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

Chún

Asia | Regional Winner

MGM Cotai, Macao

CHÚN pays homage to Cantonese traditions through its authentic-refined Cantonese flair, which emphasizes on flavors of the freshest local ingredients, reinvented with top-quality global imports. Located beneath the world record glass roof with ample natural light, Chún is a one-of-a-kind Cantonese restaurant where guests can enjoy classic Cantonese dishes made with a variety of live seafood and finest dim sum in town, under an indoor alfresco setting. Chún is also fully embellished with stunning contemporary décor in the theme of “crane”, which symbolizes longevity, complementing its signature wellness-centric and aromatic dishes.

CHEF TAM YIM CHAN, Executive Sous Chef helming Chún, possesses over three decades of culinary experience in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing. Formerly working at various reputable refined Cantonese restaurants, Chef Tam is well-known for his expertise to preserve the freshness and original essence of foods and also his methods to cook the most luxurious traditional Cantonese dishes such as abalone, sea cucumber, and fish maw, all requiring substantial years of training and high level of culinary techniques.

Two signature seafood dishes are highly recommended. First is the “Stir-Fried Boston Lobster with Assorted Onion”, a live Boston lobster cooked in high temperature oil then stir-fried to showcase the cornerstone of Cantonese cooking technique, “wok chi”, as well as to manage the cooking time perfectly to keep the freshness of the lobster. Another one is the “Baked Crab Shell Stuffed with Crab Meat and White Mushroom”, a classic dish that was once for those of a lavish status, is reinvented at Chún with fresh crab meat delicately stuffed within the shell, delivering spoonful of sweetness of this crustacean combined with sautéed mushroom. The “Tea Smoked Crispy Chicken” is also a beloved dish for its perfect crisp and juiciness that ends with a lingering aroma of exquisite Longjing tea.

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LPM

Middle East & Africa | Regional Winner

Dubai, UAE

Step into LPM DIFC, past the olive trees and lavender into a sun-dappled, bougainvillea-lined terrace… and let Gate Village and the Dubai International Financial Center fall away behind you.

Signature cocktails at the bar, which takes up nearly all of one wall, quite a destination in its own right. French Riviera-inspired cuisine prepared à-la-minute. The poulet, les escargots, un autre Tomatini?

This place of crackling energy, this celebration of people, this Côte d’Azur, this La Belle Époque, c’est magnifique.

Learn more about our philosophy here.

Begin your Dubai restaurant culinary excursion with La Petite Maison.

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Saké, The Rocks

Australasia | Regional Winner

Sydney, Australia

The iconic flagship of the Saké Restaurant & Bar fleet is housed in an elegant, split-level heritage building in The Rocks, with original sandstone features and a stylish crowd-pleasing ambience. Accents of Japanese design are present in a beautiful wall of bright-coloured sake barrels, and eye-catching, whole-of-wall artwork featuring an enchanting Japanese, tattooed girl. As serene as it is vivacious, Saké Restaurant & Bar The Rocks has a loyal following and a deep-rooted reputation that continues to attract first-time diners and gastronomic adventurers.

A 30-seat private dining room and two smaller semi-private rooms, a communal banquet dining area, casual bar-side tables and kaunta seki, or counter seating, overlooking the sushi bar offer versatile spaces for group events and gatherings.

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Vin Bjørvika

Europe | Regional 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.

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Vintage '78 Wine Bar

North America | Regional Winner

Overland Park, USA

DRINK WELL MORE OFTEN!

That’s our motto at Vintage ’78, a timeless wine bar located in the heart of bustling Downtown Overland Park.

We offer a refined casual dining experience where elevated wine bar bites are served alongside craveable American classics in a chic and lively, yet intimate atmosphere.

Our goal is to provide a world–class wine experience that is fun and accessible for our guests and to create an inviting neighborhood space to enjoy some of life’s little indulgences.

Vintage ’78 Wine Bar features one of the largest selections of wine-by-the-glass in the Midwest, serving incremental pour sizes and flights as well as fantastic charcuterie and artisan cheese offered a la carte.

With the help of our knowledgeable staff, there are so many ways our guests can enjoy unforgettable experiences time and time again.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Telephone: +1 858-673-7512