smartgate and no checked bags to collect, I was first to customs and got the "testing the system" xray check. Low risk passengers (such as aussies and kiwis with no warning signs on their arrival cards) generally don't get their bags xrayed.
Incidentally, this route is one of the most unbalanced ones I have flown; in that I have only flown CHC-SIN once but SIN-CHC several times. This is mainly due to schedules, it can be difficult to get to CHC early enough to comfortably make the connection (and there is no margin for error for weather delays), whereas the AKL-SIN daytime flight leaves a few hours later (and there is also the redeye flight out of AKL).
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Posts: 71,422
Singapore Airlines
Business Class menu
Singapore to Christchurch
January 2013
Dinner Menu
Prelude
Satay
With onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce
Starter
Smoked duck breast with dried apricot compote
Mustard vinaigrette
Main
Moroccan lamb shank with leek, asparagus, baby carrot and mashed potato
Kung Phad Bai Krapow
Thai chilli prawns with basil, stirfried cauliflower, carrot, sugar peas and fried pineapple rice
Chicken imperial
Braised chicken with Chinese herbs and rice wine, leafy greens, carrot, mushrooms and ee fu noodles
Grilled salmon with saffron tomato sauce, sauteed fine beans, capsicum, zucchini and capellini pasta with mushrooms
Finale
Moscato jelly, mango and lychee salad, creme fraiche
Viennetta ice cream with chocolate sauce
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
A selection of fresh fruit
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas, with pralines
Light Bites Menu
Should you fancy a little snack or something more substantial in between your means, simply make your selection known to our crew, during the flight.
Noodles
Seafood noodle with prawns and garnishes
Noodles with chicken and Chinese greens
Vegetarian noodles with black mushroom and cabbage
Sandwiches
Savoury sandwich
Vegetarian sandwich
Snacks
Assorted nuts
Potato chips
Savoury snacks
Chocolate bar
Assorted biscuits
A selection from the fruit basket
Breakfast Menu
Prelude
A choice of apple, tomato or freshly squeezed orange juice
Sliced fresh fruit
Starter
Choice of cereal or yoghurt
Birchermuesli or yoghurt
Main
Fish ball kway teow soup
Rice noodles in rich chicken broth garnished with fish meat balls and bean sprouts
Golden waffle with maple syrup, berry compote and ricotta cheese
Baked crepe with scrambled eggs, veal sausages, tomato and potatoes
Breads
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter - Fruit preserve
Beverages
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas
Your Breakfast Choice
This convenient breakfast option lets you enjoy all the sleep you want, uninterrupted. Please inform our crew of your choice before lights out – if they do not receive your selection, you will be awakened in time for The Complete Breakfast
The Complete Breakfast*
Take your pick of the Main Event from our scrumptious selections.
Served earliest 2.5 hours prior to arrival
Continental Breakfast*
Delight in this simple yet wholesome meal.
Served earliest 1.5 hours prior to arrival
* Kindly refer to the breakfast menu
Beverages
Champagnes & Wines
Champagne
Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain
Brut Souverain is an elegant blend with a balanced proportion of Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, with a percentage of Pinot Meunier adding light notes of fruitiness and spice. Brilliant light straw gold, persistent and regular bubbles; precise, expressive and refreshing nose of citrus and yellow fruits, floral fragrances and pastry aromas (brioche, toast) follow; fresh and balanced on the palate, with a fullish texture and refreshingly dry finish.
White Wine
2011 Devil's Lair The Hidden Cave Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia
Margaret River in Western Australia is home to some of Australia's best Chardonnay. The vineyards are close to the ocean and the cool sea breeze has a beneficial effect, modifying temperature during ripening. This wine is made by talented winemaker Oliver Crawford and is an excellent example of the new breed of Aussie Chardonnay exciting wine drinkers around the world.
2011 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
New Zealand's Marlborough region is home to many of the world's most distinctive Sauvignon Blanc wines. This racy and vibrant style has a strong international reputation, and is typified by a lifted herbaceous leafy aroma and crisp mouthwatering acidity and wonderful freshness. Nautilus, made by winemaker Clive Jones, consistently ranks among the region's best.
Red Wine
2008 Chateau La Garde, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
From a fine 50-hectare estate on the famous gravelly soils of Pessac-Leognan where the rich fruit of the Merlot grape dominates the firmer backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to add aroma and grip, the hand-harvested, oak-aged La Garde's deep ruby colour leads to aromas of blackberry and blueberry and an impressive freshness and depth of fruit on the palate. The 2008 vintage shows all the elegance for which the red wines of Bordeaux are famous.
or
2008 Chateau Preuillac Cru Bourgeois Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Established in 1869 on sandy-gravelly soil to the north of Bordeaux's famous Medoc region, Chateau Preuillac produces classically elegant wines from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes. 2008 was a good vintage which is now showing very well indeed. This wine won a Gold Medal at the Concours Generale de Bruxelles in 2009.
