EL AL Israel Airlines Wins 'Best White Wine in First Class' Award

Posted August 10, 2011

EL AL Israel Airlines placed first in the "Wines on the Wing" airline competition held by Global Traveler Magazine, whose readership is geared to business and luxury travel. According to EL AL, the winning white wine was selected by 31 judges, who are wine connoisseurs, sommeliers, wine shop owners and winemakers.

The EL AL white wine that won first place as the "Best International First Class White Wine" is Gewürztraminer, produced by the Carmel Winery. Gewürztraminer is currently being served in First Class on all EL AL flights.

The winery is located in the northern part of Israel.

"Earning first place recognition from these discerning judges is certainly an honor," said Danny Saadon, Vice President, EL AL Israel Airlines, North and Central America. "We are proud of the many fine Israeli wines served in-flight in all classes of service on EL AL as they represent the cultivated vineyards of Israel that are well-regarded worldwide."

A total of 28 airlines participated in this seventh-annual Global Traveler "Wines on the Wing" blind tasting competition and provided 136 bottles of white, red and sparkling wines/champagne. Additional details of the competition appear online at www.globaltravelerusa.com.

For more information about EL AL, visit www.elal.com.