Korean Air selects new in-flight wines
Korean Air has showcased its new range of inflight wines for 2023.
The airline presented 50 newly-selected wines, including 19 First Class, 21 Prestige Class, and 10 Economy Class selections.
More than 100 people attended an event, including airline employees and media.
Chang said, “As the inflight wine selection strongly impacts the customers’ first impression of the airline’s service levels, we gave careful deliberation to each stage of the selection process,”saidKenneth Chang, Korean Air EVP.
Korean Air has collaborated with Marc Almert, who carries the accolade of “World’s Best Sommelier 2019,”
One of the new wines selected for First Class is an Australian Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz, a concentrated wine produced from 100% Shiraz grapes
New champagness selected for First Class include Henri Giraud Ay Grand Cru Brut MV.
Completely new to inflight service is Nik Weis Urban Riesling, produced in Moselle, Germany, which will be served in Korean Air’s economy class..
Korean Air will gradually introduce the new onboard wines from March 2023, after the selection follow-up procedures are completed, such as finalizing supply contracts with the wineries.
In addition to new inflight wines, the airline is also planning significant changes to its inflight cuisine.
Some changes have recently commenced; with the airline started serving new Korean cuisine options including braised mackerel and spicy pork lettuce wraps and bulgogi rice with acorn jelly.
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