Best Regional Wine List (outside the region)

Best Regional Wine List (outside the region)

Best Regional Wine List (outside the region)

Criteria

Best Regional Wine List from outside of the region celebrates establishments curate lists from other regions exhibiting an intimate knowledge of that region’s history and terroir and promoting their produce in both food and wine, as the stars of the show. Successful lists offer unparalleled depth in the wines of the chosen country or region and a strong focus on local grape varieties, enabling wine lovers to engage as fully as possible with that region whilst outside of it. While these lists promote their particular country or region, Judges still consider the criteria of breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value.

Criteria

Best Regional Wine List from outside of the region celebrates establishments curate lists from other regions exhibiting an intimate knowledge of that region’s history and terroir and promoting their produce in both food and wine, as the stars of the show. Successful lists offer unparalleled depth in the wines of the chosen country or region and a strong focus on local grape varieties, enabling wine lovers to engage as fully as possible with that region whilst outside of it. While these lists promote their particular country or region, Judges still consider the criteria of breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value.

WINNERS

Ajualä

South & Central America and the Caribbean | Regional Winner

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Ajuala is a creative cuisine restaurant that uses almost exclusively local ingredients; the menu changes frequently to adapt to what the market and the season offers.

The best possible experience is to enjoy our tasting menu accompanied by the creative and exclusive pairings of our sommelier who has the freedom to uncork any of the 800 wines on the menu and offer it by the glass.

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Blue Penny Cellar

Middle East & Africa | Regional Winner

Poste de Flacq, Mauritius

Stretching across 2km of beautiful white sand beach, Constance Belle Mare Plage is the perfect choice for some unforgettable luxury holidays in Mauritius. Famed for its excellent 5-star service, warm atmosphere and lush tropical environment, Constance Belle Mare Plage will make you feel welcome from the moment you set foot on our stunning beach resort.

Constance Belle Mare Plage sits on the tranquil east coast of Mauritius, around 60 km away from the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

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Grossi Florentino

Australasia | Regional Winner

Victoria, Australia

The juxtaposition found within Grill Americano is unique. While embracing the New World approach of Melbourne’s culinary district, the sophisticated dining room boasts an Old World feel, tapping into the timeless buzz of the Big Apple’s great restaurants.

Bold, plush and refined, Grill Americano is restaurateur Chris Lucas’ love letter to New York City, classic old-school dining and Venetian cuisine.

The menu marries the best of Italian flavour and technique: parmesan cacio e pepe polenta with spicy aioli; hand-made linguine aglio e olio with spanner crab; and pockets of tortellini cradling fresh lobster and saffron.

Driving the menu is the flair and spark of an open kitchen with a hand-built wood oven and Josper Grill cooking some of the very best Australian beef and seafood.

A stately piece of marble forms the long bar, where guests enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail before they’re shown their table by waiters in crisp white jackets. The sumptuous room is dressed in royal blue banquettes and studded leather chairs you’ll want to lose time in.

The cellar carries 2000+ bottles, spanning classic producers and regions, and international cult favourites. While the Italian selection specifically has extraordinary breadth and depth, the remainder of this much-lauded wine programme proves as impressive, dedicated to highlighting the very best international wines.

Focused on exploring the dichotomy between Old World and New World, this is an ever-evolving wine list, complete with feature pages spotlighting true icons of Italian and Burgundian wine.

There’s an extensive curation of vintage amaro and other Italian after-dinner digestifs, while a growing collection of low ABV and non-alcoholic beverages seeks to offer as premium an experience for the non-drinker as for any other guest.

Each element of Grill Americano is a thoughtful gesture, designed to create a luxurious dining experience for every guest, every time.

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Restaurant Petrus at Island Shangri-La

Asia | Regional Winner

Hong Kong, China

Located in the central part of Hong Kong, Restaurant Petrus is a Michelin one-starred French fine dining restaurant at Island Shangri-La. Complemented with magnificent views of skyline and modern baroque interior, it epitomises the highest standard of excellence in fine and contemporary French cuisine with an award-winning wine list.

The foundation of our wine list was created in 1991 for the restaurant opening, and subsequently the wine list has become one of the most sought-after wine collections of Asia. The extensive wine collection includes around 1,200 wine selections from all around the globe, showcasing the best wines of most producing wine countries such as the large verticals of Bordeaux Châteaux, premium Château Pétrus collections, extensive vintages from other famous and exclusive chateaux, and more rare wines.

We have over 10 large wine cellars with different temperatures, which ensure different types of wines are stored at the ideal temperature according to the characteristics of their region of origin and grape varieties.

Coravin® service, a wine preservation system, is also available, allowing guests to enjoy the fine wines by the glass without opening a bottle.

Additionally, Restaurant Petrus hosted various high-end wine dinners in recent years. The scrumptious French cuisine is perfectly complemented with fine wines selected by Terence Wong, the Area Sommelier of Island Shangri-La and Kowloon Shangri-La and his professional sommelier team. As the wine experts, the sommelier team is dedicated to expanding guests’ wine knowledge and providing unique wine experiences.

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RPM Italian

North America | Regional Winner

Washington, USA

Located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit featuring a contemporary menu, daily housemade pastas and dishes meant to be shared.

