71Above

Los Angeles, United States

In the heart of downtown Los Angeles and almost 1,000 feet above ground level, 71Above is the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi. From Malibu to Laguna Hills and the surrounding mountain ranges, guests can enjoy an uninterrupted panorama in an upscale, romantic atmosphere. In addition to the magnificent views, 71Above offers a variety of dining experiences. Guests may choose to dine within the buzz of the bar, our relaxed bistro-style SkyLounge, or the lively main dining room. We also offer an interactive chef's table experience facing our open kitchen, edge tables positioned looking out over West Los Angeles, and quieter, semi-private dining areas. Executive Chef Javier Lopez prepares elevated seasonal modern American cuisine. The wine list is international with some focus on wines from the United States and a good selection of wines by-the-glass. Address: 633 W 5th St 71st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States

Acanto

Chicago, United States

Featuring Chicago's premier Italian wine list, Acanto Wine Bar sits in front of Millennium Park on bustling Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown. The restaurant's beautiful patio and cosy dining room are just steps away from the theatre district and popular concert venue. Acanto serves fine central Italian cuisine that honours traditional methods of preparing regional Italian cuisine and using artisanal ingredients from Midwestern farmers and producers. Acanto is well-known for its award-winning wine list with a curated list showcasing more than 700 wines from Italy’s 20 regions and includes bottles from upcoming winemakers and rare vintages. The World of Fine Wine Judges praised the wine list as providing 'innovative and fun ways to excite wine consumers: "three-liter thursdays!"' with 'lovely snippets of useful information throughout'. Address: 18 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60603, United States

Barcelona Wine Bar

Irving, United States

The tapas bars within the Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurants group are located in a number of US states. The award-winning restaurants and bars are inspired by the culture of Spain. The ever-changing menu is focused on clean flavours, seasonal ingredients, specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean, and rustic small plate presentations created by chefs with tremendous talent. Barcelona Wine Bar offers an eclectic and award-winning selection of wines from Spain and South America and boasts one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the U.S. The World of Fine Wines Judges that overall this list 'feels very considered.' Address: 22 Elizabeth Street, Irving, CT, 06854, United States

Casa Mono & Bar Jamón

New York, United States

Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamón are located next to each other in Gramercy Park, New York City. The doors of award-winning Casa Mono swing out into pretty, tree-lined Irving Place welcoming diners to a restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava. Executive Chef Andy Nusser has reimagined classic dishes with an affinity for adventurous proteins like sweetbreads, cockscombs, and pig’s feet. The space is equipped with a mosaic tile floor; the interior walls are lined with bottles of sherries and wines. Next door, Bar Jamón is a bustling, cozy, communal tapas bar that serves Iberico ham, from which it takes its name, sliced paper-thin on antique Berkel slicers, along with ofjamón, bocadillos, conservas, an extensive cheese selection and addictive churros y chocolate. Casa Mono and Bar Jamón share a wine list of nearly 600 wines, representing a thoughtful and thorough selection of Spain’s rapidly expanding world of wine. Their mission recently seems to be to grow their collection of verticals from classic producers and they have also taken the time to purchase rare and old wines from private cellars in Bilbao, Spain and other small importers. Address: 52 Irving Place, New York City, New York, United States 10003

Compline Wine Bar and Restaurant

Napa, United States

Compline in Napa, California, is a premier gathering spot for tourists, locals, and the wine trade. It is a wine bar, restaurant and retail shop, a space where you can drink and learn about world-class wines, tuck into a delicious meal, and purchase newly discovered bottles to take home. Compline boasts all the laidback Californian accoutrements: a concrete bar, an indoor–outdoor lounge with comfortable sofas, and a 26-seat patio made for relaxing with a glass in hand, Napa-style. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, featuring a menu rooted in Napa cuisine, simple, shareable, seasonal, and locally sourced. The 400-selection wine list, called 'excellent' by World’s Best Wine Lists Judges, focuses on Napa and nearby favourites as well as classic bottles from across the world. The listing includes useful headers to break up the long list, with sections within Napa like 'Italian grapes', 'Rhone grapes, and 'German grapes' that make it all more engaging. The Judges were impressed by Compline's very modest $15 corkage fee, as well as the selection of retail wines that include $15-$35 bottles. Compline offers several weekly wine classes for beginners and seasoned pros, led by co-owner and Master Sommelier, Matt Stamp.

Cote

New York, United States

Cote is an award-winning New York restaurant that combines Korean barbeque food with classic American steak. Smokeless grills at every table, combined with cuts from Cote’s in-house dry aging room, ensure that every morsel of steak is hot, fresh, and caramelized to perfection, creating a convivial and interactive atmosphere. Priding itself on providing USDA Prime Beef, this establishment has its own salt blend, giving their meats a unique taste. The wine selection includes over 1,200 labels with a focus on producers dedicated to sustainable, organic or biodynamic practices and supporting marginalised wine producers. The listing includes a good range of magnums, from which they offer a by-the-glass option, and an impressive spirits list too, including Japanese whisky.

Formento's

Chicago, United States

Located in Fulton Market District within Chicago's bustling West Loop, Formento's is an Italian restaurant that features the bright and light flavors of Italy. Created as a nod to the owner's grandmother, "Nonna Formento," guests will experience an array of dishes steeped from traditional family recipes alongside new-age dishes. The world-class wine menu offers guests more than 600 varietals from around the world including attractive US and international curated lists. The World of Fine Wine Judges noted there was an 'absolutely thrilling tour through Italy... lots of classics from renowned regions, but also a thorough look at smaller regions and lesser known italian grapes'. The list format was praised for the lovely illustrations and Judges noted that it was 'brilliant to see all the grapes written out'.

