The World’s Best Wine Lists is the first such awards program to acknowledge the crucial importance of a good wine selection regardless of size. But there is clearly the potential for greater breadth and depth in longer lists, and this category of Best Long Wine List assesses those that feature more than 500 wines (at 75cl bottle-size). These longer wine lists enable sommeliers to set out collections of wine that have been made over many decades in some instances, featuring in-depth selections and providing a comprehensive choice of wine regions, styles, and grape varieties. They are the restaurants that every wine lover would want to visit for a special occasion and as often as possible, in order to explore the variety of wines on offer. Judges consider the criteria of breadth, depth, height, balance, selection, accuracy, originality, suitability, design, and value when reaching their decision.
Best Long Wine List in the World
Wickens at the Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld - Global Winner 2021
The Royal Mail Hotel, located in Dunkeld, Victoria, is renowned for it’s fine dining based on the exceptional produce grown the Royal Mail Hotel Kitchen Garden, the largest working restaurant kitchen garden in Australia that benefit from in Dunkeld’s micro-climate. Daily, Executive Chef, Robin Wickens and his team of chefs harvest produce that inspires the menu from the orchards, olive groves and extensive organic kitchen garden, which grows more than 400 edible species per year.
The Wickens’ signature dining experience is an eight-course Chef’s Tasting menu with matched wines. In addition, a five-course tasting menu and vegetarian and vegan Chef’s Tasting menus are also available. The sommeliers provide three wine matches: a five-course French Collection wine match, offering a selection of French wines that showcases the breadth and depth of the Royal Mail Hotel wine cellar, the Australian wine match and the cellar wine match. The Royal Mail Hotel’s collection has been steadily built over the past 40 years by Royal Mail Hotel owner Allan Myers and features wines from every major wine region in the world, including Australia’s leading collection of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Each bottle has been carefully selected for its quality and longevity and looked after in temperature-controlled rooms. Guests of the Royal Mail Hotel are invited to join their sommeliers on a daily tour of their acclaimed wine cellar, which holds an impressive 25,000 bottles across 3,700 different labels. Wickens was the Regional Winner for Australasia.
Email: relax@royalmail.com.au
Address: 98 Parker Street, Dunkeld, 3294 VIC, Australia
Asia 2021
Les Amis, Singapore
Classical French cuisine with a touch of Asian aesthetics,” is how Singapore’s Les Amis Group describes the approach at its original, flagship restaurant in the city’s Orchard Road district. Ex-Joël Rebuchon chef Sebastian Lepinoy is the man in the kitchen, combining “French techniques with elements of Japanese produce” in dishes such as foie gras custard served warm with a lightly smoked French eel and a touch of sesame. His partner in the wine cellar, Les Amis Group Wine Director, Timothy Goh, has selected a long and engaging wine list that echoes Lepinoy’s approach in a collection that includes a number of surprises and cutting-edge producers. The restaurant’s vinous ethos is succinctly conveyed in Goh’s “Sommelier’s Selection” of highlights: natural-minded producers from New Zealand (Pyramid Valley) and South Africa (Eben Sadie); restrained Californians (Littorai Roman Vineyard Pinot); lesser-spotted European appellations (Monte Cascas Malvasia Colares, Portugal); and top Burgundy (Ponsot, Leflaive, Roulot, Thibault Liger-Belair). Address: 1 Scotts Road, #01-16 Shaw Centre, 228208 Singapore
Europe 2021
Restaurant Tantris, Munich
Restaurant Tantris opened in 1971 in Munich Germany as one of the first fine dining restaurants in the country. The restaurant re-opened in 2021 following renovations, with a new team and a new Head Chef, Benjamin Chmura. French culinary tradition with a contemporary feel will remain at the core of the restaurant’s culinary approach. The restaurant offers one of the most exciting wine programs in the country based on securing exclusive wines directly from the producers. The Tantris goal is to feature a balanced mix of wines, in every price category and in every style, as long as they are authentic with the aim of offering a great and unpretentious wine experience. World of Fine Wine Judges noted the 'outstanding selection of verticals from Germany, Austria, Bordeaux and Burgundy, Italy and around the world' highlighting that 'most mark-ups are very fair, encouraging fine wine drinking' with a good range of exclusive wines available by-the-glass using the Coravin system. Address: Johann-Fichte Str. 7, Munich, 80805, Germany
North America 2021
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Houston
