Best Wine-by-the-Glass List (with Coravin®)

Best Wine-by-the-Glass List (with Coravin®)

Best Wine-by-the-Glass List (with Coravin®)

Criteria

Wine by-the-glass offering have expanded rapidly in bars and restaurants around the world.

Different technical solutions are now available to support this evolution, ensuring that wines are kept in good condition down to the last glass. It is the Coravin® preservation system that has radically transformed this section of wine lists all round the world. Judges will consider the same criteria, including breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value in lists that contain Coravin®

Criteria

Wine by-the-glass offering have expanded rapidly in bars and restaurants around the world.

Different technical solutions are now available to support this evolution, ensuring that wines are kept in good condition down to the last glass. It is the Coravin® preservation system that has radically transformed this section of wine lists all round the world. Judges will consider the same criteria, including breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value in lists that contain Coravin®

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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Brooklands by Claude Bosi at The Peninsula

Europe | Regional Winner

London, United Kingdom

Soaring heights are achieved at Brooklands by Claude Bosi – a spectacular rooftop restaurant that is both a destination and a journey. The space, which pays homage to the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport, sets the scene for the modern British cuisine of Chef Director Claude Bosi.

Brooklands by Claude Bosi shares its namesake with the storied Surrey racetrack – the birthplace of British racing sport and flight innovation. The restaurant, as well as its dedicated lift and entryway, are appointed with a specially curated collection of artefacts honouring Brooklands’ history. Amongst the most remarkable of these is a vintage Napier Railton, the 1933 race car that set – and still holds – Brooklands’ speed record; and an arresting scale-model of the iconic Concorde aircraft, suspended from the ceiling of the main dining room. These are also reflected in the restaurant’s two private dining rooms – ‘Napier Railton’ and ‘Mach II’. A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, and an expansive dining terrace with stunning views of London’s skyline only further enhance the sense of being airborne.

Brooklands by Claude Bosi offers a menu crafted from the very best of British ingredients using traditional French techniques to deliver dishes that perfectly balance modernity and classic fine dining. Together, Chef Director Claude Bosi and Chef de Cuisine Francesco Dibenedetto bring a wealth of culinary expertise to establish Brooklands as a highly desirable and respected drinking and dining destination.

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Grill Americano

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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Saxon Hotel Villas & Spa

Middle East & Africa | Regional Winner

Johannesburg, South Africa

At the heart of the City of Gold, beneath the warm sunshine in the opulent, tree-lined suburb of Sandhurst, lies the enchanting Saxon Hotel. A uniquely perfect blend of rich cultural history and contemporary five-star service, the Saxon is situated on ten acres of magnificent indigenous gardens, providing a private and peaceful retreat like no other.

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The Grand Buffet

Asia | Regional Winner

Hong Kong, China

The Grand Buffet is located in the only 360° revolving restaurant in Hong Kong, It has one of the most magnificent view offers breathtaking views across the harbour, mountains and islands.

The Grand Buffet offering an incredible variety of international delicacies, customers can choose their favorites ranging from live shrimp from the tank, fresh seasonal delights from the seafood counter and Cantonese barbecue to Tempura, Teppanyaki, and Indian curries.

The Grand Buffet is famous and well known for its ”a-la minute buffet” concept where the food is cooked right in front of guests in small portions so that the hot food experience is more like a restaurant than a buffet.

For wine lovers, you will certainly be impressed by the comprehensive wine offerings at the restaurant, alongside with popular spirits and beer. It even offers a non-alcoholic sparkling cider. This is where you can enjoy a great meal with the beautiful skyline of Hong Kong and a sumptuous international buffet to match.

The Grand Buffet has been awarded as the ”three-star wine list – World’s Best Wine Lists Awards 2023” from The World of Fine Wine and ”Two Glass Rating’’ from China’s Wine List of The Year in 2023.

We will constantly offer the ultimate delicacies and wines for our guests.

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Wine Bar George

North America | Regional Winner

Lake Buenavista, USA

Led by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, Wine Bar George offers more than 200 wines by the glass, bottle and ounce.

Enjoy wines from acclaimed and well-known wineries as well as growing regions that are up-and-coming. Whether you are looking for a glass of wine on tap or an ounce of some of the finest wine in the world, we have something for everyone to enjoy.

The design for Wine Bar George is similar to a winemaker’s home estate with a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. Our menu features masterfully paired wine and food and a selection of cocktails, all of which include grape based spirits. George and his team look forward to pairing wine and food for you to enjoy.

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The Lecture Room & Library at Sketch

Global Winner

London, United Kingdom

EAT, DRINK, MUSIC, ART.

The three-Michelin starred Lecture Room is decorated in shades of orange, with richly upholstered armchairs in purple and crimson. The design is opulent, with ivory walls of silver thread, and an ornate plasterwork ceiling and crystal-encrusted bathrooms.

The Library room is embellished with fabrics of magenta and silver, with a lavishly painted ceiling reminiscent of a Russian fresco. The adjacent Millicent Fawcett Room has beautiful
wallpapering, glittering chandeliers, and sumptuous curtains in gold, silver, and pomegranate.

Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett was a British feminist and intellectual. She is primarily known for her work as a campaigner for women to have the vote. On July 17, 1869, Dame Fawcett spoke at a public meeting held at 9 Conduit Street calling for the enfranchisement of women. It was the first time Millicent Fawcett had delivered a speech on the subject; and she went on to become a champion of women’s equality.
EAT, DRINK, MUSIC, ART.

