Wine Awards, sponsored by Riedel, The Wine Glass Co.

Wine List of the Year Award - Ristorante La Vela

Apart from having the most interesting Italian wine selection, the wine list has also a great selection of wine from other countries and regions. A very well made wine list. La Vela constantly invest in improving their wine offering not only by offering a selection, but also its excellent wine service, serving wine in the right glassware, decanting the wine and also high quality wine storage.

The Riedel Wine Experience Of The Year Award – Tarragon

One of the best local wine lists. An impressive selection of wines and also a very interesting fine wine selection. Includes a nice selection of wines from lesser known regions. Serving wine in varietal specific glassware, and meticulous attention to wine service and storage.

Commended Wine Lists 4 Wine lists that are original, well designed and offering a great selection. A cut above an average wine list and that deserve praise.

Commended Wine List 1 – Cent' Anni (A very interesting wine list showcasing wine not their local popularity but for their quality. A very intriguing list with a nice selection for the curious drinker);

Commended Wine List 2 – Country Terrace (Explanatory, and good sized, offering a nice selection of wine and top producers from all over the world. Good emphasis on proper wine service, including proper glassware and a good selection of wines by the glass );

Commended Wine list 3 – one80 Kitchen & Lounge (Another top wine list, with a very important offering of wines by the glass also offering different pour options. The wine list also offers a large format option for a selection of wines. The list is vast and complex with a very good overall selection);

Commended Wine List 4 – Miro (A compact wine list, but with great essence. A nice blend of wines from the important wine producing regions and areas, and with a good presence of the important producers. The wine list is very nicely presented, neat and explanatory. A good selection of different price brackets too).

Favourite Wine Lists winner overall: districtfive