2010 St Hallet Faith Shiraz, Barossa, Australia
The Barossa Valley in South Australia is synonymous with Shiraz, and is internationally famous for full-flavoured reds with distinctive spicy mocca characters and soft ripe tannins. St Hallett and their winemaker Stuart Blackwell have played a major role in the promotion and appreciation of the region's "old vine" Shiraz vineyards. Faith is a draw from a number of vineyards across the region and is an excellent exampkle of the Barossa style.
Port
2006 Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal
Dow's, established in 1798, is one of the oldest Port Houses. It owns two superb estates in the Upper Douro - Quintas Senhora da Ribiera and Bomfin - which form the basis for this splendid vintage 2006, bottled unfiltered to preserve all the fruit in late 2011, after maturing for five years in the large oak casks known as "Pipes". Deep crimson in colour, with a nose of black berry fruits and spices, full and plummy with very long-lasting rich flavours on the palate, a perfect end to a meal.
Cocktails
Featured Mix
Tropical Sparkle
A refreshing-yet-fruity blend of lime cordial and 7-Up, with orange and tomato juice.
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Synonymous with the Lion City since the early 1900s, this classic cocktail is made with dry gin, DOM Benedictine, Cointreau, cherry brandy, Angostura bitters and Grenadine, mixed with lime and pineapple juice
Silver Kris Sling
One of Singapore Airlines' special touches, this cocktail is a delicious mix of gin, Cointreau, orange juice and pineapple juice, topped with champagne
Alspritzer
A sparkling mix of vodka shaken with apple juice and 7-Up
Sunrise Breezer
A refreshing blend of sake and bitter lemon
Sweetness in Darkness
A unique mix of red wine and a splash of Coke
Screwdriver
A classic concoction of vodka and orange juice
Vodka Flush
A tantalizing drink of vodka, apple juice and bitter lemon, topped with 7-Up
Solitaire Dreams
A cool concoction of rum, pineapple juice, Sling mix with ginger ale
Spirits
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Apple Bliss
Fruit Spritzer
Awaiting The Golden Dawn
Orange Cooler
Tropical Fizz
Spirits
Cognac XO Fine Champagne
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
Absolut Vodka
Bacardi Superior
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Beverages
Gourmet Coffee Beans
For a more invigorating aroma and richer-flavoured coffee, choose from some of the world's finest coffee beans to go into your specialty coffee.
Brazil Santos Bourbon
A smooth, nutty coffee with a balanced body and clean aftertaste
Colombian Supremo
A good all-rounded coffee with light body and a smooth, clean aftertaste
Kenyan AA “Kilimanjaro”
A medium-bodied coffee with a sharp, intense flavour and rich aftertaste
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso
A single shot of premium coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso topped with foamed milk
Mocha
A combination of coffee, milk and chocolate
Café Royal
Lightly sweetened coffee with a touch of XO
International Teas*
Royal Darjeeling
An exquisite black tea that develops remarkable overtones of ripe apricots
Earl Grey
A legendary classic blend of black tea richly infused with the finest TWG Tea bergamot
English Breakfast Tea
A timeless classic black tea with an invigorating full bodied and robust flavour
Nuwara Ellya OP Ceylon
An Orange Pekoe black tea renowned for its light and generous complexity
Chamomile
Soft and soothing chamomile flowers yielding a golden, caffeine-free cup
Decaffeinated Earl Grey
A caffeine-free black tea alternative infused with TWG Tea bergamot
Singapore Breakfast Tea
An exclusive TWG Tea blend of green tea, black tea, vanilla and spices that boasts a sweet, lingering aftertaste
Paris-Singapore Tea
A distinguished green tea blended with fragrant cherry blossoms and red fruits
In-House Tea Selection
Herbal Infusions
Peppermint
A highly fragrant and distinctively refreshing herbal brew with a natural, caffeine-free taste
Lemon Ginger Tea
The spiciness of the ginger complements the zesty tang of the lemon, creating a caffeine-free infusion which is both comforting and uplifting
Asian Teas*
Sencha
Japanese Green tea with a delicate aroma and a fresh, clean taste
Indian Masala Tea
Fragrant traditional Indian herb tea with a hint of spice
Chinese Teas
Jasmine
An aromatice green tea, scented with jasmine flowers
Oolong
A smooth tea featuring a distinctive fragrance of orchids
Pu-Erh
A strong tea exuding an earthy fragrance
* Available hot or with ice
Other Beverages*
Hot Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Sparkling
Still
Fruit Juice
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bitter Lemon
Coke
Coke Light/Coke Zero
Ginger Ale
7-Up
Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat
Business Class menu
Singapore to Christchurch
January 2013
Dinner Menu
Prelude
Satay
With onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce
Starter
Smoked duck breast with dried apricot compote
Mustard vinaigrette
Main
Moroccan lamb shank with leek, asparagus, baby carrot and mashed potato
Kung Phad Bai Krapow
Thai chilli prawns with basil, stirfried cauliflower, carrot, sugar peas and fried pineapple rice
Chicken imperial
Braised chicken with Chinese herbs and rice wine, leafy greens, carrot, mushrooms and ee fu noodles
Grilled salmon with saffron tomato sauce, sauteed fine beans, capsicum, zucchini and capellini pasta with mushrooms
Finale
Moscato jelly, mango and lychee salad, creme fraiche
Viennetta ice cream with chocolate sauce
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
A selection of fresh fruit
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas, with pralines
Light Bites Menu
Should you fancy a little snack or something more substantial in between your means, simply make your selection known to our crew, during the flight.
