At a tasting contest of wines being offered by airlines
from all over the world, Brussels Airlines was highly awarded. The
airline won the first prize in the category ‘best wines in Business
Class’. In the category of best champagnes, Brussels Airlines ended in
the top 3.
Global Traveler is
the leading American business traveller magazine that organizes the
yearly international ‘Wines on the Wing' airline wine competition. A
panel of 28 professional judges, including sommeliers, wine producers
and wine shop owners, taste and rate wines served by airlines around the world.
The wines served by Brussels Airlines in its long-haul Business Class were highly appreciated by the jury and received the prestigious first prize in the category ‘Best Overall International Business Class wines’. In the category ‘champagnes’ Brussels Airlines was also highly awarded, with a 3rd place.
For
its wine selection Brussels Airlines appeals to Fiona Morisson, the
only female wine expert in Belgium carrying the title ‘Master of Wine’.
This international recognition of
the Brussels Airlines wine offer prizes the good work of the Brussels
Airlines catering team led by Philip Mortier who himself is trained as a
sommelier and who assists Fiona Morison in selecting the wines. The
wines served on the Brussels Airlines long haul flights to Africa and
the US are purchased through the Brussels-based Palais du Vin and assessed during tasting sessions. “During these tasting sessions we look for a perfect match with our culinary offer”, explains Philip Mortier.
The
selection always includes a wine from a renowned French house, a
well-known world wine and a ‘surprise’ wine. As a Belgian airline,
Brussels Airlines also serves authentic Belgian wines that
are highly appreciated by the passengers. This year the Brussels
Airlines wine card presents, amongst others, Les Vieux Murs,
Pouilly-Fuissé 2009 (France), Longridge Pinotage 2008 (South Africa),
Tenuta di Castiglioni 2008 Frescobaldi (Italy), Poujeaux 2007 (France),
Ken Forrester Chenin 2010 (South Africa), Montes Alpha Syrah 2009
(Chili), Aldenyck PG 2010 (Belgium), Château Rochemorin 2006
Pessac-Léognan (France), Kendall Jackson Zinfandel 2007 (USA), De
Kluizen Cuvée 2009-2010 (Belgium), Puclavec Gomila Nr 2 2010
(Macedonia). Passengers also have the possibility to buy wines on board
and have them delivered at home.
Source: Brussels Airlines
Regards,
Daniel
Skrydstrup Air Force Base (DK) experienced drama last week when a Belgian Air Force F-16 was forced to make an emergency landing due to a
technical malfunction. The aircraft had been on a training mission when
flight instruments indicated that the pressure in the cabin was
falling.
