CATHAY PACIFIC 
New selection: Six premium wines from Saint-Émilion, including Château Figeac, Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2007 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2007 Château Dassault, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2004 Château Fonplégade, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2008 Château La Couspaude, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2009 Château Haut Brisson La Réserve, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2009.
When were they introduced? From May 1, and they will be available for one year.
Where are they it from? Bordeaux, France.
What are they like? The collection includes prestige wines from the up-and-coming Grand Cru producer to the renowned Premier Grand Cru Classé.
Which routes, and in what classes, are they available? Served in first class on various routes across the airline’s network on a rotational basis.
QANTAS
Newcomer: Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2000 champagne.
When was it introduced? March.
Where is it from? Champagne, France.
What is it like? A chalky, mineral texture and a balance between youthful notes of white peach and roast nut nuances.
Which routes, and in what classes, is it available? Available on first class on the A380 aircraft from Sydney and Melbourne to Los Angeles and Dubai; Sydney to Hong Kong and Dubai to London.
ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS
New comers: Bramasole Cortona 2008 La Braccesca and Avondale Anima 2010.
When were they introduced? March.
Where are they from? The Bramasole is from Cortona, Tuscany in Italy, and the Avondale is from Paarl, South Africa.
What are they like? The Bramasole originates in the town of Cortona, a “controlled wine district" since 1999. The syrah grapes are barrel-aged for 14 months before bottling. The result: Plum notes merge with faint musk to form rich aromas, and subtle herbal notes accompany the finish. The Avondale, meanwhile, comes from a family-run farm on the outskirts of Cape Town. The mineral-rich soil there nourishes the chenin blanc grapes before they are hand picked. Distinctive aromas of tropical fruit mingle with floral hints and a touch of citrus.
Which routes, and in what classes, are they available? Both are available in first class, between Japan and Europe and Japan and North America.
SINGAPORE AIRLINES
New comer: Bollinger Champagne.
When was it introduced? May.
Where is it from? Champagne, France.
What is it like? Bubbly, rich and ripe.
Which routes, and in what classes, is it available? Business Class on all services systemwide.
THAI AIRWAYS 
New comers: Rosé wine from Domaines Sacha Lichine and Dom Ruinart Champagne.
When were they introduced? The Rosé wine will be served throughout August and the Champagne will be available in December.
Where are they from? The rosé is from Provence, France and the Dom Ruinart is from the Champagne region.
What are they like? The Rosé Chateau D'Esclans is a pale rosé, with accents of red fruits and wild strawberry. The Dom Ruinart Champagne, meanwhile, is a clear yellow color with white flower and fresh yellow plum aromas.
Which routes, and in what classes, are they available? The rosé will be served in first class during August in celebration of the Thai Queen's birthday, and the champagne will also be served to first class passengers, but this time in December, and in celebration of the Thai King's natal day.
Alex Andersson
