Yeah emirates seems to have unlimited amounts of P2; our group drank at least 3 bottles on our flight and it didn’t seem to make a dent.
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I have not had the pleasure of business class (let alone first) on these long haul flights on top airlines (business YYZ - LHR on BA is the best Ive done) but I’m curious about the effect of cabin air on the palate.
Jancis Robinson was on the wine selection committee for an airline iirc (BA?) and I recall her saying that was a factor in selecting wines.
Anyone here find that’s an issue?
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Same when we flew Singapore Suites - as much Krug Grand Cuvee as we wanted. And we wanted a lot.
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It is. Wine doesn’t taste as good at altitude, just as food taste is dulled. If it’s legal to drink on the ground before takeoff (it isn’t everywhere), try and have a glass then. I find reds are most impacted.
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I think champagne tastes great on flights but I do find reds can be dulled. Sweet wines and liquor seem to taste fine.
My helicopter only serves Screaming Eagle.
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08 dp rose with caviar service
emirates first jfk to milan
was in business but saw 1st was mainly empty and managed an upgrade (39k miles)
for breakfast i finished the bottle
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Nope. I asked.
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I was lucky enough to fly in the fancy bit many times in a past life.
The novelty soon wore off and I ended up just sleeping as soon as I could (often before the seatbelt light went out).
My favourite was actually half bottles of 68 and 69 tawny. Usually I ended up drinking the whole bottle. It’s rather wasteful actually otherwise as opened bottles get poured away. 
Both times we flew Singapore F they were pouring vintage DP + Krug. At that time I think it was 04/06. The first was a morning flight but we still downed multiple bottles.
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Yes, Delta made a policy decision a couple of years ago to increase wine budget and improve quality of offerings. Years back AA would give wine education classes to flight attendants so they could answer beyond “It’s a red/white wine”. It will be interesting to see changes coming as a result of world economics. The wines boarding this year were ordered and purchased mostly last year. Then again, who can predict?
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American Airlines used to serve good wines in Business Class. For example, in the 1990s on one flight I drank Piper Heidsieck Rare and Giscours.
Up until a few years ago one could drink Krug at the Turkish Air Club in Instanbul.
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The AA wine list is pretty sad on board. They have the Piper Heidsieck (not sure if its the rare) in the Flagship Lounge but I never have any.
My last couple times in AA Flagship Business I didn’t even bother to take pics of the wine list or order any.
I’ll try to get a picture of the list next time I fly; maybe in May if my upgrade clears.
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Ahhhh, that Istanbul lounge is great. Also AA back in the 1990’s, JFK/ Brussels route 1990 Leoville Barton both directions. Young but awesome
We have relatives in The Netherlands so fly KLM often. The wine in business is usually adequate at best. But you can drink as much NV Nicolas Feuillatte as you want.
Their premier economy (Comfort+?) serves Cava.
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That’s fairly surprising to hear. They’ve definitely had champagne the few times I’ve passed through there. Including at the end of last year. Often 2 types. That being said, it’s always entry level stuff so you didn’t miss too much. As far as drinks at lounges, you can find much better than JL .
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I have had some good wine experiences in FC and BC (UAL, Air France, Singapore, ANA, EVA, Lufthansa, and others).
I have a new airline for me coming up: Etihad, from IAD to AUH. Anyone have any wine/food experience with this airline?
[I am flying “business class,” which appears to be like UAL’s Polaris, but classier. Etihad’s First Class has private rooms. I’m not springing for that!]
Until that little unseemly divorce between the UK and the EU, some British bubbly was on track to gain the Appellation Champagne.
The Big Boys had bought thousands of acres, planted quite a bit. Terroir is totally appropriate (the White Cliffs of Dover). This was an Ordained Done Deal. I believe this would have been the second Appellation (after Mosel / Moselle) to be shared between two countries.
I would love to see a Bubbly Judgment of Paris. Unlike the first, I think top Champagne would rise to the top, but I also don’t think it would be a slam dunk for the French. They have a 1000 year head start, and climate change will increasingly influence quality. I’ve only had about a dozen of the English entries, but IMO there is no reason that in the future they won’t eventually equal the quality of top Champagne.