Best Wine-by-the-Glass List (without Coravin®)

Best Wine-by-the-Glass List (without Coravin®)

Best Wine-by-the-Glass List (without Coravin®)

Criteria

The Wine by-the-glass offer in bars and restaurants around the world has become an increasingly important way of engaging wine lovers, enabling them to explore the thrilling variety of wine. While the the Coravin® preservation system is very widely recognized, many bars and restaurants still offer wine by-the-glass using other systems or none at all. Some sommeliers may have an ideological preference for seeing a particular bottle consumed all at once rather than extending its life over a period of weeks or months. Judges will consider the same criteria, including breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value in lists that do not contain Coravin®

Criteria

The Wine by-the-glass offer in bars and restaurants around the world has become an increasingly important way of engaging wine lovers, enabling them to explore the thrilling variety of wine. While the the Coravin® preservation system is very widely recognized, many bars and restaurants still offer wine by-the-glass using other systems or none at all. Some sommeliers may have an ideological preference for seeing a particular bottle consumed all at once rather than extending its life over a period of weeks or months. Judges will consider the same criteria, including breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value in lists that do not contain Coravin®

WINNERS

VIN Bjørvika

Global Winner

Oslo, Norway

VIN Bjørvika is a three-star wine bar located next to Oslo`s new Opera House and Munch Museum in the Oslo Bay Area, with the fjord on one side and the city center on the other. Serving wines by-the-glass and at any given time there are over 100 wines available by-the-glass.

The wine cellar contains approx. 10.000 bottles and you will find over 1.750 different wines in the selection. In addition to wine there are over 100 different gins and a wide selection of whisky, cognac, beer, drinks and aquevit to taste. Paired with a wast selection of beverages they serve french inspired cuisine with cheese, ham, cured meat, paté and lobster soup.

The decor of the bar is warm and cosy, with comfortable chairs, soothing music and a very service-minded staff. During the summer season you can also enjoy the evening sun on the outside patio, with views over the fjord and the city skyline. Perhaps accompanied by a glass of Pinot Noir…?

The waiters are all trained wine professionals and passionate about wine and all things wine and spirits related. VIN Bjørvika’s goal is to pass on their passion to their guest, providing great customer service and a wonderfull wine experience.

Website

Email: post@vin-bjorvika.no

Chin Chin

Australasia | Regional Winner

Sydney, Australia

It’s bright and brash, joyful and loud, Chin Chin brings a riotous collision of textures, spices, joy and flavours to the Surry Hill’s dining landscape. The heritage-listed, 100-year-old Griffiths Teas building was painstakingly restored to house the bustling Thai eatery.

On opening, Chin Chin Sydney pioneered a tap wine program with some of Australia’s best producers — including Brokenwood, Yabby Lake and Jim Barry— to create a bespoke offering to match with the chilli, sour, sweet and salty flavours on Chin Chin’s menu.

The program is augmented by a more comprehensive list broken down into sections covering ‘Textured and Thoughtful’ whites, ‘Gamay and Friends’ and ‘Pinot Pinot Pinot Noir’ bringing humour and ease to the list’s navigation.
This ease and joy is at Chin Chin’s core.

The love for Chin Chin by Sydney-siders is only matched by the staff’s love of bringing their customers a quality, energised and joyful experience, every visit.

Website

Email: EAT@chinchinsydney.com.au

Telephone: 02 9281 3322

Imperial Court, MGM Grand

Asia | Regional Winner

Macau, China

Imperial Court is one of Macau’s culinary crown jewels. It offers a sleek fusion of old and new, serving authentic dishes with a modern, innovative twist. Here, mouthwatering meals come to life in a contemporary Chinese interior.

The menu exemplifies the very best in Cantonese fare, using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. Every detail of each dish, from baked barbecued pork bun to the delicately crispy skin chicken with flaxseed, is deftly handcrafted.

At the heart of the restaurant lies a stunning, ornamental column featuring a masterful carving of a dragon. It’s an auspicious symbol of power and good fortune in Chinese culture. Dragons also take their place as beautiful glass carvings on each table. Translucent chargers cast shades of gold, blue and green on the tablecloths as light passes through them.

Website

Telephone: (853) 8802 2361

The Barrel Room

North America | Regional Winner

California, USA

The Barrel Room offers a by-the-glass list of more than 50 wines, offered independently and in educational flights, served blind.

The extensive international bottles list features iconic producers and styles from influential wineries, as well as underrated yet equally remarkable productions, totaling more than 1000 selections.

Dinner menus highlight traditional dishes and regionally inspired contemporary creations, and rotate quarterly to offer guests new educational experiences with every visit.

Also offering a full bar and cocktail list, including a special Prohibition-era inspired menu served at the underground lounge The Speakeasy.

Website

Telephone: +1 858-673-7512