The Gage

Chicago, United States

Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile in the historic Gage buildings, The Gage restaurant has been a standard of exceptional hospitality for over a decade. The restaurant effortlessly blends European influence with American style. Refined, rustic fare is complemented by an innovative drinks program in a lively, convivial setting. The beverage list and extensive spirits collection presents known varieties in a different light. The list provides a grouping of the wines by helpful descriptions about wine style or tasting note. There are also appealing whisky flights available too.

Havana Restaurant

Bar Harbor, United States

Located in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine, near Acadia National Park, Havana is committed to serving local and organic meats, produce and seafood. All of the meats are “naturally raised” meaning no steroids, antibiotics or hormones and “humanely raised” meaning room to roam, proper shelter and gentle handling. Havana makes every effort to buy only sustainably harvested seafood, primarily from the Gulf of Maine and sources produce from local farms along with their own organic garden in downtown Bar Harbor. The Wine list is collated to offer wines to pair with the menu and different budgets and is drawn from every continent on the planet, with Judges noted the 'individual and eclectic approach' and enjoyed seeing wine from New Mexico to Washington, Ribeira Sacra to Chinon. 'There is a brilliant expanded Orange wine section.. truly international.' The World of Fine Wine Judges noted that it is 'fun to see a Maine traditional method sparkling made from Blueberries on the list.' Keg wines and notes about organic/biodynamic wines, all very 'on trend'. The offer of 15 wines for $49 or less was judged to be 'fantastic and inclusive'.

Junoon

New York, United States

Junoon in New York is an award-winning fine dining restaurant that seeks to redefine Indian gastronomy and to elevate it to unprecedented heights. Restaurateur Rajesh Bhardwaj, inspired to share his love for the food and culture of his native India, has assembled a talented team to create a world-class restaurant that re-defines how Indian cuisine is presented on the international gastronomic stage. While Junoon's wine list focuses on pairing wine with Indian cuisine they try to keep it as diverse and eclectic as possible in terms of regions, grapes, vintages and budget. You’ll find all the classics as well as some unusual names to reflect the diversity and creativity of the menu, in a balanced and easy-to-read format. The World of Fine Wine Judges noted the 'treasure trove of wine gems' on the list, with many VIP pioneers of their regions, or well-known but rare finds. Judges recognised that 'much thorough care went into this list'.

Kinship

Washington DC, United States

Located in Washington DC, Kinship is housed in an historic brick building dating back to 1907. Inside antique materials and furniture pieces are combined with modern details to create an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere, with a fireplace in the restaurant and a lounge area. The menu offers creative and contemporary American cuisine embodying a celebration of craft, dishes that evoke the chef’s travels, high quality ingredients and indulgence. The wine program features wines from the world’s major viticulture regions with a focus on domestic and French selections. The list highlights a collection of wines in various formats including older wines as well as wines from small producers that are released in limited quantities. This juxtaposition of old and new wine styles makes even the old classics seem cool.

Majordōmo

Los Angeles, United States

Located in Los Angeles, California, Majordōmo’s high beamed ceiling and broad flagstone flooring creates a sense of openness and modernity. This interior design complements the menu’s focus on Californian cuisine that takes inspiration from the diverse food cultures of the region. Fresh, local southern Californian produce is the focus of the dishes. The wine listing has been judged to be brilliant by World of Fine Wine Judges, noting particularly the truly interesting and unique wines in the listing’s 'Something Different' section. Address: 1725 Naud St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

Marta

New York, United States

Marta, located at The Redbury New York hotel just north of Madison Square Park, is a lively restaurant. Inspired by the rustic cooking of Rome and the season’s freshest local produce, Marta is known for family-style roasts, grilled seafood, and vegetables cooked over open fire, alongside thin, crackly-crusted pizzas. The restaurant has an all-Italian wine list, in which wine director Jack Mason, displays his enthusiasm for matching people to bottles and vice versa. Marta is at the forefront with its wine list and the expertise of its sommelier. Guests can order wine by the glass too, and the sommelier team often decant the wine before bringing it to patrons, offering a truly attentive service for guests. World of Fine Wine Judges noted that the list was 'brilliant in every way.. truly curated to show best of Italy, with top Champagne selections.' Address: Martha Washington hotel, 29 E 29th St, New York, NY, 10016, United States

Petit Crenn

San Francisco, United States

Petit Crenn sits behind an unassuming façade, mere steps from San Francisco Bay. Co-owner and Chef Dominique Crenn offers various multi-course experiences in an inviting and luxurious dining room. With the owner’s father's paintings hung upon the walls and a menu in the form of a poem waiting for each guest, Atelier Crenn embodies the artistry of fine dining. Chef Crenn’s modern vision for fine French cuisine is drawn from her heritage. Inspiration for the menu is often personal and rooted in a sense of constant evolution. The wine list offers a tiered pairing as well as a curated selection of glasses and bottles from the cellar. Atelier Crenn selects winemakers from around the world that believe in thoughtful stewardship of the land as the key to creating wines of intrigue, varietal expression and regional character. The World of Fine Wine Judges praised the 'stellar selection of Champagne/Sparkling wines' and the use of creative and thoughtful headers to group the wines under.

