There were just six passengers on my flight to Brussels yesterday (en route) to Porto. I got chatting to the flight attendant and owned up to being a wine writer. I agreed to write a brief descriptive note on the four new wines they stock on Brussels Airlines flights from Newcastle (without, I admit, tasting them!). No problem: I got a free cheese sandwich as a reward.
The choice if wines struck me at odd and I wondered what I might have chosen given that the ‘list’ was to be just two dry whites and two reds – all inexpensive. What would you suggest?
For the record, they offer La Baume Chardonnay (Vin de Pays d’Oc), Louis Eschenauer Colombard/Chardonnay, Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne, a Vin de Pays d’Oc Cabernet Sauvignon and a basic red Bordeaux – a Merlot/Cabernet blend.
Odd or what? What a missed opportunity – even to showcase four French wines (the look on French wines are their own)!
