Best Dessert & Fortified Wine Selection acknowledges lists that have an impressive range, depth, and selection of these richly varied wine styles, which can have their place at any stage of a meal. Judges will consider the criteria of breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value when reaching their decision.
Best Dessert & Fortified Wine Selection acknowledges lists that have an impressive range, depth, and selection of these richly varied wine styles, which can have their place at any stage of a meal. Judges will consider the criteria of breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value when reaching their decision.
Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
“A meal without wine is like a day without sun ” – Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
Keeping this saying in mind, at Constance Belle Mare Plage‘s Blue Penny Cellar, we have a delicious new concept, Around Wine.
You choose your favourite wine, and our skilled Chefs will create a complementing menu around it.
This does sound, sweet, right? Keep on reading!
“Like all great matches in life, the pairing of wine and food is complex and varied, but fundamentally involves complementing and contrasting the different elements of each in hopes of creating a sum which is greater than its parts.”- Chef Goisset at Constance Belle Mare Plage
To simplify: a good wine pairing should be able to enhance the food you are consuming, amplify your pleasure, by simultaneously urging you to keep tasting so as you discover more flavours unknown to your palate yet.
Our Around Wine concept starts with a warm welcome in the
Blue Penny Cellar by our sommelier followed by a brief explanation of the menu.
You can either choose the classic approach whereby you choose your dish and wine or dare to go for
Around Wine option which means you just pick your wine for Starter, Main & Dessert and our sommelier/chef will suggest you the perfect complementing dish!
For your information, you will have three different wines( by the glass) for Starter, three different wines( by the glass ) for the Main course, two different wines( by the glass) for Cheese and two different wines by the glass for dessert.
Nassau, Bahamas
Graycliff Restaurant
Graycliff Restaurant is the first five-star restaurant in the Bahamas and Caribbean. The restaurant’s cuisine epitomizes elegance in the finest continental and Bahamian tradition with a menu that is both tasteful and distinctive.
The secret recipes at Graycliff have set its reputation in the hallmark of the rich and famous. Creative culinary innovation has resulted in a variety of sumptuous dishes that is distinctly its own. Bahamian dishes have been creatively transformed into sophistication and refinement with the end result being an international reputation for Bahamian cuisine.
Wines, Cognacs, Armagnacs and Ports
The wine cellar has over 275,000 bottles with over 5000 selections from 23 countries, acquired over decades by Graycliff’s owner and CEO, Enrico Garzaroli. He is passionate about the quality of the wines he seeks out and carefully adds to his collection, which is the 3rd largest private collection in the world.
A wine connoisseur’s dream with some of the rarest vintages in store, the cellar’s inventory ranges from such wines as an 1865 Château Lafite, to the oldest and one of the most expensive bottles in the world, a 1727 Rudesheimer Apostelwein from Bremer Ratskeller in the ”Rheinghau” Region, priced at US$200,000, to today’s most popular vintages.
In addition to the considerable wine inventory, Graycliff also boasts a Cognacteque, a unique collection of Cognacs, Armagnacs, Whiskey, Rum and more – one of the largest such collections in the world. The Cognacteque and Wine Cellar are constantly expanding as the CEO makes new finds to add to his collection.
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.
Boulder, USA
Partners Chris Royster and Adam Monette welcome you to The Flagstaff House Restaurant for an unparalleled Colorado dining experience. Located at an elevation of 6,000 feet and nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, The Flagstaff House offers breathtaking views, awarded New American cuisine, and a world-renowned wine list with impeccable service and the touches of a family-owned restaurant.
The Flagstaff House has earned 42 Forbes Travel Guide Four Star ratings and 33 consecutive AAA Four Diamond ratings. We have also received the coveted Wine Spectator Grand Award every year since 1983 and are listed as one of OpenTable’s 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America.
In 2023, The Flagstaff House received Best of Boulder Awards for Fine Dining, Overall Restaurant, Restaurant Service, Wine Selection, and Restaurant Dessert.
Our wine collection is a true family passion and began with founder Don Monette in 1971. With over 16,000 bottles in our cellar and one of only 93 Wine Spectator Grand Award winning wine lists in the world, there is assuredly a perfect match to be found for your evening.
Opfikon, Switzerland
If you love wine, you will have a story to tell after visiting Wunderbrunnen.
Our restaurant’s food philosophy – honored with 14 Gault Millau points, as well as several other awards – perfectly embodies the balancing act between gourmet cuisine and down-to-earth regional flair. In addition to the à-la-carte-selection, our guests can also opt for the ‘Wunderbrunnen Menu’, which includes a choice of three to six courses.