Ringside Steakhouse

Portland, United States

Located in Portland, Oregon since 1944, RingSide Steakhouse is set in a one-of-a-kind brick building in the Nob Hill section of Portland. At the steakhouse most guests begin their dining experience with RingSide’s legendary onion rings. With an assortment of appetizers that feature locally sourced produce and seafood, there is something for everyone at RingSide including USDA Choice, Prime and Prime Dry Aged steaks that are aged a minimum of four weeks. To accompany the menu Ringside have a wine list of more than 900 labels. World of Fine Wine Judges noted that it was 'lovely to see flight options and maps'. Address: 2165 W. Burnside, Portland, OR 97210

Rootstock Bar

Cupertino, United States

Rootstock Wine Bar in Cupertino, Calafornia, celebrates the wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara County while offering local organic cuisine in the form of enjoyable delectable small plates and antipasti. The restaurant supports local vineyards, wineries, and agricultural businesses by featuring their products. While establishing a sense of community, Rootstock Wine Bar prides itself on combining quality wine with a casual and comfortable experience. Rootstock also has a fantastic wine club and a wine and beer shop to arm guests with selections to take home after their visit. Rootstock celebrates local winemakers and grape growers by exposing customers to their world renowned wines. World of Fine Wine Judges praised Rootstock's commitment to have detailed informational introductions for each and every wine listing. They also noted the 'overall superb selection of lesser known regions mixed in with reference points for classic wines.' 954 North California Avenue

SPQR

San Francisco, United States

San Francisco’s SPQR restaurant space is moderate in size, with wooden furniture, high ceilings with skylights and featuring an open kitchen. The award-winning Chef, Matthew Accarrino, describes the food as sophisticated yet soulful, Italian-inspired cuisine. And that seems a fair description for dishes such as burnt flour campanelle, hot-smoked salmon, fava bean, vermouth cream, and dill; and “desgustazione” of suckling pork, green apple, celery root millefoglie, and turnip and its ash. It’s also an apt way of summing up the wine list: a “sophisticated yet soulful” compilation of the very best of modern Italian wine. There is much to admire throughout the wine list, starting with a broad selection by the glass, small-taste, and carafe, which is arranged by style and region. The excitement doesn’t let up on the full-bottle list, which is full of fine choices. World of Fine Wine Judges noted the 'brilliant italian sections' highlighting their enjoyment of the presentation of the sparkling wines by regions and style.

Taberna de Haro

Boston, United States

Taberna de Haro in Boston, Massachusetts, has been serving the authentic cuisine and unique wines of Spain since 1998. Chef-Owner-Sommeliere Deborah Hansen takes joy in recommending wines from her extensive list of over 300 wines, exclusively Spanish. The Old & Rare List has offerings dating back to 1970, as well as numerous vintages of appropriately-aged Lopez de Herédia wines. Monthly staff trainings, called Wine Matters, keep Taberna de Haro's servers informed and impassioned. Offering over 300 wines, this is the second largest all-Spanish wine list in the USA and is full of treasures, cutting edge and venerable, as well as everything in between. World of Fine Wine Judges praised the 'amazing Sherry focus' both by-the-glass and bottle as wel as the very good prices for top quality vintages.

Tellers – An American Chop House

Islip, United States

Tellers Restaurant is a high-quality, modern American “Chophouse” in Islip, New York State offering high quality seafood, meat and poultry. Teller’s offers an admirably clear wine list with a number of features designed to help diners rummage through the bins. A diverse (in both price and provenance) shortlist of 30 bottles offers a quick way into a cellar of more than 1,000 different labels, while a section entitled “Drink Local: In a New York State of Wine” which was particularly praised by World of Fine Wine Judges. The listing, setting out some very creative groupings, also picks out the best of the North Fork, Long Island, and Finger Lakes wine regions, and “Lost Treasures of the Vault” offers discounted mature wines. Alongside local wines a very good choice of wines from around the world includes some formidable verticals from California and Bordeaux and a compact, well-chosen by-the-glass list. There is also a short but sweet line in dessert wines, or “Afterthoughts”, from sweet Monastrel from Spain’s Jumilla to Efreni from Rhodes in Greece.

The Barn at Blackberry Farm

Tennessee, United States

Nestled among the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee, Blackberry Farm, one of America’s finest luxury hotels is the location for The Barn restaurant. Set in the heart of the farmstead, The Barn offers refined fine-dining. Custom chairs, antique-style linens and sterling silver all capture the essence of farm dining in the South. The restaurant aims to “express the essence of our food from the farm and South, though not necessarily ‘southern food.’” The ingredients are sourced regionally or grown on site, only metres from the restaurant where they’ll be consumed. The Barn’s creative cookery is well matched by a superb modern wine list, containing over 9,000 selections. It is a list characterised by breadth and depth in all styles, covering the Old World and the USA. This has been described by World of Fine Wine judges as “a vast list of the finest wines from all around the world, including some of the rarest and most difficult to find, but also some up and coming producers as well.” The list is notable too for the superb layout and elegant typeface.

Bâtard

New York, United States

Bâtard is located in the heart of New York City’s TriBeCa neighbourhood in a space that formerly housed the legendary Montrachet restaurant. Since opening in 2014 the restaurant has built on this ground-breaking food and wine legacy to develop a fresh, contemporary strategy of “refined simplicity”, where authenticity and honesty are at the heart of every dish. The award-winning, extensive wine list includes 800 wines from all over the world. The list was judged to be well presented, by World of Fine Wine Judges, with an interesting Burgundy selection. As well as featuring many famous names, there are also well chosen, lower priced options in the 'bargain' and 'off the beaten track' sections.

Blue Hill at Stone Barns

New York, United States

The Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant was opened in 2004 inside the Stone Barns Centre for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hill, New York. This is a four-season working farm attempting to bring farmers and chefs together to push the boundaries of sustainable farming and eating. The team are increasingly focused on the inequities of our food system that have been thrown into high relief by the pandemic, providing an urgency to their mission to build a food culture rooted in ecological farming, eating, and community. Writing in the New York Times as well as composing his own book, Dan Barber is the Executive Chef and is a significant influencer for the educational ambitions of the establishment. Rather than a menu, guests are greeted by the service team and then given many tasting dishes, naturally coming from the local market and farm yield. The accompanying wine-list is extensive, providing options that range across the globe. The World of Fine Wine Judges noted the inclusion of older vintages (60s/70s/80s/90s) on the wine list, alongside more recent ones. They praised the well-chosen producers as well as the quality of the small and large format selection.

