The EK Wine Thread
Jul 26, 2024, 12:14 pm
#781
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, AA EXP, UA 1K, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,208
I'm not a big fan of "standard" Dom so interested to give the Rose (and P2 later this year) a try.
But as I sit here in the LGA United Club sipping on Moet that I had to pay for, even regular Dom does sound great right now!
Jul 26, 2024, 3:31 pm
#782
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: London
Posts: 800
My observation with EK is that the price-point of the wine selection has very little to do with the yield of the route. It’s just rotation. Sometimes wines on the London routes (which are probably amongst the airline’s flagship routes given the frequencies and fares) are worse than minor Asian destinations, and vice versa. I don’t mind as it keeps things diverse and interesting.
As an example, I recall having Dom P2 available on a flight from Seychelles but not on the onward connection to London Heathrow.
What is typically well thought-through is the presence of a couple of wines that relate to the destination. South African flights would have at least two South African wines, Italy would have a couple of Italian, etc… I like it as it is a nod to the destination and it shows great attention by the airline. Thankfully we haven’t had to endure British wines yet on the UK routes
As an example, I recall having Dom P2 available on a flight from Seychelles but not on the onward connection to London Heathrow.
What is typically well thought-through is the presence of a couple of wines that relate to the destination. South African flights would have at least two South African wines, Italy would have a couple of Italian, etc… I like it as it is a nod to the destination and it shows great attention by the airline. Thankfully we haven’t had to endure British wines yet on the UK routes
Aug 23, 2024, 11:39 am
#784
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 16
Is there a general rule on how far in advance F wine lists are finalized? Couldn't find an answer searching through the forum. Flying on EK 203 on October 2nd. When I booked the flight a few weeks ago there was a full list. About 10 days ago all but one red wine disappeared (Sassicaia '14 
). The wine list has remained unchanged for my earlier flight to DXB. Should I expect that to stay the same or is that also likely to change?
). The wine list has remained unchanged for my earlier flight to DXB. Should I expect that to stay the same or is that also likely to change?
Aug 24, 2024, 7:30 am
#785
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,389
Is there a general rule on how far in advance F wine lists are finalized? Couldn't find an answer searching through the forum. Flying on EK 203 on October 2nd. When I booked the flight a few weeks ago there was a full list. About 10 days ago all but one red wine disappeared (Sassicaia '14 ). The wine list has remained unchanged for my earlier flight to DXB. Should I expect that to stay the same or is that also likely to change?
). The wine list has remained unchanged for my earlier flight to DXB. Should I expect that to stay the same or is that also likely to change?Don't worry too much about it would be my advice. Stress about things you can influence and this is not one of them.
Aug 25, 2024, 10:18 pm
#786
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: London
Posts: 800
In my experience, whatever is published in the 5 days prior to departure almost never changes nowadays.
Moreover, I typically book within 4 weeks from departure and I find the wine lists for first class within that timeframe to be fairly reliable. While in the past I witnessed more swaps/changes, over the past couple of years I noticed that wines tend to be added rather than changed (again, within 3 to 4 weeks prior to departure).
Moreover, I typically book within 4 weeks from departure and I find the wine lists for first class within that timeframe to be fairly reliable. While in the past I witnessed more swaps/changes, over the past couple of years I noticed that wines tend to be added rather than changed (again, within 3 to 4 weeks prior to departure).