Best Organic Wine List

Best Organic Wine List


Criteria

Best Organic Wine List assesses lists that appear to be making a special effort to include a high proportion of good organic/biodynamic wines, often highlighting them in some way and making sustainability a guiding principle. Judges will consider the criteria of breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value when reaching their decision.


Criteria

Best Organic Wine List assesses lists that appear to be making a special effort to include a high proportion of good organic/biodynamic wines, often highlighting them in some way and making sustainability a guiding principle. Judges will consider the criteria of breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value when reaching their decision.



WINNERS

Barcelona Wine Bar

Global Winner

Washington DC, USA

Barcelona Wine Bar is a warm and welcoming tapas bar inspired by the culture of Spain. The ever-changing menu is focused on clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean, and rustic small plate presentations created by chefs with tremendous talent. Barcelona offers an award-winning selection of wines from Spain and South America—and boasts one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the U.S.

Website

Telephone: 202.588.5500


Jack's Brasserie, Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Europe | Regional Winner

Bern, Switzerland

Jack’s Brasserie in Bern dates back to 1901, and is proud to possess 14 Gault Millau points for its outstanding cuisine. Part of the five-star Hotel Schweizerhof Bern, Jack’s Brasserie’s charming fin-de-siècle ambience offers historical touches, including small golden plaques along the seats, of previous famous guests. The brasserie-style restaurant offers a classic menu, complemented by seasonal and modern interpretations of French classics. Jack’s Wiener Schnitzel is a particular favourite, and the best schnitzel in Switzerland according to Gault-Millau.

Sustainability is at the core of Jack’s Brasserie’s ethos. The restaurant utileses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and offers an entirely seasonal menu. Jack’s Brasserie’s leading wine selection is also largely focused on regionality, and offers one of the finest selections of Swiss wines available.

The restaurant’s wine list boasts a wide selection of local Swiss labels, including a number from the nearby Bielersee region. The menu also focuses on winemakers with biodynamic or organic viticulture and a large offering of orange wines.

Website

Email: reservations@schweizerhofbern.com

Telephone: +41 31 326 80 80


Jing Restaurant, Constance Halaveli

Middle East & Africa | Regional Winner

Halaveli, Maldives

The Constance Halaveli is a luxury resort located in the North Ari Atoll of the Maldives. The resort is situated on its own private island that offerS stunning views of the Indian Ocean.

The resort features a variety of dining options, including three restaurants and two bars. Guests can indulge in international cuisine, fresh seafood, and local Maldivian dishes. The resort also offers private dining experiences and in-villa dining for a more intimate experience.

Jing is set in a serene area half way along the Halaveli jetty,and bar offers the perfect fusion of Asian and European cuisine. Ideal for candlelit dinners where the lapping of the ocean against the shore creates a pleasant ambiance for a sumptuous dinner.

Overall, the Constance Halaveli is a luxurious and relaxing resort that offers guests a range of experiences and activities to enjoy during their stay in the Maldives. With its stunning location, modern amenities, and exceptional service, the resort is the perfect destination for couples, families, and anyone looking for a memorable holiday in the Maldives.

Website

Telephone: (960) 666 7000


Mesa by José Avillez, Grand Lisboa Palace

Asia | Regional Winner

Macau, China

Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, is an authentic gastronomic destination, where trend-setting restaurants helmed by award-winning chefs curate extraordinary dining experiences for guests from around the world.

Mesa by José Avillez is designed by fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld, with the interior featuring a bold blend of contemporary design and oriental inspiration. Here, the designer’s signature style and favourite colors – geometric patterns, shapes, and lines in black, white and gold – are stylishly infused with elements from the East.

For an elevated gastronomic experience, the restaurant’s food offerings can also be paired with a wine list that features 1,953 labels of old world and new world wines ranging from “cellar extraordinary” wines to sommelier-recommended selection.

Curated through a passion for wine, award-winning Sommeliers have handpicked the best and most interesting terroir selections from an array of bespoke winemakers; inviting guests to experience an authentic journey of wine representing the harmony of aromas.

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Telephone: (853) 8881 1800


Otto

Australasia | Regional Winner

Brisbane, Australia

OTTO celebrates people, place and la dolce vita. Located on absolute riverfront at South Bank, OTTO Ristorante and OTTO Osteria bring a vibrant glamour to the Queensland dining scene.

Striking river views and colourful interiors meet warm and assured service. Guided by leading restaurant group Fink, and Head Chef Will Cowper in the kitchen, OTTO has forged its way as one of Brisbane’s most popular, successful, and consistent performers.

Taking inspiration from modern Italy, Head Chef Will Cowper’s menu is fresh, seasonal and produce-driven; sourcing the finest local ingredients and letting them speak for themselves. The wine list at OTTO is inspired by a love for Italian varietals, and will capture any wine lover’s attention, with a decisive line up of classic and esoteric Italian regions and varietals.

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Telephone: (07)3835 2888