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Salis Chania

Europe | Regional Winner

Chamia, Greece

In the old harbor of Chania on the northern coast of Crete, Best of Award of Excellence winner Salis uses some of the Greek island’s best ingredients, pairing them with one of the strongest wine lists in the Aegean Sea.

The restaurant grows its own produce for co-owner and chef Afshin Molavi’s menu of sleekly plated mezes and local delicacies, from hard-to-find cheeses to cured meats.

For something more substantial, look to dishes such as cacio e pepe with dehydrated mushrooms or duck breast over a beetroot-dyed risotto.

Also the wine director, Molavi curates a list of more than 1,400 selections, focusing on bottles from Greek producers, including Domaine Katsaros, Kir-Yianni and many more. The list pays close attention to France as well.

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8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana

Global Winner

Hong Kong

Pushing traditional Italian cuisine forward with playful inspiration and creative passion, Chef Bombana’s success is reflected in his three Michelin-starred Italian fine dining restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, now recognized as a required dining institution for connoisseurs the world over.

Established back in 2009, this restaurant has been awarded 3 Michelin stars since the 2012 edition up until now. Focusing on seasonal ingredients all over the world to best deliver to our clienteles. With a collection of 7000 bottles of wines and fine selections of spirits from Italy to the rest of the world – of which, 80% are Italian and the rest of the wines are spread from the old world to the new world.

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Email: info@ottoemezzobombana.com

Telephone: +852 2537 8859

Archipel Restaurant, Constance Le Prince Maurice

Middle East & Africa | Regional Winner

Mauritius

Constance Prince Maurice is a luxury resort located on the north-east coast of Mauritius. The resort offers a unique blend of relaxation and adventure, with a focus on indulgent experiences such as fine dining and premium wine.

Boasting seven restaurants, each offering a unique dining experience. The Archipel restaurant serves fusion cuisine with an Asian twist, while the Laguna Bar & Restaurant provides an elegant setting for seafood and Mediterranean dishes. Guests can also enjoy traditional Mauritian cuisine at the beachside restaurant, La Spiaggia.

Wine lovers will appreciate the resort’s extensive wine list, featuring over 25,000 bottles from around the world. The resort’s wine cellar is the largest in the Indian Ocean and offers private tastings and dinners. Guests can also participate in wine appreciation classes and learn about pairing wine with different dishes.

In addition to fine dining, Constance Prince Maurice offers a variety of activities, including water sports, tennis, golf, and yoga. The resort’s spa is also a highlight, with a range of treatments and therapies inspired by traditional Mauritian and African techniques.

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Telephone: (230) 402 36 36

Britannia Hotel

Europe | Regional Winner

Trondheim, Norway

A proud member of the Leading Hotels of the World and the Historic Hotels and Restaurants of Norway, the Britannia Hotel offers true luxury with a modern twist. The World’s most northerly Grand Dame hotel, first opened in 1870 and again in 2019 after a €100m+ upgrade to become one of the very few five-star properties in the Nordic countries.

With 7 distinct food & beverage concepts, a contemporary high-quality spa and state-of-the-art Fitness facilities there really is no need to step outside their walls until your departure. A commitment to excellence is omnipresent and staff members are eagerly awaiting your arrival with a promise to do the utmost to ensure your stay is as memorable as absolutely possible.

The World of Wine is ever-changing and our team of sommeliers work relentlessly to keep our cellar up to track and to make sure we have those bottles you so very much desire, and perhaps also a few new acquaintances for you to enjoy.

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Email: contact@britannia.no

Telephone: +47 738 00 800

Pearl Chablis & Oyster Bar

Australasia | Regional Winner

Melbourne, Australia

Oysters and wine are undeniably compatible. But no varietal suits the mollusc’s distinct flavour quite like Chablis.

Pearl Chablis & Oyster Bar on Bourke Street, is 29 seats of luxury, a sophisticated homage to one of food and drink’s perfect pairings Oysters and Chablis. A Modern yet, elegant wine bar menu accompanies a well-compiled 30 wine-by-the-glass menu, in addition to the wine list.

A homage to Chablis (Burgundy) with 550 wines. If Chardonnay is not for you, Sipp on some of Pearl’s other varieties that pair well with the offering, Semillion, Riesling, Picpoul and even a Muscadet all get a mention.

We aim to introduce the aromas and flavours of Chablis to both Australians and our myriad of International guests and educate them on the styles, vines and wines of the Golden Gate of Burgundy. All paired with our modern dining experience.

Sydney rock oysters, caught fresh daily and stored in a temperature-optimised wine fridge until served, are the highlight. Several; farms from the east coast of Australia are thoughtfully presented on the sea bar for you to see. You can order them individually or as part of a degustation – a way to sample the best of the day’s selection shucked right on the spot.

Inviting you to take your senses on a journey and enjoy one of life’s quintessential pleasures. Share in passion for unearthing the greatest wines of Chablis, pairing them with the freshest oysters sustainably sourced from all over Australia, sometime soon.

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Email: hello@pearloyster.co

Telephone: 0447 420 747

RPM Italian

North America | Regional Winner

Washington DC, USA

Located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef­-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared.

RPM is a group of restaurants from celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic and siblings R.J., Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. The RPM brand focuses on sourcing the highest quality ingredients and providing guests with exceptional service for a dining experience unlike any other.

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Telephone: 202-204-4480