London (TAN): British Airways has unveiled its own English sparkling wine which will be served to passengers starting July 1 as part of the airline’s centenary year celebrations.
The airline will offer United Kingdom-based vineyard Hattingley Valley’s 2015 Blanc de Noir.
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“There’s no better, or more British way to toast our milestone year than with an English Sparkling Wine,” said British Airways’ Wine and Beverage Manager Kelly Stevenson.
“We’ve loved working with Hattingley Valley to create something really special for our First customers and this will be the first time we have ever served an English Sparkling Blanc de Noirs on board. This blend will excel at altitude as the notes of red apple skins and light red fruits really shine through,” she added.
The wine will be available in the airline’s First cabin and its flagship lounge, The Concorde Room in Heathrow Terminal 5.
“English Sparkling Wine is now incredibly popular around the world so we’re thrilled to have partnered with British Airways to create an exceptional wine that can be enjoyed on the ground and in the air across their network,” said Hattingley Valley’s Director and Head Winemaker Emma Rice.
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Family-owned Hattingley Valley, founded in 2008, specialises in making premium English sparkling wine with characteristically rich flavours.
British Airways launched several centenary editions in collaboration with British brands to celebrate its hundredth birthday. The carrier partnered with Scottish craft brewers BrewDog to create a transatlantic IPA, Scottish distillery to present a limited-edition whisky, and British food company Marmite to create a centenary branded jar.