The three-Michelin starred Lecture Room is decorated in shades of orange, with richly upholstered armchairs in purple and crimson. The design is opulent, with ivory walls of silver thread, and an ornate plasterwork ceiling and crystal-encrusted bathrooms.

The Library room is embellished with fabrics of magenta and silver, with a lavishly painted ceiling reminiscent of a Russian fresco. The adjacent Millicent Fawcett Room has beautiful
wallpapering, glittering chandeliers, and sumptuous curtains in gold, silver, and pomegranate.

Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett was a British feminist and intellectual. She is primarily known for her work as a campaigner for women to have the vote. On July 17, 1869, Dame Fawcett spoke at a public meeting held at 9 Conduit Street calling for the enfranchisement of women. It was the first time Millicent Fawcett had delivered a speech on the subject; and she went on to become a champion of women’s equality.

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Email: info@sketch.london

Telephone: 020 7659 4500

Blue Penny Cellar, Constance Belle Mare Plage

Middle East & Africa | Regional Winner

Mauritius

Constance Belle Mare Plage is a luxurious 5-star resort situated on the picturesque east coast of Mauritius, offering a range of world-class facilities and exceptional service for both leisure and business travelers.

Constance Belle Mare Plage is a paradise for wine and food lovers, offering a variety of dining options and an extensive wine list that showcases some of the world’s finest vintages. The resort’s six restaurants and bars serve a range of international cuisines and local specialties, each with its own unique atmosphere and style.

Guests can indulge in authentic Mauritian cuisine at the Deer Hunter restaurant, savour Asian-inspired dishes at the Blue Penny Cafe, or enjoy a casual lunch at the beachfront La Spiaggia restaurant. The resort’s wine cellar is a must-visit destination, featuring an impressive collection of over 15,000 bottles from around the world, including rare and vintage wines. The resort’s team of expert sommeliers are on hand to offer wine tastings, pairings, and recommendations, ensuring that guests enjoy the perfect wine to complement their meal.

For those looking for adventure, the resort offers a range of activities and watersports, including golf, tennis, windsurfing, and scuba diving. Guests can also unwind at the resort’s full-service spa, featuring a range of treatments and therapies designed to promote relaxation and wellness.

Overall, Constance Belle Mare Plage offers a luxurious and unforgettable experience for travelers looking to experience the natural beauty and hospitality of Mauritius in style.

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Telephone:  (230) 402 26 00

K’u’uk

South & Central America and the Caribbean | Regional Winner

Mérida, Mexico

K’u’uk is a Mexican restaurant with a close approach to the authentic Mayan roots & ingredients mixing avant-garde techniques

“”10 years ago we had the dream of creating a space in which tradition and avant-garde were one and the same.

You and I are that, we are K´u´uk. Thank you””

– Eduardo Rukos & Pedro Evia

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Email: reserva@kuukrestaurant.com

Telephone: +52-999-9443377

Restaurant Petrus at Island Shangri-La

Asia | Regional Winner

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 this 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 1,800 labels from all around the globe, showcasing the best wines of most producing wine regions including the large verticals of Bordeaux Châteaux, premium Château Pétrus collections, extensive vintages from other famous and exclusive chateaux, and more rare wines.

With 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. The fine wine pricing is attractive to wine lovers and connoisseurs, ranging reasonably from HK$400 to HK$360,000. Coravin® service, a wine preservation system, is also available, allowing guests to enjoy the fine wines by the glass without opening a bottle.

Restaurant Petrus has hosted various high-end wine dinners in recent years. The scrumptious French cuisine is perfectly complemented with fine wines selected by Terence Wong, the Hotel Sommelier of Island 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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Telephone:  (852) 2820 8590

San Francisco Wine Society

North America | Regional Winner

California, USA

At San Francisco Wine Society we celebrate classic wines from classic regions and enjoy introducing our guests to intriguing wines from every corner of the globe. The name “Wine Society,” comes from a desire to have an unpretentious approach to wine.

Wine, more than anything, is about making memories and being present. We want our space to be intimate and distraction-free, so we don’t have TVs or offer WiFi.

We look forward to welcoming you soon. Cheers!

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Telephone: (415) 674-3567

Society

Australasia | Regional Winner

Melbourne, Australia

Society is a dream realised. Seductive and nurturing in equal parts, restaurateur Chris Lucas’s vision to bring a sophisticated and global dining experience to Melbourne has manifested into a space of great beauty, comfort and breathtaking detail.

The service, articulate and intuitive, anticipates the guests’ needs. The unadulterated joy of the staff’s commitment to hospitality shines through from the swift placement of the linen napkin, the silver-served slices of sourdough bread to the just-shucked oysters, the hand-made lobster tortellini and a perfectly cooked fillet of Jack’s Creek tenderloin with fermented sugarloaf and black garlic.

The art of wine service at Society is a moving masterpiece. The cellar, of over 10000 bottles, including a collection of Château d’Yquem with vintages not seen anywhere else in the country, is carefully curated by a hand-picked team of wine professionals.

It includes an ever-changing wines-by-the-glass list with a Coravin selection that may offer the Fontaine Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017 or Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1997 in 75ml or 150ml glasses.

The globally trained wine team is constantly tasting, trying and talking to the global wine community to tap into the best of the best.

With precision insisted upon, a refined approach and international scope of Society, you could be anywhere in the world, but this is an innately Melbourne venue; refreshing, intelligent and constantly evolving.

This is indeed a vision realised. This is Society.

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Email: bookings@societyrestaurant.com

Telephone: 03 8618 8900