The categories for the first few editions of the World’s Best Wine Lists centered on the ambition, innovation, and passion of the restaurateur or sommelier in selecting interesting and varied wines. It soon became apparent to the Judges, however, as they studied hundreds of lists every year, that one aspect that significantly affected the ability of a guest to enjoy the process of wine selection was the appearance, clarity, and navigability of the wine list itself. All too often, design is the Achilles heel of otherwise good or great lists. The Best Designed Wine List category was therefore added to celebrate and promote those restaurants that put the proper effort, time, and thought into the format of their wine list, including everything from the font, font size, and layout, to the organizing principles, whether those be color, country, region, style, price, or some other consideration. Although all Category-Award Judges assess and return their ratings for Design, they are fortunate to have expert insight from their colleague Alder Yarrow, who has a background as a high-level professional designer.
Best Designed Wine List in the World
House of Tides - Global Winner 2022
Opened in February 2014 by Kenny & Abbie Atkinson, House of Tides is located on the historical Newcastle Quayside and set within the beautifully restored Grade 1 listed 16th Century former merchant’s town house.
House of Tides is a casual, informal fine dining restaurant which is set over two floors. The rustic ground floor entrance level with its original 16th century flagstones and exposed beams, provides an excellent venue whether you’re settling-in for a drink, pre-dinner aperitif or a leisurely nightcap. The first floor which houses the main restaurant seating area also with exposed beams, big open fireplace as well as views over the River Tyne.
Kenny and Abbie’s vision for House of Tides was to create a casual and informal space where everybody should feel comfortable and relaxed with no compromise on quality.
House of Tides is Newcastle’s only One Star Michelin and Four AA Rosette awarded restaurant.
Telephone:
+85388811800
Address:
Mesa
Email:
winniechen@sjmresorts.com
Website:
https://www.grandlisboapalace.com/en/restaurants-n-bars/mesa
Asia
Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau (“Grand Lisboa Palace”) is a gastronomy hub with trend-setting restaurants for worldwide food lovers, curated by award-winning chefs, and offering a delicious variety of cuisines to enthral the senses. Located at THE KARL LAGERFELD hotel tower of the resort, Mesa is a restaurant that offers an exquisite menu of contemporary Portuguese flavours which manifest the tradition, quality, authenticity, and farm-to-table philosophy of dining. Using a combination of traditional and modern methods, Mesa creates a menu that features classic favourites and seasonal specialities that use eclectic Portuguese ingredients with a hint of modern flair. Designed by fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld, the restaurant’s interior features a bold blend of contemporary design and oriental inspiration. Here, the designer's signature style and favourite colours – geometric patterns, shapes, and lines in black, white and gold – are stylishly infused with elements from the East. For an elevated gastronomic experience, Mesa’s food offerings can also be paired with a wine and sake list that features 1,427 labels of old world and new world wines ranging from “cellar extraordinary” wines to sommelier-recommended labels. Curated through a passion for wine, Grand Lisboa Palace’s award-winning sommeliers have handpicked the best and most interesting terroir selections from an array of bespoke winemakers. With 43 wines served by the glass, our list also features half-bottle and large format selections. In addition, Mesa offers a total of 127 labels of biodynamic wines, comprising 9% of the wine list. With such a large range of wine choices, pricing for each wine is varied, thus assuring great value for money. Through this wine list, Mesa invites guests to experience an authentic journey of wine representing the harmony of aromas, flavours and textures which symbolise a passion for culinary excellence at Grand Lisboa Palace.
Australasia
Address:
Hakkasan Abu Dhabi
Middle East and Africa
Address:
Lazy Bear
North America
South & Central America
Gastón Acurio leads the kitchen at Astrid & Gastón, which is at the forefront of contemporary Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant, based in Lima, Peru, is named after Gastón and his wife Astrid Gutsche. The food is inventive, unexpected, joyful, and delicious, with a stellar wine list that encompasses a global offering. The restaurant’s imaginative menu changes every six months, with each dish presented as an exquisite combination of colors, flavors and textures. The exemplary wine list includes over 250 options from around the world and the restaurant can advise on pairing wines to complement each menu choice, and guests can ask for personalized recommendations from the knowledgeable in-house sommeliers. Address: Avenue Paz Soldán 290, San Isidro, Lima, Peru
Asia
Mesa
Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau (“Grand Lisboa Palace”) is a gastronomy hub with trend-setting restaurants for worldwide food lovers, curated by award-winning chefs, and offering a delicious variety of cuisines to enthral the senses. Located at THE KARL LAGERFELD hotel tower of the resort, Mesa is a restaurant that offers an exquisite menu of contemporary Portuguese flavours which manifest the tradition, quality, authenticity, and farm-to-table philosophy of dining. Using a combination of traditional and modern methods, Mesa creates a menu that features classic favourites and seasonal specialities that use eclectic Portuguese ingredients with a hint of modern flair. Designed by fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld, the restaurant’s interior features a bold blend of contemporary design and oriental inspiration. Here, the designer's signature style and favourite colours – geometric patterns, shapes, and lines in black, white and gold – are stylishly infused with elements from the East. For an elevated gastronomic experience, Mesa’s food offerings can also be paired with a wine and sake list that features 1,427 labels of old world and new world wines ranging from “cellar extraordinary” wines to sommelier-recommended labels. Curated through a passion for wine, Grand Lisboa Palace’s award-winning sommeliers have handpicked the best and most interesting terroir selections from an array of bespoke winemakers. With 43 wines served by the glass, our list also features half-bottle and large format selections. In addition, Mesa offers a total of 127 labels of biodynamic wines, comprising 9% of the wine list. With such a large range of wine choices, pricing for each wine is varied, thus assuring great value for money. Through this wine list, Mesa invites guests to experience an authentic journey of wine representing the harmony of aromas, flavours and textures which symbolise a passion for culinary excellence at Grand Lisboa Palace.
Australasia
Hopgoods
Middle East and Africa
Hakkasan Abu Dhabi
North America
Lazy Bear
South & Central America
Astrid & Gastón
Gastón Acurio leads the kitchen at Astrid & Gastón, which is at the forefront of contemporary Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant, based in Lima, Peru, is named after Gastón and his wife Astrid Gutsche. The food is inventive, unexpected, joyful, and delicious, with a stellar wine list that encompasses a global offering. The restaurant’s imaginative menu changes every six months, with each dish presented as an exquisite combination of colors, flavors and textures. The exemplary wine list includes over 250 options from around the world and the restaurant can advise on pairing wines to complement each menu choice, and guests can ask for personalized recommendations from the knowledgeable in-house sommeliers. Address: Avenue Paz Soldán 290, San Isidro, Lima, Peru