The first airline for wine lovers is taking flight.
The inaugural jaunt, which is scheduled for January 31, will take passengers from Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island in the Invivo Air Saab 340 plane. Fliers will have the chance to enjoy an eight-part guided wine tasting at 18,000 feet. You’ll receive pours of the award-winning Invivo range, including blends that were created by Graham Norton and Sarah Jessica Parker, no less. The plonk will be expertly paired with a selection of local Kiwi snacks, naturally.
If you’re not big on drinking, don’t fret. Attendants will also be serving low- and non-alcoholic drinks to keep any teetotalers engaged in the experience. A curated playlist compiled by Invivo co-founder Rob, who happens to be the lead guitarist of local band Razorback Road, will serve as the soundtrack for the trip.Two hours after the noon departure, you’ll descend into Queenstown’s scenic airport, which offers views of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu.
Come evening, you’ll be welcomed at the Botswana Butchery for a lavish dinner. The upscale restaurant, which showcases the best Queenstown produce, will be reserved exclusively for Invivo Air passengers for the night. Lightbourne and Cameron will host the decadent four-course meal and pour matching Invivo vintages.
Launched in 2008, Invivo has become famous for its Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé and Pinot Noir. It has won a bonkers 250 medals and trophies for its wines, which are also produced in Australia, Italy and France. Invivo even mixes up gin with folks in Cork, Ireland. Perhaps Lightbourne and Cameron will launch a gin airline next.As for the fine print, each ticket costs roughly $660 and covers your flights, experiences, meals, drinks and ground transportation.
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