Cache Cache

Aspen, United States

Based in Aspen, Colorado, Cache Cache has developed a solid reputation for food and wine culture over the past three decades, with an emphasis on locally farmed produce and seasonal ingredients. The wine list is ever evolving, served according to the standards of the Court of Master Sommeliers. With significant investments made in the wine program, Cache Cache now has over 6000 bottles of inventory and has expanded to over 100 pages. Cache Cache has become a destination for wine connoisseurs. Two cellars host the 7,000-bottle inventory with a broad selection that covers many canonical producers, especially in areas such as Bordeaux in a good large format list. In it are hidden rare gems along with more approachable wines from the major wine growing regions, “blended nicely” in the words of World of Fine Wine Judges.

Columbia Restaurant

Tampa, United States

Founded in 1905, Columbia Restaurant in Tampa has a claim to be Florida’s oldest restaurant and one of the largest Spanish restaurants in the world serving authentic Spanish dishes as pollo Riojana or paella “a la Valenciana”. It also has a claim to having the state’s finest wine list. As the judges at the World’s Best Wine Lists have noted, it’s a list that offers 'a wide range of Spanish wines encompassing top producers and the lesser known' as befits the restaurant’s Iberian cuisine. And the choices from the peninsula are impeccable, covering dozens of styles, from the big players of Ribera del Duero and Rioja, to the best of Galicia and Catalonia and emerging regions such as Yecla and Jumilla, and featuring many older vintages, including a number of flights from single producers. Clearly presented with plenty of explanatory notes on Spanish regions, grape varieties, and producers, the Spanish selection is complemented with a strong range of Californian and South American wines.

Restaurant Daniel

New York, United States

Located on 65th street at Park Avenue, New York, the restaurant Daniel offers a number of elegant dining areas that are suited to intimate meals or group celebrations, including the Skybox overlooking the kitchens. Located in the former Mayfair Hotel on Park Avenue, the original site of Le Cirque, DANIEL is steeped in French culinary history. The restaurant team present an award-winning modern, seasonal menu inspired by the finest meats, wild game, seafood, fruits, vegetables and foraged flavours from around the world. In a spirit that parallels the menu, the wine program at restaurant Daniel is proud to offer selections covering a broad spectrum: from both the old and new worlds; made in classic and modern styles; some that are rare and many others of great value for their price. World of Fine Wine Judges have called the list“fine and classic with some good twists". There is also a good by-the-glass list allowing guests to explore the collection. Address: 60 E 65th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States

Eleven Madison Park

New York, United States

Eleven Madison Park is a fine dining restaurant located in the heart of New York City. The restaurant overlooks one of the most beautiful parks in Manhattan, Madison Square Park, and sits at the base of a historic Art Deco building on the corner of 24th Street and Madison Avenue. The restaurant has been owned by Chef Daniel Humm and Restaurateur Will Guidara since 2011 and during that time it has evolved considerably, both in food and in experience. Today, the restaurant offers an eight to ten course menu in the main dining room, but guests can also visit the bar for a more abbreviated tasting menu, some light snacks, or simply for a cocktail or glass of wine. The wine list itself was praised by World of Fine Wine Judges as 'a vast, impeccably presented list that covers the esoteric as well as the classic with particularly impressive Burgundy and Rhone sections'. Address: Eleven Madison Park, 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10010, United States

Foreign Cinema

San Francisco, United States

The Foreign Cinema in San Francisco, California, has been recognised by City Proclamation for its city-wide service and community leadership. The Foreign Cinema combines cinema, art shows and an award-winning restaurant. In line with its community focus, the restaurant showcases evolving menus using organic, locally sourced ingredients. The wine list is broad but original, with a great focus on European wines, as well as a section especially for Californian wines and an interesting selection of sparkling wines. There is a focus on low interventionist wines from around the world with sustainable/ organic and biodynamic wines highlighted. Address: 2534 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States

The French Laundry

Yountville, United States

The French Laundry in Yountville, California is a rock and timber structure with roots as a 1900s saloon. During the 1920s the building operated as a French steam laundry. The French Laundry commits itself to creating classic French cuisine with the finest quality ingredients, a daily changing menu and an intense focus on impeccable service. With no set wine pairing the sommelier team is prepared to create a custom program based on guests’ preferences. Able to select from 2,300 labels and 500 half bottles, this service creates a truly personal experience. World of Fine Wine Judges noted the inclusion of 'mature and rare vintages throughout the extensive, fully international list' and the wide choice of half bottles and magnums. Address: 6640 Washington St., Yountville, CA, CA 94599, United States

Gramercy Tavern

New York, United States

New York City’s Gramercy Tavern, has been located in an historic landmark building just north of Union Square for over two decades. Danny Meyer’s restaurant was a pioneer in producing food characterised by “fierce seasonality”, an approach which has since been so widely imitated. This is a place where the local ingredient is king but where it is presented with style. This approach is reflected in the wine list which has been characterised by World of Fine Wine as demonstrating “fair pricing, accessibility and sheer democratic glamour”. As with all the best places, the wonderfully diverse by-the-glass menu offers a microcosm of this approach and the rest of the list offers a varied selection, with interesting, lesser-known producers alongside the well-known.

Jeffrey's

Austin, United States

A local institution in the Clarksville neighbourhood of Austin, Texas, Jeffrey's neighbourhood fine-dining restaurant originally opened in 1975. Jeffrey’s serves a modern, French-influenced menu of simply prepared, seasonal dishes and dry-aged beef. The menu is complemented by an extensive and solid wine list created by award-winning master sommelier June Rodil that features a varied list of prodcuers from the main key regions with the US being a strength.