Noodles
Seafood noodle with prawns and garnishes
Noodles with chicken and Chinese greens
Vegetarian noodles with black mushroom and cabbage
Sandwiches
Savoury sandwich
Vegetarian sandwich
Snacks
Assorted nuts
Potato chips
Savoury snacks
Chocolate bar
Assorted biscuits
A selection from the fruit basket
Breakfast Menu
Prelude
A choice of apple, tomato or freshly squeezed orange juice
Sliced fresh fruit
Starter
Choice of cereal or yoghurt
Birchermuesli or yoghurt
Main
Fish ball kway teow soup
Rice noodles in rich chicken broth garnished with fish meat balls and bean sprouts
Golden waffle with maple syrup, berry compote and ricotta cheese
Baked crepe with scrambled eggs, veal sausages, tomato and potatoes
Breads
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter - Fruit preserve
Beverages
Gourmet coffees & selection of fine teas
Your Breakfast Choice
This convenient breakfast option lets you enjoy all the sleep you want, uninterrupted. Please inform our crew of your choice before lights out – if they do not receive your selection, you will be awakened in time for The Complete Breakfast
The Complete Breakfast*
Take your pick of the Main Event from our scrumptious selections.
Served earliest 2.5 hours prior to arrival
Continental Breakfast*
Delight in this simple yet wholesome meal.
Served earliest 1.5 hours prior to arrival
* Kindly refer to the breakfast menu
SQ297B SIN-CHC (D/SN1/B) 29-1.1 12-01 RC
Beverages
Champagnes & Wines
Champagne
Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain
Brut Souverain is an elegant blend with a balanced proportion of Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, with a percentage of Pinot Meunier adding light notes of fruitiness and spice. Brilliant light straw gold, persistent and regular bubbles; precise, expressive and refreshing nose of citrus and yellow fruits, floral fragrances and pastry aromas (brioche, toast) follow; fresh and balanced on the palate, with a fullish texture and refreshingly dry finish.
White Wine
2011 Devil's Lair The Hidden Cave Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia
Margaret River in Western Australia is home to some of Australia's best Chardonnay. The vineyards are close to the ocean and the cool sea breeze has a beneficial effect, modifying temperature during ripening. This wine is made by talented winemaker Oliver Crawford and is an excellent example of the new breed of Aussie Chardonnay exciting wine drinkers around the world.
2011 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
New Zealand's Marlborough region is home to many of the world's most distinctive Sauvignon Blanc wines. This racy and vibrant style has a strong international reputation, and is typified by a lifted herbaceous leafy aroma and crisp mouthwatering acidity and wonderful freshness. Nautilus, made by winemaker Clive Jones, consistently ranks among the region's best.
Red Wine
2008 Chateau La Garde, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
From a fine 50-hectare estate on the famous gravelly soils of Pessac-Leognan where the rich fruit of the Merlot grape dominates the firmer backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to add aroma and grip, the hand-harvested, oak-aged La Garde's deep ruby colour leads to aromas of blackberry and blueberry and an impressive freshness and depth of fruit on the palate. The 2008 vintage shows all the elegance for which the red wines of Bordeaux are famous.
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2008 Chateau Preuillac Cru Bourgeois Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Established in 1869 on sandy-gravelly soil to the north of Bordeaux's famous Medoc region, Chateau Preuillac produces classically elegant wines from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes. 2008 was a good vintage which is now showing very well indeed. This wine won a Gold Medal at the Concours Generale de Bruxelles in 2009.
