WINNING
REDS
BEST FIRST CLASS RED
Gold ANA
Domaine David Duband, NuitSaint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er cru 2017, Burgundy, France Judges said: Dark, alluring and perfectly complex. Incredibly good. Score: 98 Silver Emirates
Les Forts de Latour 2005, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France Judges said: Great drinkability and maturity with a lovely classic Bordeaux palate. Score: 97 Bronze Qantas
Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Syrah 2018, Tarrawarra, Yarra Valley, Australia Judges said: Fragrant and crowd-pleasing. Very good for the air. Score: 96.5
BEST BUSINESS CLASS RED
Gold Air New Zealand
Brennan B2, 2016, Queenstown, Central Otago, New Zealand Judges said: Lovely fresh, juicy red fruits with some oak. A lovely balance and very elegant. A sexy crowd pleaser. Score: 96 Silver (joint) Air New Zealand
Trinity Hill Homage Syrah, 2015, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Judges said: Charming and delightful. Savory and oaky. Firm with rather dry tannins. Etihad Airways
Turkey Flat Butchers Block Red 2016, Barossa Valley, Australia Judges said: Ripe with a hint of sweet oak. Has an intense, long palate. Qatar Airways
Astelia Syrah, 2017, LanguedocRoussillon, France Judges said: Delightful oak and gentle tannins; fresh, juicy. Score: 95 Bronze Singapore Airlines
Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec 2016, Mendoza, Argentina Judges said: Attractive raspberry nose. Soft with sweet oak and a long palate. Score: 93