John Howie Steak

Bellevue, United States

At John Howie Steak In Bellevue, across Lake Washington from Seattle, Chef John Howie is known for the range of high-quality meats he sources for his grill at his eponymous steak house. Diners have the choice of six “tiers” of steak, from American and Japanese Wagyu to VIP Gold Brand from Brisbane, Australia. And that same attention to detail is applied to a wine list that is one of the best on the West Coast. As the World’s Best Wine Lists judges put it, this well thought-out selection has “clear strengths in Oregon and Washington, but good support from other new world wine regions” and which finds room for a good range of bottles at moderate prices. With a strong and varied collection of wines available by the glass, John Howie Steak’s wine program has broad appeal for both the vinous neophyte and the serious wine geek.

June's All Day

Austin, United States

June’s All Day is a neighbourhood café and wine bar located in Austin, Texas. The owners teamed up with master sommelier June Rodil to create a neighbourhood restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner paired with a short but playful and approachable wine list with some high quality producers and most key regions covered as well as a tight cocktail program and local beers.

Jungsik Restaurant

New York, United States

Based in New York, Junsik presents a modern and unique understanding of contemporary Korean cuisine. Reinventing Korean cuisine using traditional and familiar ingredients, this two-Michelin starred restaurant offers what owner Chef Jungsik Yim describes as a brand-new genre of food: New Korean Fine Dining. The extensive menu is carefully chosen to match the bold and whimsical flavours of the food. The wine list offers a good range from France, Italy and the US and a well-chosen by-the-glass selection. A wine pairing service is available as is a BYO option.

The Lambs Club

New York, United States

Just half a block from Times Square, in The Chatwal Hotel in New York, The Lambs Club dining room transports guests from the hustle and bustle of Midtown Manhattan and Broadway to a welcoming oasis. The dining room restaurant has an elegant clubhouse feel, with a fully restored 18t-century French limestone fireplace. This provides a distinguished setting in which to enjoy Chef Geoffrey Zakarian's modern approach to American cuisine with distinct ingredients and highly seasonal menus. The Lambs Club wine program is a world-class selection of fine wines that’s fun to read and choose from. Alongside reliable favourites you’ll find benchmark classics, some new esoteric discoveries from famous producers, a focus on natural wines and some of the best wines from the world’s wine regions. The team is on hand to assist in finding the right wine according to your flavour profile, wine style or price range.

Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar

Honolulu, United States

Il Lupino Trattoria in Honolulu, Hawaii, is affectionately titled after the nickname ‘little wolf’, which Chef Wolfgang garnered for his ravenous appetite while growing up and travelling in Italy. Everything in this Italian restaurant is handpicked for authenticity, tradition and elegance, creating a captivating experience that transports you across the sea and into the heart of Europe. The luxurious dining room features lush leather banquettes and dark maple accents, all complemented with fine white linen. To complete the Italian experience guests can dine at tables on the secluded patio. The mission at Il Lupino is more than just exquisite Italian food. The wine list is international and strongest in wines from Italy and California but also covers some more unusual countries such as Israel and Lebanon. Address: 2233 Kalakaua Avenue, Building B, Level 1, Honolulu, Hi, 96815

Maple & Ash

Chicago, United States

There are two sister Maple and Ash restaurants, one in Chicago, Illinois, the other in Scottsdale, Arizona and both focus on a fine dining experience focused on a steakhouse menu. The award-winning Head Chef, Danny Grant, ensures dishes respect their culinary legacy while being delivered with his individual style. The extensive wine listing is written with great character, with interesting and engaging profiles of some of the wines and producers. The listing encompasses wines from the very best producers with good vintage depth throughout. The Chicago Maple and Ash hosts the Malvens and Aficionados Wine Club, offering wine classes and tastings, designed to allow members to explore and enrich their wine knowledge and experiences.

Métier

Washington, United States

Located in Washington DC, Métier is based in an historic brick building dating back to 1907, with the sister restaurant Kinship in the same building; Métier offers a tasting menu; Kinship a menu à la carte. The interior design reflects the antique feel of the historic building with oil painted portraits and elegant white tablecloths. The restaurant seats 36 guests, creating an intimate space, and also offers partial views of the Chef’s kitchen. The presence of a private salon, where diners can first enjoy hors d’oeuvres or a starting glass of wine before they move on to the main dining room, adds a further sense of luxury to the dining experience. The wine selection in their “From the Cellar” option features primarily wines from France and California. There are many vintages throughout the list, which is unusual and makes the selection interesting. The “From the Vine” option includes wines that are younger Address: 1015 7TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001

The Modern

New York, United States

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.

Momofuku Ko

New York, United States

Momofuku Ko, opened in the Bowery district of New York in 2008. At Ko, guests are served a tasting menu that uses primarily local and seasonal ingredients and draws from the culinary team’s diverse knowledge of different cuisines. Ko’s à la carte bar offers a constantly-rotating menu and the restaurant has maintained the two Michelin stars first awarded in 2009. For its wine program, the Ko team, led by beverage manager Arthur Hon and Momofuku beverage director Jake Lewis, feature benchmark wines of the world and of great age, with a strong emphasis on the people who made them. Highlighting winemakers' names gives the listing a sense of depth and personality. It’s a broad, well chosen list that draws on the best global producers and lesser-known names. The list itself is beautifully presented with evocative photography. At the heart of the wine program is the strong ethos to ensure the best bottles from the restaurant’s most valued producers are properly cellared and delivered to customers at the lowest possible price.

Momofuku Kōjin

Toronto, Canada

Kōjin in Toronto, the Ontario branch of the Momofuku chain, is a modern Canadian restaurant that focuses on the Hawaiin heritage of Chef de Cuisine Eva Chin. She grew up on her grandmother’s farm in Kahuku, where she learned to cook food in “earth ovens” called imu using weathered volcanic rocks as embers. A lot of vegetables at Kōjin are cooked by burying them in embers. By cooking on the charcoal hearth Chin attempts to emulate the same smouldering, slow-burn effect as an imu. The menu is a love letter to island cooking and a celebration of global cuisines. The wine list is diverse, covering a variety of styles. There is a natural / low intervention bias here although classical producers are also included. Address: 190 University Avenue, Third Floor, Toronto, ON M5H 0A3

Momofuku Las Vegas

Las Vegas, United States

Momofuku Las Vegas is located in The Cosmopolitan hotel and serves a constantly evolving menu that draws influence from the US, Korea, and Japan. A variety of dining styles are available at Momofuku Las Vegas, including afternoon and late-night bar menus, as well as large format and private dining. The beverage program focuses on the best wines of the world, leaning toward the upcoming and exciting wines available in Las Vegas. The list is diverse with a range of interesting aromatic styles as well as a good sparkling section and famous names from classic regions. The restaurant team encourage guests to step out of their comfort zones to pair new wines from their short list with Momofuku Las Vegas' creative dishes.

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Houston, United States

Pappas Steak House based in is 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.'

Press Restaurant

St Helena, United States

Located in St Helena, California, the Press Restaurant makes the most of its location in the Napa Valley. Press is committed to product and the environment, sourcing only from the best purveyors: Hand-selected USDA Prime dry-aged beef grilled or roasted over a fire of almond wood, the freshest sustainable seafood, and vegetables grown by local farms. Under the leadership of Chef Philip Tessier, Press features legendary Bay Area purveyors alongside innovative new culinary talents to highlight Napa Valley cuisine. The all-Napa wine list celebrates current vintages as well as older wines going back over 50 years, and serves as the ‘winemaker's water-cooler’ for Napa Valley. As a result, wine is very much at the core of Press. With over 1,200 selections, the restaurant has become the ideal place to taste one’s way through the rich history of the Napa Valley and deeply explore the US’s most legendary wine-producing region. With multiple vintages and cuvees often on offer this is an unusual and comprehensive proposition.

The Restaurant at Meadowood

Napa Valley, United States

The Restaurant at Meadowood, a boutique hotel in the Napa Valley, California, was damaged by the wildfires hitting the area in September 2020. Work on the hotel and the Michelin awarded restaurant is expected to bring back a restored building and dining experience. This is a modern American restaurant designed to positively impact on the Napa Valley. It is inspired by Meadowood’s relationships with local artisans, farmers and foragers. The wine team's mission is to present the best wines California has produced over many decades, alongside the most exciting wines to be found today. The list includes an excellent Napa list with impressive range of vintages offered for some of the top producers. There is also a well-balanced selection from other regions. Their approach allows for a deeper, more impactful and exciting view of today's multifaceted wine scene. The wine list’s sophisticated aesthetic has previously seen it take Best Designed Wine List in the World.

RN74 Seattle

Seattle, United States

RN74 is the name for Chef/ founder Michael Mina restaurant in San Franciso Bay Area and also the (old) official name given to the vineyard-lined highway that bisects Burgundy’s wine country. The offerings at RN74 encapsulate the globally-inspired artistry of Michelin-starred Chef Mina. The dishes reflect his heritage in the spices and flavours of the Middle East and the finest ingredients and techniques of the Mediterranean. RN74 is justifiable called one of North America’s best wine restaurants and the wine list that Sommelier Lindsay-Thorsen has created similarly has a cosmopolitan, French-American flavour. The Pacific North West accounts for much of the American side of the experience, with an unmatched collection of Washington State and Oregon producers and perhaps inevitably, given the restaurant’s name, the Burgundy selection is superb, with a smart set of “off-the-track” lesser known appellations alongside the big-name grands and premiers crus. But there’s plenty more to explore, in a clear, concise, good-value list.

Pix Pâtisserie

Portland, United States

Pix Pâtisserie is a little slice of France that landed in Portland Oregon in 2001, offering both innovative and traditional French desserts, chocolates and house made ice creams alongside a plethora of top notch beverages. Pix houses a proper Spanish tapas bar named Bar Vivant. Owner/ Chef Cheryl Wakerhauser travels often to France and Spain to better understand the atmosphere, culture, flavours and techniques associated with French pastry, Spanish tapas and the tasty beverages that accompany these dishes. These aspects are then recreated in Pix with as much authenticity and quality as possible. Pix Pâtisserie offers a wine list with a focus on small producers that push the boundaries to make exciting and exceptional wine. The list showcases 1,200+ selections, including 700+ champagnes in formats from demi bottles to methuselahs, a remarkable range of over 170 sherries and a notable collection of dessert wines, including 1907 madeira. The approach is to create a list that's accessible and affordable. Pix want their customers to enjoy a great glass and have an opportunity to try something new and unique, all while staying in their price range. They offer full disclosure, with disgorgement dates on champagnes and bottling dates on fortified wines.