2010 St Hallet Faith Shiraz, Barossa, Australia
The Barossa Valley in South Australia is synonymous with Shiraz, and is internationally famous for full-flavoured reds with distinctive spicy mocca characters and soft ripe tannins. St Hallett and their winemaker Stuart Blackwell have played a major role in the promotion and appreciation of the region's "old vine" Shiraz vineyards. Faith is a draw from a number of vineyards across the region and is an excellent exampkle of the Barossa style.
Port
2006 Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal
Dow's, established in 1798, is one of the oldest Port Houses. It owns two superb estates in the Upper Douro - Quintas Senhora da Ribiera and Bomfin - which form the basis for this splendid vintage 2006, bottled unfiltered to preserve all the fruit in late 2011, after maturing for five years in the large oak casks known as "Pipes". Deep crimson in colour, with a nose of black berry fruits and spices, full and plummy with very long-lasting rich flavours on the palate, a perfect end to a meal.
Cocktails
Featured Mix
Tropical Sparkle
A refreshing-yet-fruity blend of lime cordial and 7-Up, with orange and tomato juice.
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Synonymous with the Lion City since the early 1900s, this classic cocktail is made with dry gin, DOM Benedictine, Cointreau, cherry brandy, Angostura bitters and Grenadine, mixed with lime and pineapple juice
Silver Kris Sling
One of Singapore Airlines' special touches, this cocktail is a delicious mix of gin, Cointreau, orange juice and pineapple juice, topped with champagne
Alspritzer
A sparkling mix of vodka shaken with apple juice and 7-Up
Sunrise Breezer
A refreshing blend of sake and bitter lemon
Sweetness in Darkness
A unique mix of red wine and a splash of Coke
Screwdriver
A classic concoction of vodka and orange juice
Vodka Flush
A tantalizing drink of vodka, apple juice and bitter lemon, topped with 7-Up
Solitaire Dreams
A cool concoction of rum, pineapple juice, Sling mix with ginger ale
Spirits
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Apple Bliss
Fruit Spritzer
Awaiting The Golden Dawn
Orange Cooler
Tropical Fizz
Spirits
Cognac XO Fine Champagne
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
Absolut Vodka
Bacardi Superior
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Beverages
Gourmet Coffee Beans
For a more invigorating aroma and richer-flavoured coffee, choose from some of the world's finest coffee beans to go into your specialty coffee.
Brazil Santos Bourbon
A smooth, nutty coffee with a balanced body and clean aftertaste
Colombian Supremo
A good all-rounded coffee with light body and a smooth, clean aftertaste
Kenyan AA “Kilimanjaro”
A medium-bodied coffee with a sharp, intense flavour and rich aftertaste
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso
A single shot of premium coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso topped with foamed milk
Mocha
A combination of coffee, milk and chocolate
Café Royal
Lightly sweetened coffee with a touch of XO
International Teas*
Royal Darjeeling
An exquisite black tea that develops remarkable overtones of ripe apricots
Earl Grey
A legendary classic blend of black tea richly infused with the finest TWG Tea bergamot
English Breakfast Tea
A timeless classic black tea with an invigorating full bodied and robust flavour
Nuwara Ellya OP Ceylon
An Orange Pekoe black tea renowned for its light and generous complexity
Chamomile
Soft and soothing chamomile flowers yielding a golden, caffeine-free cup
Decaffeinated Earl Grey
A caffeine-free black tea alternative infused with TWG Tea bergamot
Singapore Breakfast Tea
An exclusive TWG Tea blend of green tea, black tea, vanilla and spices that boasts a sweet, lingering aftertaste
Paris-Singapore Tea
A distinguished green tea blended with fragrant cherry blossoms and red fruits
In-House Tea Selection
Herbal Infusions
Peppermint
A highly fragrant and distinctively refreshing herbal brew with a natural, caffeine-free taste
Lemon Ginger Tea
The spiciness of the ginger complements the zesty tang of the lemon, creating a caffeine-free infusion which is both comforting and uplifting
Asian Teas*
Sencha
Japanese Green tea with a delicate aroma and a fresh, clean taste
Indian Masala Tea
Fragrant traditional Indian herb tea with a hint of spice
Chinese Teas
Jasmine
An aromatice green tea, scented with jasmine flowers
Oolong
A smooth tea featuring a distinctive fragrance of orchids
Pu-Erh
A strong tea exuding an earthy fragrance
* Available hot or with ice
Other Beverages*
Hot Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Sparkling
Still
Fruit Juice
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bitter Lemon
Coke
Coke Light/Coke Zero
Ginger Ale
7-Up
Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat