Best Wine Bar List

Best Wine Bar List

Best Wine Bar List

Criteria

Wine bars are a precious part of today’s wine culture, even if it is hard to reach a hard and fast definition. The World’s Best Wine Lists adopts as a working definition of wine bar an establishment where it is possible and usual to order a glass or two of wine, and where the focus is squarely on the wine list. Even if it will be possible to have complementary food of some kind. Many wine bars also double as retail outlets, their lists are perhaps shaped by the preferences of their customers to an even greater extent than are those of hotels and restaurants. Judges will consider the criteria of breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value.

Criteria

Wine bars are a precious part of today’s wine culture, even if it is hard to reach a hard and fast definition. The World’s Best Wine Lists adopts as a working definition of wine bar an establishment where it is possible and usual to order a glass or two of wine, and where the focus is squarely on the wine list. Even if it will be possible to have complementary food of some kind. Many wine bars also double as retail outlets, their lists are perhaps shaped by the preferences of their customers to an even greater extent than are those of hotels and restaurants. Judges will consider the criteria of breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value.

WINNERS

Gildas

Australasia | Regional Winner

New South Wales, Australia

Inspired by Lennox Hastie’s time in the foothills of the Basque country, Gildas is a homage to the original pintxo created in San Sebastian with three simple ingredients; a guindilla pepper, an olive, and an anchovy – a creation which coincided with the screening of the eponymous film starring the stunning Rita Hayworth, Gilda, at the San Sebastian Film Festival in 1946.

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High Street Wine Co.

North America | Regional Winner

Texas, USA

Tucked away into a quiet corner of The Historic Pearl near Pearl’s Parkito, High Street Wine Co. opened back in 2016, with a simple goal, to connect with people through wine. High Street’s mantra of “Hospitality First” creates an honest framework for High Street’s, wine cred heavy, team to connect to people through education, genuine service, and a focus on making wine approachable. Led by Advanced Sommelier Austin Tabbone, High Street offers a heavily curated wine list of over 500 unique wines from 20+ countries, wine classes, tastings, flights, a monthly wine club, craft beer, and small bites such as artisan charcuterie, cheeses, and flatbread. Nominated by the James Beard Foundation in 2022 for Outstanding Wine List, High Street boasts an additional set of accolades such as Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, San Antonio’s Tastemaker, San Antonio’s Best Of, and Top 20 Wine Bars in the Country by The Tasting Table.

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La Bodega

South & Central America and the Caribbean | Regional Winner

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

La Bodega is a place that has been carefully designed to give the best welcome to anyone who wants to learn about the wine world; an open invitation to explore your palate.

Thought through down to the last detail, we have carefully crafted a menu that brings together the most classic and emblematic labels of the world of wine and combines them with the most innovative and refreshing proposals to create a one of a kind experiences in the Dominican market – an oasis for the wine lover at the very heart of the Caribbean.

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Vino Bar

Europe | Regional Winner

Ålesund, Norway

We are a small and homely wine bar among the most beautiful fjords Norway has to offer.

We have around 1100 wines from all over the world in our cellar in addition to a large selection by the glass.

You are most welcome to reserve a table and celebrate a special day with us or you can just drop in for a good glass of wine on your way home from work.

We are open every day except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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Wine Bar George

Global Winner

Florida, USA

Led by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, Wine Bar George is the only place in North America to offer more than 200 wines available by the glass, the bottle and the ounce.

All 200 wines are available for guests to order in any amount they wish. Here, guests enjoy wines from acclaimed and well-known wineries as well as growing regions that are up-and-coming.

From an ounce of some of the finest wine in the world to quality frozen wine drinks, this first-of-a-kind wine list offers an unparalleled wine experience. The menu includes family style entrees, small plates and more all masterfully paired by George’s team.

The design for Wine Bar George is similar to a winemaker’s home estate with a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere and is located in Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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Telephone: (407) 490-1800

Marion Wine

Australasia | Regional Winner

Victoria, Australia

Marion is a treasured Fitzroy wine bar, the laidback neighbour to Cutler & Co. Inspired by Andrew’s adventures in convivial bars and bistros across the world, Marion is a place to pause for a moment or to settle in for an indulgent session of eating and drinking.

Our selection contains the bottles we love to drink sourced locally and from around the globe. The list features small producers and exciting blends covering the breadth and depth of the winemaking world.

Marion Wine Bar has a rotating selection of beverages subject to daily changes and availability, much like our menu which is seasonal and generous; catering for whatever your appetite might call for.

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Email: info@marionwine.com.au

Telephone: (03) 9419 6262

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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Email: post@vin-bjorvika.no