Wine Bar George

Wine Bar George is located in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The design for the wine bar is similar to a winemaker's home estate, with a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. The menu features masterfully paired wine and food and a selection of cocktails, all of which include grape-based spirits. Owner, Master Sommelier George Miliotes, offers more than 140 wines by the glass, bottle and ounce. Diners can enjoy wines from acclaimed and well-known wineries as well as regions that are up-and-coming. World of Fine Wine Judges have heaped praise on Wine Bar George’s wine list, wishing for “more please” and praising the selection of wine by-the-glass, with judges commenting that it “really fulfils the idea of a micro list...something for everyone”. Address: 1610 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830, United States

Atrium Dumbo

New York, United States

Atrium Dumbo is located in the Dumbo area of Brooklyn, New York, just feet away from water views, St Anne’s Theatre and the Brooklyn Bridge Park. The industrial architecture and live green wall are a hip and high energy setting for this fine-dining restaurant. Its regional New American cuisine menu focuses on the local Brooklyn market with sources from small farmers and local fishermen. A highly celebrated wine list and cocktail program courtesy of Brooklyn's only Master Sommelier rounds out the offerings, with impressive choices amongst the half bottles. Address: 15 Main St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States

Caffé Aldo Lamberti

Cherry Hill, United States

The Caffé Aldo Lamberti based in New Jersey is a local landmark and one of a family of restaurants developed by owner Aldo Lamberti. The cuisine, atmosphere, value and service aim at the highest standards of excellence, with the best in contemporary Italian cuisine and seafood on offer. The menu can be expertly paired with wines from around the world by the Caffé's sommelier. The World of Fine Wine Judges noted the 'thoughtful organisation' of the wine list. Address: 2011 Marlton Pike West, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002, United States

Coqueta

San Francisco, United States

The food and wine from Coqueta restaurant, located on Pier 5 in San Francisco, represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s interpretation of traditional Spanish tapas and raciones with a touch of California. Seasonal changes to the menu are made throughout the year. Coqueta has an innovative cocktail program and an extensive wine list which covers Spanish wines in depth. The World of Fine Wine judges praised the 'wonderful, personal and passionate commentary that brings the selection to life'. The story of Spain is all here, from lively, exciting and new to historic, complex and brooding. These wines encompass the soulful Spanish exuberance for simply enjoying good food, good drink, and good company. Address: Pier 5, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California 94111, United States

Cúrate

Asheville, United States

Cúrate Bar de Tapas is the flagship Katie Button restaurant based in Asheville, North Carolina. For those who have visited Spain, the Cúrate menu will bring back memories of the country's best jamón Ibérico, vermuterías, and lively tapas culture. Cúrate means 'cure yourself' in Spanish, reflecting the belief held by Chef Katie Button and her family that there are curative effects in sharing good food and wine with family and friends. The menu is reflected and complemented by an all-Spanish award-winning wine list. World of Fine Wine Judges praised the list that includes a' fantastic map and explanations of Spanish wine regions, with the headers following through for green spain", "mediterranean coast", "ebro river" and "duero river" and makes for a fascinating wine journey'. Address: 13 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801, United States

Manzanita

Truckee, United States

Located mid-mountain, the Manzanita is the restaurant for the The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, a family-friendly hotel offering endless snow activities and a lively après ski. American fare is offered in a fine dining setting at Manzanita. Grilled dishes are served at the ski-in/ ski-out Backyard Bar & BBQ and mountain views pair with après ski cocktails at Highlands Bar. Familiar dishes are presented with new twists, both in presentation and flavour, in a lodge-inspired space with floor-to-ceiling windows, an open kitchen, lively bar and chef’s table. The restaurant has an extensive wine list and World of Fine Wine Judges praised the 'good effort to show varietals from their origin, with an American version as well'. Address: 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee, CA 96161, United States

Momofuku Noodle Bar

New York, United States

Momofuku Noodle Bar Columbus Circle opened in November 2018 and is Momofuku's second Noodle Bar in New York City. It's rooted in the DNA of the original Noodle Bar, but offers a new and rotating menu which includes barley noodles, house made steamed breads, soft serve and daily dishes. Primarily a walk-in restaurant the restaurant accepts reservations for à la carte dining for parties of up to five guests with larger parties offered banquet menus. The beverage manager Haera Shin and beverage director Jake Lewis, have developed a rotating list of natural-leaning, unusual, and accessibly priced wines for the Noodle Bar. The list highlights small winegrowers who are focused on minimal intervention. The Judges noted that the wine list was 'fun, hip, interesting and current'. Address: 10 Columbus Circle #301, Nw York, New York State 10019, United States

The Musket Room

New York, United States

The Musket Room in New York is a celebrated neighbourhood restaurant offering a reliably indulgent experience, whether for a special occasion or enjoying dinner with friends. Since 2013, the Michelin- starred establishment has been committed to the kind of caring, personalized service that makes regulars feel like family and newcomers feel like regulars. Chef Mary Attea leads a culinary team that draws on their heritages, world travels and personal inclinations to create vivid flavours and inventive dishes that deftly cross borders and defy categorization. The result is transporting food in a warm, refined space with a long bar, intimate nooks and a spacious garden for dining al fresco. The wine list has a strong focus on New Zealand wines with lots to choose from. Address: 265 Elizabeth Street, New York City, New York 10012, USA

Ristorante Paoletti

Highlands North Carolina, United States

Ristorante Paoletti, in Highlands North Carolina, has offered a high-quality dining experience since 1984. The elegant and sophisticated dining room décor lends the restaurant a distinctively ‘New York’ feel. The goal for Executive Chef and co-owner, Kevin Paoletti when putting together each evening’s menu is to offer the freshest of ingredients in simple preparations where balance and intensity of flavour is the star of the show. Ristorante Paoletti’s reputation for the very freshest seafood ensures their daily selection sells out nearly every evening. Every entrée is offered in minimal quantities to ensure freshness. The wine listing embraces the same, minimalist approach toward balance and flavour to complement the food. Quality, small production wineries are sought that allow the true varietal character to show through rather than overblown blockbusters that overpower the food. This simple approach is the hallmark of the restaurant’s program. An amazing collection of the finest producers of world-renown are cellared along with gems that fly under the radar. World of Fine Wine Judges noted that it is 'great to see a wide price range for all the sections with lots of options for all budgets'. 440 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina, 28741, United States 28741

Boca

Cincinnati, United States

Boca is located in on a corner terrace building in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, in Ohio. The restaurant’s four elegant dining spaces offer guests a relaxed setting in which to enjoy the Italian and French cuisine that has been served at Boca since its opening in 2002. The menu showcases the best of the season with artful simplicity, offering dishes that honour the techniques of the masters. One of the spaces, the Wine Room, offers a view of the wine cellar and the sight of a chandelier for which the establishment rightly prides itself. The wine list is refined and well presented with a good selection of producers within a relatively short list, with strong French and Californian sections and including some good value options.

