A view from the top with KL Sky Tour Helicopters!

Wine Talk and Cempaka Helicopters bring fun and excitement to a new level

Have you tried sitting inside a helicopter and flying in it? Wouldn’t it be exciting to try?

Malaysia’s Premier Heli-Tours, KL Sky Tours by Cempaka Helicopters had recently brought 30 lucky Wine Talk customers up in the skies to a beautiful view of Kuala Lumpur. The unforgettable helicopter ride lasted 6 minutes each and trust me, this 6-minute ride will give you something to remember beyond just 360 seconds. 

Starting from the helipad at Titiwangsa, the sight of 2 shiny helicopters is impressive. The moment those rotor blades started spinning, guests got excited to soar high and fly! 

The 2 helicopters, The Robinson R44 and The Robinson R66 Turbine, are a sight to behold. But these are not just beauties; these are armed to deliver best-in-class service. The R44 carries 3 passengers excluding pilot, powered by Lycoming IO-540 six cylinder engine and has a cruise speed of 110 kn (200 km/h: 130 mph). The R66 carries 4 passengers excluding pilot, powered by Rolls Royce RR300 Turbine engine  and has a cruise speed of 125kn (144mph, 231km/h).

Take a look at those sexy leather seats. Another great thing about the seating design of each helicopter is the access to panoramic view for each guest. Everyone (except the pilot!) can take photos, selfies, wefies and videos to capture moments up there!

Couple by couple, guests started on their first and amazing 6-minute sky tour. Guests enjoyed a spectacular bird’s eye view of KL’s famous landmarks such as:

• Istana Budaya
• Petronas Twin Towers
• KL Tower
• The Royal Selangor Golf Course
• National Stadium
• National Mosque
• Dataran Merdeka
• Batu Caves

Views from the top:

Wine Talk guests and team had a great time with Cempaka Helicopters. The pilots and the entire crew were friendly, helpful and full of smiles, despite the heat of a warm day. 

Cempaka Helicopters provides rides to individuals, tourists, locals and even corporates. Whether you want to enjoy view from the top of the city or just need to get somewhere really fast, you can book a helicopter ride.  

4 basic packages available:

The KL Express - 6-minute tour that will take you on a sky view of KL’s main attractions including KL Tower, Merdeka Square, National Stadium and Petronas Twin Towers. 

Price - RM198 per person + 6% GST, minimum of 3 passengers per flight

The City Explorer - 15-minute tour to enjoy a sky view starting from The Batu Caves, site of the annual Thaipusam festival, whisking over to Jalan Duta, home of Federal Territory Mosque and the National Palaca along with KL’s homes of the rich and famous, ending up with a sky tour of the majestic buildings of downtown KL. 

Price - RM488 per person + 6% GST, minimum of 3 passengers per flight

The Jungle Escape - 30-minute tour to enjoy all the sights from The City Explorer plus KL’s untouched and pristine rainforests along Quartz Ridge to the Batu Dam. 

Price - RM960 per person + 6% GST, minimum of 3 passengers per flight

The Mountain View - this is the ultimate 45-minute indulgence. Flight rises to 6,000 feet over valleys and mountains covered in lush rainforests to the famous Genting Highlands. Flight back to the city covers panoramic view of KL city skyline, the Batu Caves, KL’s royal quarters and downtown iconic buildings. 

Price - RM1,388 + 6% GST, minimum of 3 passengers per flight

For VIPs, Private Charter Flight is available for arrangement. This is for people who need point-to-point travel service, which can be used to serve various needs including business purposes or transfers from airports to island resorts, short breaks, attending special events, whether it is a special family occasion such as a wedding, a relaxing lunch away from the city, a major sports event or just a day out visiting family and friends. It’s fast, easy, private and simply an elegant way to travel. Why else do a lot of celebrities travel by chopper?

Flights depart from the new KL City Helipad in Titiwangsa. If you don’t want to drive over, just use Grab or Uber to get you there!

Here’s the Wine Talk team and the Robinson R66 Turbine at the helipad!

Want to experience an amazing helicopter ride?

You can book your helicopter rides at http://www.klskytour.com/

Or visit Cempaka Helicopter at 

Titiwangsa Helipad

Tasik Titiwangsa, Titiwangsa, 53200 Kuala Lumpur

www.klskytour.com

Good Food Always Goes with Great Wines

If you love good food then it's the perfect time to shop for great wines!

What’s up with the weather these days? Sometimes it’s sunny then it will suddenly rain…oh, man, I just washed my car! 

But whether the weather is wet, hot or humid, one thing’s for sure; it’s always a great time to have a glass of great wine. Wine Talk, Malaysia’s largest online wine shop with more than 2,500 wines in its selection, is currently having a limited sale offer of 25% OFF on selected wines. Simply use the code WHYNOT upon checkout to enjoy this discount. Valid for 1-time use per customer only, limited stocks and time, shop at www.winetalk.com.my/sale/special-sale.html for your wines. No minimum order required. By the way, it comes with free standard delivery across West Malaysia with an order of RM120 and above.

Some of the beautiful wines included in this special:

(White wine) Wine Men of Gotham Sauvignon Blanc - This Sauvignon Blanc displays tropical aromas of lychee, passionfruit and hints of cut grass.

(White wine) Wine Men of Gotham Pinot Grigio - This Pinot Grigio displays lifted aromas of citrus fruits, pear, and lime. The palate is clean with crisp acidity and a lovely array of floral and fruit flavours.

(White wine) Gotham Wines Clare Valley Riesling - This wine displays characters of lemon, lime and grapefruit along with touches of mineral.

(White wine) Domaine Maby 'Variations' Cotes Du Rhone White - This cuvee is a classic white Rhone-Blend, crafted with local varietals which bring a great balance of flavours and minerality. This is a cracking wine, very aromatic with hints of lemon, white flowers and a generous palate with fresh fruits combined with hazelnuts, white flowers and apricot; a beautiful wine with elegance, strength and balance.

My personal favourite is this one...

(Rose wine) Domaine Maby 'Variations' Cotes Du Rhone Rose - This cuvee is a classic Rose Rhone-Blend, crafted with local varietals which bring a great balance of flavours and minerality. Fresh, fruitful with strawberry, blackcurrant, and raspberry, this is smooth and well-balanced. A perfect match with a selection of tapas or a BBQ – shared with friends.

(Red wine) Gotham Wines Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon - Lifted aromas of chocolate and dark cherries, combine with a richly flavoured palate of spicy, ripe plum and hints of oak.

(Red wine) Wine Men of Gotham Shiraz Grenache - This Shiraz Grenache is an aromatic medium bodied wine combining fresh blackberry flavours with gentle floral aromas and notes of strawberry.

(Red wine) Printhie 'Ashburnham' Cabernet-Merlot - Their classic Bordeaux blend offers a rich bouquet of ripe plum and black cherry with hints of sweet berries. The palate is full with dark plum and blackberry, gently layered with soft oak influences and velvety tannins. A very friendly and generous red – to enjoy with friends. 

You can even order just 3 bottles and it will be nicely packed in this cool green box!

Don’t let the weather or other things (like no Pokemon Go) ruin your mood! Have a lovely time with wines, with friends and with good food!

Happy wine shopping at www.winetalk.com.my