Pappas Steak House based in Houston, Texas is one of a family-run chain of restaurant. The values of the restaurant are based on using fresh ingredients, preparing everything from scratch each day and investing in having the right people on the staff team. This includes a focus on building a staff team that can ensure every dish goes out flawlessly, that the produce is reliably sourced and the dishes, including pastries, are all created in-house. The restaurant’s sommeliers are chosen to be among the best in the business, advancing through the highest levels of certification and the investment in the wine program has been resulted in an award-winning wine listing. The collection boasts 3,900 distinct wines, including selections from every fine wine producing region across the world, and this is constantly expanding both in depth and breadth. In each region there are some interesting choices, as well as the most famous producers. Building strong relationships with producers across the globe allows the team to access many hard-to-get specialty wines. World of Fine Wine Judges note that on this list 'everything is covered - formats, regions, varieties, styles - it is fully comprehensive.' Address: 5839 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, TX 77057, USA
South & Central America/ Caribbean 2021
Grand Old House, Cayman
The Grand Old House on Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, sits on an idyllic seafront location in a plantation era-style Great House built in 1908. The restaurant opened in 1970 and since then has been the premier seaside restaurant of the Cayman Islands, offering first-class food, ambiance, musical entertainment, service and fine wines. The exceptional Caribbean and continental cuisine is based on a seasonal mix of local and imported produce. The Grand Old House has assembled a wine collection of more than 15,000 bottles from around the world, stored in the elegant Wine Room. It covers all major wine-growing regions of the world with a focus on Bordeaux, Napa Valley and Tuscany for reds; and Italy, California and France for whites. There is a notable selection of mature vintages and an extensive selection of large formats from Magnum to Melchior. A highlight of the spirits list is vintage Armagnac dating back to the 1890s, along with a fine collection of Cuban cigars. Address: 648 South Church Street, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Middle East & Africa 2021
Archipel at Constance Prince Maurice, Mauritius
Archipel is set within the 5-star, luxury hotel, Constance Prince Maurice, in Mauritius’ western cove, Poste de Flacq. Designed by architectural mastermind Jean Marc Eynaud and designer David Edwards, Constance Prince Maurice is where style, space and architectural designs come together and draw on inspiration from Feng Shui principles. The hotel is set amidst lush tropical greenery with an infinity pool and natural setting instilling a sense of tranquillity. Guests at the Archipel restaurant can savour fine dining and discover Constance's philosophy of food based on French cuisine with a light Mauritian twist. Beautifully crafted dishes are served in an elegant setting. Guests can request a suggested food pairing incorporating an exclusive bottle from the wine cellar. Address: Choisy Road, Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
Asia 2021
Les Amis, Singapore
Classical French cuisine with a touch of Asian aesthetics,” is how Singapore’s Les Amis Group describes the approach at its original, flagship restaurant in the city’s Orchard Road district. Ex-Joël Rebuchon chef Sebastian Lepinoy is the man in the kitchen, combining “French techniques with elements of Japanese produce” in dishes such as foie gras custard served warm with a lightly smoked French eel and a touch of sesame. His partner in the wine cellar, Les Amis Group Wine Director, Timothy Goh, has selected a long and engaging wine list that echoes Lepinoy’s approach in a collection that includes a number of surprises and cutting-edge producers. The restaurant’s vinous ethos is succinctly conveyed in Goh’s “Sommelier’s Selection” of highlights: natural-minded producers from New Zealand (Pyramid Valley) and South Africa (Eben Sadie); restrained Californians (Littorai Roman Vineyard Pinot); lesser-spotted European appellations (Monte Cascas Malvasia Colares, Portugal); and top Burgundy (Ponsot, Leflaive, Roulot, Thibault Liger-Belair). Address: 1 Scotts Road, #01-16 Shaw Centre, 228208 Singapore
Europe 2021
Restaurant Tantris, Munich
Restaurant Tantris opened in 1971 in Munich Germany as one of the first fine dining restaurants in the country. The restaurant re-opened in 2021 following renovations, with a new team and a new Head Chef, Benjamin Chmura. French culinary tradition with a contemporary feel will remain at the core of the restaurant’s culinary approach. The restaurant offers one of the most exciting wine programs in the country based on securing exclusive wines directly from the producers. The Tantris goal is to feature a balanced mix of wines, in every price category and in every style, as long as they are authentic with the aim of offering a great and unpretentious wine experience. World of Fine Wine Judges noted the 'outstanding selection of verticals from Germany, Austria, Bordeaux and Burgundy, Italy and around the world' highlighting that 'most mark-ups are very fair, encouraging fine wine drinking' with a good range of exclusive wines available by-the-glass using the Coravin system. Address: Johann-Fichte Str. 7, Munich, 80805, Germany
