Rosé in Sydney J Lounge

[Jacques Vert]

I was in the Sydney Domestic J lounge yesterday and was surprised to see Rosé available:






None of the reds took my fancy.

And my pet hate: why do they insist on opening 9 bottles of sparkling all at once the moment the bar opens? Most of them go flat long before they are consumed. (First world problem.)

 

[Lynda2475]

Yes I noticed this back in November (mentioned on one of the lounge threads). About time.

Rose is my wine of choice; and annoys me no end they never have any onboard for QF J passengers when other OW airlines do. It is not like Rose is more expensive than white or red and certainly cheaper than bubbles.

 

[dylarr]

It was also available in the MEL J lounge last weekend as well.

 

[milehighclub]

Rose is my wone of choice; and annoys me no end they never have any onboard for QF J passengers

There has been of late Rose loaded in J - I was so shocked! And I’ve had it on more than one flight.

 

[Mattg]

Nice!

I wonder if this is just a seasonal summer thing, or if we'll see this as a new permanent addition to the QF lounge wine rotation?

 

[Fergo747]

I thought it had been around for a while? Back just pre-pandemic (Jan 20) I remember having quite a session in the Mel J lounge on Rose due to a massive storm that lead to flight delays then cancellations

 

[Lynda2475]

My last visit to MEL J lounge (Jan-2022) they had no Rose, I asked.

Also no Rose onboard QF1 or QF8 in August 2022 Ive never either bothered to ask on domestic J.

Hope it is permanent and not seasonal - i drink Rose all year round.

 

[Princess Fiona]

I thought it had been around for a while? Back just pre-pandemic (Jan 20) I remember having quite a session in the Mel J lounge on Rose due to a massive storm that lead to flight delays then cancellations

Not seen it onboard but has been in the J lounges for ages.

 

[Fergo747]

Not seen it onboard but has been in the J lounges for ages.

Yes agreed, not seen it onboard ever

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

It’s been around a while and welcome on a warm afternoon. Not sure on its seasonality though

 

[tororm]

Yes agreed, not seen it onboard ever

Rose was loaded for the HND-SYD flight that I arrived on this morning!

 

[henrus]

Yes agreed, not seen it onboard ever

I had a glass of Rose on QF2 in Premium Economy from LHR to SIN last week.

 

[Matt_01]

Not seen it onboard but has been in the J lounges for ages.

Yes agreed, not seen it onboard ever

If it's not onboard blend your own - splash of red, splash of white, all sorted

 

[justinbrett]

Ive never either bothered to ask on domestic J.

Most domestic J flights I've been on it's basically a choice of red or white.

I don't like Shiraz or Chardonnay, and sometimes they are the choices. I'm more a Cab Sav & Sav Blanc person, respectively.

 

[maia200]

If it's not onboard blend your own - splash of red, splash of white, all sorted 



So I have never tried this..... maybe next week

 

[maia200]

They used to have The Lane Penny Rose in the Sydney J lounge.

 

[Fergo747]

They used to have The Lane Penny Rose in the Sydney J lounge.

Yes, from memory that's what I was drinking in Mel

 

[1022]

I’m drinking a fat bird rosé in the SYD QP as we speak. First time I recall seeing pink in any QP.

Interestingly, according to Qantas wine website, the QP one is worth an extra dollar per bottle compared to the one in OP’s photo from the J lounge! ($17.99 vs $16.99). It’s not a remarkable wine by any means, but I feel like it’s been a while since I’ve seen much beyond the $10-$12 range in the QP.

 

[Lynda2475]

I’m drinking a fat bird rosé in the SYD QP as we speak. First time I recall seeing pink in any QP.

This is a good sign, means QF maybe got sick of me (and many others) constantly asking for Rose in lounge and onboard - i mention it in every post flight survey!

 

[JackMiles]

Most domestic J flights I've been on it's basically a choice of red or white.

I don't like Shiraz or Chardonnay, and sometimes they are the choices. I'm more a Cab Sav & Sav Blanc person, respectively.

A true Bordeaux guy.