(From left to right) Kheel Hoo Khang, Regional Manager U.K & Ireland, Korean Air; Soni Rohan, Passenger Sales Representative UK & Ireland, Korean Air (Photo credit: Business Traveller UK/Jonathan Browning)
Korean Air has earned six awards at the 2026 Cellars in the Sky Awards, including one gold, four bronze and a Highly Commended distinction for its premium inflight wine selection.
Château Guiraud 2022 took gold in the First Class Dessert Wine category with a score of 94 points. Judges praised its deep golden-amber color, rich texture and ability to pair well with desserts.
The airline also received bronze honors for Shafer One Point Five 2023 in the First Class Red Wine category and Champagne Palmer & Co Grands Terroirs 2015 in the Business Class Sparkling Wine category.
Korean Air earned two additional bronze honors, placing third overall in both the First Class Wine Cellar in the Sky and Business Class Wine Cellar in the Sky categories.
Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition, served in First Class, also received a Highly Commended distinction.
Organized by the global travel publication Business Traveller, Cellars in the Sky is a leading international airline wine competition. Established in 1985, the awards recognize premium wines served by airlines worldwide. Entries are evaluated through blind tastings by an independent panel of wine experts.
Korean Air currently offers 61 wines across its cabin classes, including 20 in First Class and 30 in Prestige Class. The wines are selected to complement the cabin environment and inflight menus, while the portfolio is regularly rotated to offer frequent travelers greater variety.
[Reference: Korean Air’s Award-Winning Wines]
1. Château Guiraud 2022
First Class Dessert Wine – Gold
Produced from a famous vineyard in Bordeaux’s Sauternes region utilizing a moisture-optimal gravel-clay soil ideal for premium dessert wines. It features a deep gold-amber hue with rich aromas of apricot, peach, and tropical fruit, layered with notes of marmalade and vanilla.
2. Shafer One Point Five 2023
First Class Red Wine – Bronze
From a premier Napa Valley winery with six perfect scores from critic Robert Parker. This selection offers an aromatic profile of blackberry, violet, licorice and graphite, balanced by velvety tannins and a powerful yet elegant finish.
3. Champagne Palmer & Co Grands Terroirs 2015
Business Class Sparkling Wine – Bronze
Sourced exclusively from Premier and Grand Cru villages in Montagne de Reims. It opens with notes of orange blossom and yellow fruit, delivering a fresh, creamy palate of citrus, brioche and dried fruit.
4. Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition
First Class Champagne – Highly Commended
A complex blend of over 100 wines aged for at least seven years. It reveals rich aromas of baked brioche, roasted hazelnut and honeyed apple, complemented by fine bubbles and vibrant citrus acidity.
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(From left to right) Kheel Hoo Khang, Regional Manager U.K & Ireland, Korean Air; Soni Rohan, Passenger Sales Representative UK & Ireland, Korean Air (Photo credit: Business Traveller UK/Jonathan Browning)
Korean Air has earned six awards at the 2026 Cellars in the Sky Awards, including one gold, four bronze and a Highly Commended distinction for its premium inflight wine selection.
Château Guiraud 2022 took gold in the First Class Dessert Wine category with a score of 94 points. Judges praised its deep golden-amber color, rich texture and ability to pair well with desserts.
The airline also received bronze honors for Shafer One Point Five 2023 in the First Class Red Wine category and Champagne Palmer & Co Grands Terroirs 2015 in the Business Class Sparkling Wine category.
Korean Air earned two additional bronze honors, placing third overall in both the First Class Wine Cellar in the Sky and Business Class Wine Cellar in the Sky categories.
Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition, served in First Class, also received a Highly Commended distinction.
Organized by the global travel publication Business Traveller, Cellars in the Sky is a leading international airline wine competition. Established in 1985, the awards recognize premium wines served by airlines worldwide. Entries are evaluated through blind tastings by an independent panel of wine experts.
Korean Air currently offers 61 wines across its cabin classes, including 20 in First Class and 30 in Prestige Class. The wines are selected to complement the cabin environment and inflight menus, while the portfolio is regularly rotated to offer frequent travelers greater variety.
[Reference: Korean Air’s Award-Winning Wines]
1. Château Guiraud 2022
First Class Dessert Wine – Gold
Produced from a famous vineyard in Bordeaux’s Sauternes region utilizing a moisture-optimal gravel-clay soil ideal for premium dessert wines. It features a deep gold-amber hue with rich aromas of apricot, peach, and tropical fruit, layered with notes of marmalade and vanilla.
2. Shafer One Point Five 2023
First Class Red Wine – Bronze
From a premier Napa Valley winery with six perfect scores from critic Robert Parker. This selection offers an aromatic profile of blackberry, violet, licorice and graphite, balanced by velvety tannins and a powerful yet elegant finish.
3. Champagne Palmer & Co Grands Terroirs 2015
Business Class Sparkling Wine – Bronze
Sourced exclusively from Premier and Grand Cru villages in Montagne de Reims. It opens with notes of orange blossom and yellow fruit, delivering a fresh, creamy palate of citrus, brioche and dried fruit.
4. Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition
First Class Champagne – Highly Commended
A complex blend of over 100 wines aged for at least seven years. It reveals rich aromas of baked brioche, roasted hazelnut and honeyed apple, complemented by fine bubbles and vibrant citrus acidity.
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