North America 2021
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Houston
Pappas Steak House based in Houston, Texas is one of a family-run chain of restaurant. The values of the restaurant are based on using fresh ingredients, preparing everything from scratch each day and investing in having the right people on the staff team. This includes a focus on building a staff team that can ensure every dish goes out flawlessly, that the produce is reliably sourced and the dishes, including pastries, are all created in-house. The restaurant’s sommeliers are chosen to be among the best in the business, advancing through the highest levels of certification and the investment in the wine program has been resulted in an award-winning wine listing. The collection boasts 3,900 distinct wines, including selections from every fine wine producing region across the world, and this is constantly expanding both in depth and breadth. In each region there are some interesting choices, as well as the most famous producers. Building strong relationships with producers across the globe allows the team to access many hard-to-get specialty wines. World of Fine Wine Judges note that on this list 'everything is covered - formats, regions, varieties, styles - it is fully comprehensive.' Address: 5839 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, TX 77057, USA
South & Central America/ Caribbean 2021
Grand Old House, Cayman
The Grand Old House on Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, sits on an idyllic seafront location in a plantation era-style Great House built in 1908. The restaurant opened in 1970 and since then has been the premier seaside restaurant of the Cayman Islands, offering first-class food, ambiance, musical entertainment, service and fine wines. The exceptional Caribbean and continental cuisine is based on a seasonal mix of local and imported produce. The Grand Old House has assembled a wine collection of more than 15,000 bottles from around the world, stored in the elegant Wine Room. It covers all major wine-growing regions of the world with a focus on Bordeaux, Napa Valley and Tuscany for reds; and Italy, California and France for whites. There is a notable selection of mature vintages and an extensive selection of large formats from Magnum to Melchior. A highlight of the spirits list is vintage Armagnac dating back to the 1890s, along with a fine collection of Cuban cigars. Address: 648 South Church Street, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Middle East & Africa 2021
Archipel at Constance Prince Maurice, Mauritius
Archipel is set within the 5-star, luxury hotel, Constance Prince Maurice, in Mauritius’ western cove, Poste de Flacq. Designed by architectural mastermind Jean Marc Eynaud and designer David Edwards, Constance Prince Maurice is where style, space and architectural designs come together and draw on inspiration from Feng Shui principles. The hotel is set amidst lush tropical greenery with an infinity pool and natural setting instilling a sense of tranquillity. Guests at the Archipel restaurant can savour fine dining and discover Constance's philosophy of food based on French cuisine with a light Mauritian twist. Beautifully crafted dishes are served in an elegant setting. Guests can request a suggested food pairing incorporating an exclusive bottle from the wine cellar. Address: Choisy Road, Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
Asia 2020
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Hong Kong - Regional Winner
Awarded three Michelin stars for the eighth consecutive year since 2012, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon opened its doors in Hong Kong in 2006, based on a new concept created by Joël Robuchon in Tokyo three years earlier. The décor of the L’Atelier restaurant series is contemporary-chic awash with lush red velvet and dark wood furniture. The restaurant is divided into two areas—L’Atelier and Le Jardin. L’Atelier is designed with a circular bar enveloping an open kitchen, allowing guests to witness all aspects of cooking—from preparation to plating. The menu offers a variety of French classics in innovative tapas-style portions. Le Jardin has an elegant interior setting and looks out to a quaint rooftop garden. It offers a contemporary fine-dining experience and a menu of gourmet French cuisine. Address: Shop 401, 4/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Australasia 2020
FermentAsian, Tanunda - Regional Winner