Offering more than 130 wines by the glass certainly leaves hardly anything to be desired.
However, Wunderbrunnen’s great icon is and remains the ever-growing Reserve Wine List, which is unique in Switzerland, not only due to its scope of currently 5815 positions. The list is available to our guests in a printed version, as well as digitally on tablets, featuring interactive navigation via the linked content table.
Represented by more than 2000 wines, Bordeaux remains our core competence. Substantial parts of the selection are also dedicated to Burgundy and Switzerland – both categories represented by roughly 750 wines each. In 2023, nearly 300 positions have been added to our list. This growth has been focused mostly on Italy, Spain and Germany.
Furthermore, several new Countries have entered the stage, such as China, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Croatia. In the expansion of our selection, we not only include well established names, but also strive to provide an attractive platform for ambitious, yet undiscovered young producers.
In pricing, much emphasis is attached to providing fair deals in relation to current market prices. Additionally, we place great importance on the availability of wines in any budget range on our list.
In 2024 Wunderbrunnen has once more launched a unique event program. This includes wine and dines – often hosted by visiting producers –, competitive blind tastings or verticals from cult wineries, such as Château Petrus or Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.
Vitznau, Switzerland
When elegance meets excellence.
The Park Hotel’s grand, majestic walls have protected the imposing 5-star hotel in the hills by the shore of Lake Lucerne for over 100 years. The inner world of this historical edifice allies past and future, where state-of-the-art technology meets an elegant, luxurious décor bursting with nostalgic charm.
This sparkling jewel is characterized by three main themes, Wine & Dine, Art & Culture and Health & Wealth, which are individually explored and implemented in the different areas of the hotel.
Allow yourself to live in the moment and enjoy the enchanting and exciting history and discoveries inside and around the Park Hotel Vitznau. You will easily understand what it means when elegance meets excellence.
Telephone: +41 41 399 60 60
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.
Telephone: (230) 402 26 00
Nassau, Bahamas
Graycliff Restaurant is the first five-star restaurant in the Bahamas and Caribbean.
The restaurant’s cuisine epitomizes elegance in the finest continental and Bahamian tradition with a menu that is both tasteful and distinctive. The secret recipes at Graycliff have set its reputation in the hallmark of the rich and famous. Creative culinary innovation has resulted in a variety of sumptuous dishes that is distinctly its own.
Bahamian dishes have been creatively transformed into sophistication and refinement with the end result being an international reputation for Bahamian cuisine.
Wines, Cognacs, Armagnacs and Ports – Graycliff’s Wine Cellar with an inventory of over 270,000 bottles from over 500 vintners in 21 countries is world renowned.
Email: info@Graycliff.com
Telephone: +1 242-302-9150
New South Wales, Australia
Jonah’s Restaurant and Boutique Hotel is an iconic destination on the Northern Beaches in Sydney, Australia, home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the World.
Nestled on a cliff top overlooking the incredible Whale Beach giving 180° oceans views from every hotel room and restaurant table. An area filled with ocean stretches, unique Australian bush walks, indigenous history and the best scenery Australia has to offer.
A breathtaking and romantic restaurant, Jonah’s has been established since 1929 and has earned a reputation for providing fine dining with exquisite Australian Contemporary, Italian inspired cuisine and a specially curated wine selection of over 1600 labels.
Jonah’s wine list offers guests the opportunity to experience some of the best wine regions and varieties from around the world, also providing a special focus on local Australian winemakers.
The luxury Boutique Hotel offers 12 spacious rooms, each opulently outfitted with custom made furniture, parquetry floors, jacuzzi baths and private balconies to relax and take in the impressive full ocean views. The clifftop pool tropical gardens, high end bar and terrace balcony are a welcoming place to relax and enjoy the ocean views.
Email: enquiries@jonahs.com.au
Telephone: +61 2 9974 5599
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.
Telephone: (852) 2820 8590
North Carolina, USA
The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a singular, sophisticated triumph in North Carolina’s Triangle region. Tucked among whispering Carolina pines on 12 acres of lakefront landscape the protected forest setting of the William B. Umstead State Park, in Cary, North Carolina.
Be welcomed into the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in North Carolina and experience breathtaking views, stunning, art-filled interiors, exquisite dining and indulgent spa treatments in a setting where art, nature and wellness beautifully come together.
Stunning interiors accentuated with privately curated fine art, 150 luxury guest rooms and suites, world-class cuisine, a stimulating spa and gracious hospitality.
Telephone: (866) 877-4141
