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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
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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 BUSINESS CLASS WHITE Gold Jetblue Sandhi Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2015, California, US Judges said: 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 off-dry finish. Score: 94
Bronze Oman 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 BUSINESS CLASS SPARKLING 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 toffee, 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
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
THE WINNERS OVERALL AWARDS:
BEST AIRLINE ALLIANCE Oneworld
BEST OVERALL CELLAR Gold Qantas Silver Cathay Pacific Bronze ANA, Qatar Airways Highly commended American Airlines
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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
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