Based in Tanunda, South Australia, FermentAsian is an award-winning Vietnamese restaurant created by chef owner Tuoi Do. The food at FermentAsian has its roots firmly entrenched in Tuio's Vietnamese heritage and that of her parents who arrived in the Barossa Valley in March 2010. Tuio believes in supporting local producers especially those producers who share her ethical beliefs. Many of the vegetables and herbs that are intrinsic to Vietnamese cuisine and that feature in the menu,particularly the pungent herbs, come from her family's home gardens. The restaurant offers a Chef's Table menu as well as an a la Carte menu. The wine list is innovative and noted as serving 'as a beacon to pilgrims of the palate whose questing brings them to the Barossa in search of vinous exploration, evocation and education.' The list is instructive and offers a wide scope and diversity of international wines as well as featuring those from the surrounding Barossa region. Address: 90 Murray Street, Tanunda, South Australia, Australia 5352
Europe 2020
Park Hotel, Vossevangen - Global Winner
Situated on the banks of Lake Vangsvatnet in the centre of Voss, Norway, Park Hotel Vossevangen enjoys magnificent views of the surrounding nature. The menu of the hotel’s Elysée restaurant changes frequently according to the seasons and the availability of local produce, featuring local Norwegian delicacies as well as international dishes. Jan-Bruse Andersen carved out the legendary cellar over 30 years ago. Today his tradition is carried on by Francesco Marzola, the hotel’s wine director and the cellar is filled with wines from all over the world. The award winning cellar has also been recognised by World of Fine Wine for the World’s Best Wine Map which, together with advice from the hotel’s sommeliers, enables guests to find the perfect match for the cuisine. Wine tours of the cellar are also available. That wine by the glass offering is something else. World of Fine Wine Judges noted 'the entire list has so much attention to detail, it's a joy!! With degorgement dates where of interest, and great verticals of great producers. The great plus is, prices could not be more fair.' Park Hotel Vossevangen As, Uttrågata 3, 5700 Voss, Norway
North America 2020
The Modern, New York - Regional Winner
The Modern is a two Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant based at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. One of the three dining spaces, the fine dining restaurant overlooks the sculpture garden, while the kitchen table offering a front-row seat on the kitchen and a tasting menu and the bar room offers à la carte dining. The wine list includes 3,000 selections and covers all regions of the world, with a strong emphasis on French, Australian, America, and Northern Italian wines but including minor and more esoteric regions . This enormous, and inspiring, selection of wines includes a wide choice of vintages and cuvees from the top producers alongside lesser known, up-and-coming producers. Address: 9 West 53rd Street, New York City, New York 10019, United States
South & Central America/ Caribbean 2020
Grand Old House, Grand Cayman - Regional Winner
The Grand Old House on Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, sits on an idyllic seafront location in a plantation era-style Great House built in 1908. The restaurant opened in 1970 and since then has been the premier seaside restaurant of the Cayman Islands, offering first-class food, ambience, musical entertainment, service and fine wines. The exceptional Caribbean and continental cuisine is based on a seasonal mix of local and imported produce. The Grand Old House has assembled a wine collection of more than 15,000 bottles from around the world, stored in the elegant Wine Room. It covers all major wine-growing regions of the world with a focus on Bordeaux, Napa Valley and Tuscany for reds; and Italy, California and France for whites. There is a notable selection of mature vintages and an extensive selection of large formats from Magnum to Melchior. A highlight of the spirits list is vintage Armagnac dating back to the 1890s, along with a fine collection of Cuban cigars. Address: 648 South Church Street, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Middle East & Africa 2020
Archipel at Constance Prince Maurice, Mauritius - Regional Winner
Savour fine dining and discover Constance's philosophy of food with a light Mauritian twist at Archipel restaurant. Beautifully crafted dishes are served in an elegant setting, with a view across the glimmering beaches and infinity pools. Amateurs de vin can request a suggested food pairing incorporating an exclusive bottle from the wine cellar. Archipel is set within the 5-star, luxury hotel, Constance Prince Maurice, in Mauritius’ western cove, Poste de Flacq. Address: Constance Prince Maurice, Choisy Road, Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
Asia 2020
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Hong Kong - Regional Winner
Awarded three Michelin stars for the eighth consecutive year since 2012, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon opened its doors in Hong Kong in 2006, based on a new concept created by Joël Robuchon in Tokyo three years earlier. The décor of the L’Atelier restaurant series is contemporary-chic awash with lush red velvet and dark wood furniture. The restaurant is divided into two areas—L’Atelier and Le Jardin. L’Atelier is designed with a circular bar enveloping an open kitchen, allowing guests to witness all aspects of cooking—from preparation to plating. The menu offers a variety of French classics in innovative tapas-style portions. Le Jardin has an elegant interior setting and looks out to a quaint rooftop garden. It offers a contemporary fine-dining experience and a menu of gourmet French cuisine. Address: Shop 401, 4/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Australasia 2020
