Business Traveller (Asia-Pacific)
BUSINESS CLASS
BEST BUSINESS CLASS RED
Gold Medal: Finnair Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand
Judges said: “Perfect for the air, a good pinot balance, great tannins. Ripe, rich and savoury on the palate.” Score: 95
Silver Medal: Finnair Nicolas Perrin Crozes-Hermitage 2012, France Score: 94
Bronze Medal: El Al Ela, 2012, Galil Mountain, Galilee, Israel Score: 93
BEST BUSINESS CLASS WHITE
Gold Medal: British Airways Rémi Niero Condrieu Les Ravines 2012, France
Judges said: “Big and classy, good length. Opulent, rich with lemony restraint, good acid, dry and pure.” Score: 95
Silver Medal: Jetstar De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Grown Chardonnay 2012, Victoria, Australia Score: 94
Bronze Medal: Jetstar The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Waihopai River, Marlborough, New Zealand Score: 93
BEST BUSINESS CLASS SPARKLING
Gold Medal: Cathay Pacific Champagne Cuvée William Deutz Brut Millésime 2000, France
Judges said: “Appealing deep colour. Lovely fresh Creamy on the palate with perfectly balanced acid.” Score: 95
Silver Medal: Eva Air Champagne de Castelnau Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2002, France
Score: 94
Bronze Medal: Korean Air Champagne Perrier-Jouët GrandGra Brut, France
Score: 93
BEST BUSINESS CLASS FORTIFIED/DESSERT
Gold Medal: Qantas Baileys of Glenrowan, Founder Series Classic Muscat, Victoria, Australia
Judges said: “A rich, creamy, subtle Muscat style. Delicious.” Score: 96
Silver Medal (joint): Etihad Airways Gramp’s Botrytis Semillon 2011, Riverina, New South Wales, Australia
LAN and TAM Airlines Croft Late Bottled Vintage Port 2007, Portugal Score: 94
Bronze Medal (joint): Emirates Dalva 1985 Colheita Port, Portugal Garuda Indonesia De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2011, Riverina, Australia Score: 93