BUSINESS CLASS
BEST BUSINESS CLASS RED Gold
Cathay Pacific Elderton Shiraz 2015, Barossa Valley, Australia Judges said: Blackcurrant berries and spice. Generous and soft with a good backbone and refined power. Score: 94
Silver
Air New Zealand
Lowburn Ferry Home Block Pinot Noir 2014, Central Otago, New Zealand
Judges said: Beguiling, fresh, juicy, red fruits with a slinky texture. Joyously drinkable.
Score: 93
Bronze
Air Italy
Olianas Perdixi 2016, Gergei, Sardinia, Italy
Judges said: Succulent and elegant with lots of character. Not an obvious wine but exudes class. Score: 92
BEST Gold BUSINESS CLASS WHITE
Jetblue Sandhi Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay Judges said: 2015, California, US
Fragrant, fresh and appealing with cool orchard fruit and elderflower. A pure, seductive finish. Score: 95.5
Silver
Aer Lingus
De Bortoli La Bohème Act One Riesling, 2016, Yarra Valley, Australia Judges said: Classic Riesling with a tight, taut, floral palate, delicate texture, lemon and lime fruit and a gently o -dry finish. Score: 94
Bronze
Oman Air
Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Montagu 2016, France
Judges said: Alluring and flinty, with mouth-watering acidity balancing a succulent palate of white peach and roasted nuts. Finishes lively, uplifting and fresh. Score: 93.5
BEST SPARKLING BUSINESS CLASS Gold
Qatar Airways
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Blanc de Blancs, 2006, France
Judges said: Rich, complex toasty aromas, yet gentle, with soft bubbles and creamy texture. Very good indeed. Score: 95
Silver
EVA Air
Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2007, Champagne, France
Judges said: Complex to ee, with a hint of apples and pastry. Hidden layers on the palate; fresh, vigorous and subtle. Score: 94
Bronze
Malaysia Airlines Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Blanc de Blancs 2007, France
Judges said: Very appealing, rounded with lemon taste notes. Restrained, needs patience, but delicious. Score: 93
OVERALL AWARDS: BEST AIRLINE ALLIANCE Oneworld BEST OVERALL CELLAR
Gold Qantas Silver Cathay Pacific Bronze ANA, Qatar Airways Highly commended American Airlines
BEST BUSINESS CLASS FORTIFIED/DESSERT Gold
Qantas
Baileys of Glenrowan Founder Series Classic Muscat, Victoria, Australia
Judges said: Wonderful dried fruit aromas of fig, prunes and sultanas, together with fresh green figs. Very sweet but not cloying. Score: 94
Silver
Air New Zealand
Forrest Botrytised Riesling 2016, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand Judges said: Lovely grapefruit and honey flavours. Beautiful sweetness, creamy texture. Balance and freshness. Score: 93
Bronze (joint)
Oman Air
Château Guiraud 1er Grand Cru Classé en 1855, 2014, Sauternes-Barsac, France Judges said: Very ripe, honeysuckle, poached quince and barley sugar aromas. Opulent but really lively with a tangy acidity. Aeroflot
Grahams 10 Year Old Tawny Port, NV, Porto Duro, Portugal Judges said: Honeyed, heady and intense; a lovely blend of old wines and young. Very balanced. Score: 92 BEST BUSINESS CLASS CELLAR Gold British Airways Silver Qatar Airways Bronze Jetblue BEST PRESENTED BUSINESS CLASS WINE LIST Gold EVA Air BTI