FermentAsian, Tanunda - Regional Winner
Based in Tanunda, South Australia, FermentAsian is an award-winning Vietnamese restaurant created by chef owner Tuoi Do. The food at FermentAsian has its roots firmly entrenched in Tuio's Vietnamese heritage and that of her parents who arrived in the Barossa Valley in March 2010. Tuio believes in supporting local producers especially those producers who share her ethical beliefs. Many of the vegetables and herbs that are intrinsic to Vietnamese cuisine and that feature in the menu,particularly the pungent herbs, come from her family's home gardens. The restaurant offers a Chef's Table menu as well as an a la Carte menu. The wine list is innovative and noted as serving 'as a beacon to pilgrims of the palate whose questing brings them to the Barossa in search of vinous exploration, evocation and education.' The list is instructive and offers a wide scope and diversity of international wines as well as featuring those from the surrounding Barossa region. Address: 90 Murray Street, Tanunda, South Australia, Australia 5352
Europe 2020
Park Hotel, Vossevangen - Global Winner
Situated on the banks of Lake Vangsvatnet in the centre of Voss, Norway, Park Hotel Vossevangen enjoys magnificent views of the surrounding nature. The menu of the hotel’s Elysée restaurant changes frequently according to the seasons and the availability of local produce, featuring local Norwegian delicacies as well as international dishes. Jan-Bruse Andersen carved out the legendary cellar over 30 years ago. Today his tradition is carried on by Francesco Marzola, the hotel’s wine director and the cellar is filled with wines from all over the world. The award winning cellar has also been recognised by World of Fine Wine for the World’s Best Wine Map which, together with advice from the hotel’s sommeliers, enables guests to find the perfect match for the cuisine. Wine tours of the cellar are also available. That wine by the glass offering is something else. World of Fine Wine Judges noted 'the entire list has so much attention to detail, it's a joy!! With degorgement dates where of interest, and great verticals of great producers. The great plus is, prices could not be more fair.' Park Hotel Vossevangen As, Uttrågata 3, 5700 Voss, Norway
North America 2020
The Modern, New York - Regional Winner
The Modern is a two Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant based at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. One of the three dining spaces, the fine dining restaurant overlooks the sculpture garden, while the kitchen table offering a front-row seat on the kitchen and a tasting menu and the bar room offers à la carte dining. The wine list includes 3,000 selections and covers all regions of the world, with a strong emphasis on French, Australian, America, and Northern Italian wines but including minor and more esoteric regions . This enormous, and inspiring, selection of wines includes a wide choice of vintages and cuvees from the top producers alongside lesser known, up-and-coming producers. Address: 9 West 53rd Street, New York City, New York 10019, United States
South & Central America/ Caribbean 2020
Grand Old House, Grand Cayman - Regional Winner
The Grand Old House on Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, sits on an idyllic seafront location in a plantation era-style Great House built in 1908. The restaurant opened in 1970 and since then has been the premier seaside restaurant of the Cayman Islands, offering first-class food, ambience, musical entertainment, service and fine wines. The exceptional Caribbean and continental cuisine is based on a seasonal mix of local and imported produce. The Grand Old House has assembled a wine collection of more than 15,000 bottles from around the world, stored in the elegant Wine Room. It covers all major wine-growing regions of the world with a focus on Bordeaux, Napa Valley and Tuscany for reds; and Italy, California and France for whites. There is a notable selection of mature vintages and an extensive selection of large formats from Magnum to Melchior. A highlight of the spirits list is vintage Armagnac dating back to the 1890s, along with a fine collection of Cuban cigars. Address: 648 South Church Street, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Middle East & Africa 2020
Archipel at Constance Prince Maurice, Mauritius - Regional Winner
Savour fine dining and discover Constance's philosophy of food with a light Mauritian twist at Archipel restaurant. Beautifully crafted dishes are served in an elegant setting, with a view across the glimmering beaches and infinity pools. Amateurs de vin can request a suggested food pairing incorporating an exclusive bottle from the wine cellar. Archipel is set within the 5-star, luxury hotel, Constance Prince Maurice, in Mauritius’ western cove, Poste de Flacq. Address: Constance Prince Maurice, Choisy Road, Poste de Flacq, Mauritius