BUSINESS CLASS
BEST BUSINESS CLASS RED
Gold Medal: Korean Air Haselgrove Catkin Shiraz 2014, McLaren Vale, South Australia
Judges said: “A powerful, intense, solid wine with smooth tannins and good length. Very good.” Score: 95
Silver Medal: American Airlines Paul Jaboulet Ainé Les Jalets Crozes-Hermitage 2014, France
Judges said: “Interesting wine with very attractive aromas. A rich earthy palate, balanced, long and serious.” Score: 94
Bronze Medal: Singapore Airlines Dandelion “Lioness of McLaren Vale” 2015, South Australia
Judges said: “A dense palate with deep ripe exotic fruits. Firm with good flavour. Top class.” Score: 93
BEST BUSINESS CLASS WHITE
Gold Medal: Singapore Airlines Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2015, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
Judges said: “An impressive modern wine with a hint of fresh nectarines. It’s super classy, with a lovely texture.” Score: 96
Silver Medal: Jetstar Mud House Woolshed Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand
Judges said: “Exuberant and elegant, with ripe passion fruit and other tropical fruits. Full, lively and tasty.” Score: 94
Bronze Medal: Icelandair Petit Clos de Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand
Judges said: “Moreish, juicy stuff with a savoury palate, lovely length and lean acidity. Energetic, bright and aromatic.” Score: 93.5
BEST BUSINESS CLASS SPARKLING
Gold Medal: EVA Air Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV, France
Judges said: “Rich and complex, it’s mouth-filling and dense. Exciting, refined, gloriously drinkable.” Score: 97
Silver Medal (joint): Air France Singapore Airlines Champagne Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV, France
Judges said: “Expressive, with lovely balance. Lime and citrus notes, youthful. Nicely integrated.” Score: 96
Bronze Medal: British Airways Champagne de Castelnau Brut Réserve NV, France
Judges said: “Rich, creamy, and complex with lovely balance. Very attractive and rather good.” Score: 95 Highly Commended: Sri Lankan Airlines Champagne Piper Heidsieck Cuvée Brut NV, France
BEST BUSINESS CLASS FORTIFIED/DESSERT
Gold Medal: Qantas Baileys of Glenrowan Founder Series Classic Muscat, Victoria, Australia
Judges said: “Lovely and lush with toffee aroma. Sweet, smooth and very classy.” Score: 94
Silver Medal: Jetstar De Bortoli Show Liqueur Muscat, Riverina, Australia
Judges said: “Treacly, figgy pudding in a glass. Lush and soft. Very good.” Score: 93
Bronze Medal (joint): Aeroflot Grahams 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal
Judges said: “With an opulent palate, it’s generous and rich with tangy raspberry brûlée and dried fruit.”
Singapore Airlines Taylors 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal
Judges said: “A classy nose of toffee, raspberry and coffee. Great balance and rich warmth.” Score: 92.5
BEST BUSINESS CLASS CELLAR
Gold Medal: Singapore Airlines Silver Medal: British Airways Bronze Medal: Icelandair Highly Commended: Sri Lankan Airlines
BEST-PRESENTED WINE LIST BUSINESS CLASS
Gold Medal: All Nippon Airways Silver Medal: Finnair Bronze Medal: EVA Air Highly Commended: Qatar Airways