The Polo Bar

New York, United States

The Polo Bar is Ralph Lauren’s first New York restaurant, serving seasonal American classic fare in a setting that pays homage to a sophisticated European horse-riding world. Warm, inviting and a reliable setting for celebrity spotting, The Polo Bar offers cocktails and light fare at the bar and dinner in the main dining room downstairs. The wine list features selections from around the globe, with special attention given to American and French selections. The Polo Bar sommeliers sources fine wines with superb vintage depth, as well as rare bottles. The World of Fine Wine Judges noted this is a 'high end list with a good range of older vintages of Bordeaux and Burgundy with some older vintages of US wines'. Address: 1 East 55th St, New York, NY, 10022, United States

The Purple Pig

Chicago, United States

Located in Chicago, Purple Pig is a rustic sharable plate restaurant, conveniently located on the Magnificent Mile. Since opening in 2009 under the leadership of Jimmy Bannos Jr., The Purple Pig has received numerous accolades. Bannos’ love for Mediterranean food is evident in the fun, inventive ways he presents the cheese, swine and wine, among other standout dishes, showcasing the flavours of Italy, Greece and Spain. This is reflected in the wine selections that have been chosen in collaboration with Bannos to enhance his dishes. The cellar offers nearly 800 selections of wine, with well-chosen and interesting producers, along with vast offerings of beer and spirits. The majority of the wines come from Europe, with a small contingent hailing from North America. The Purple Pig has been recognised by World of Fine Wine Judges for their long and varied by-the-glass list and praise for the list’s highlighting of women producers. Address: 444 North Michigan Avenue, Illinois, Chicago 60611, United States

RPM Italian Chicago

Chicago, United States

RPM Chicago Italian, located in Chicago’s River North neighbourhood is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. They focus on sourcing the highest quality ingredients and providing guests with exceptional service for a unique dining experience. The restaurant not only offers a long wine list, they also support a range of wine club membership activities and packages to support curious drinkers to turn into wine enthusiasts. RPM Italian's cellar aims to strongly complement the cuisine with a listing that is strong on US wines, with a good range of top producers and some older vintages, and also on the Rhone and Bordeaux, again with older vintages and impressive listings for some producers. Address: 52 West Illinois Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654, United States

RPM Italian, Washington D.C.

Washington DC, United States

RPM Italian, located in Washington DC’s Mount Vernon neighbourhood is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. They focus on sourcing the highest quality ingredients and providing guests with exceptional service for a unique dining experience. The restaurant not only offers a long wine list, they also support a range of wine club membership activities and packages to support curious drinkers to turn into wine enthusiasts. RPM Italian’s cellar aims to strongly complement the cuisine with an Italian specialist list covering the greats but also featuring lesser known wines as well as some older vintages. There is a good US selection as well. Address: 650 K Street North West, Washington DC, 20001, United States

The Turtle Restaurant

Brownwood, Texas

Situated in the city of Brownwood, Texas, the team at the Turtle Restaurant cherish delicious food and good conversation; their key ingredients to happiness. Woven into their ethos is a desire for good wines that echo the terroir to share with their guests. Turtle is owned by the multi-faceted Mary Stanley, whose skills include wine buyer, pasta chef, gelato artisan, and chocolatier. A high level of attention is dedicated to the excellent wine list, which is of consistent high caliber. Judges commented that the wine list was “clever and consumer friendly” and includes by-the-glass options that cover a variety of wine regions such as Austria (both red and white wines), Chianti, Rioja, Mendoza, and Australia. The remainder of the list follows a similar pattern with primary wine regions covered including local Texan wines, alongside Old World wines, and South American classics. Address: 514 Center Avenue, Brownwood, Texas, 76801, USA

Kado no Mise

Minneapolis, United States

Kado no Mise was founded in 2017 as the first truly Edomae-style Japanese restaurant in Minneapolis. The restaurant, whose name translates to ‘Corner Restaurant’, serves Japanese fare that is simple and delicate - true to the tastes and form that Chef Furukawa learned when he first started cooking professionally in his hometown of Tokyo, Japan. Every meal, including the nigiri, sashimi, and maki, is carefully hand-crafted from a select choice of fresh, local and Japanese ingredients in the true Edomae style. The wine list offers some quality wines from various regions. Address: 33 North 1st Avenue Minneapolis, Mn 55401

Restaurant Marc Forgione

New York, United States

Based in New York, Restaurant Marc Forgione exudes a vintage, well-worn feel. Reclaimed cedar wood from an historic Massachusetts sawmill line the walls and custom-made glass lanterns with glowing candles are suspended by elevator cables throughout the space. Award-winner Owner/ Chef Marc Forgione has created a straightforward American style with bold flavours and playful touches. Menus change frequently to showcase fresh ingredients, local farmers and purveyors, and new twists on seasonal American favourites. Curated by sommelier Matthew Conway, the wine list is an ever changing, eclectic mix of artisanal wine producers from the world’s best and most exciting wine growing regions. Efforts are made to support farmers that farm the vineyards and craft the wines to speak of a particular place and style that is unique to them. Many of the wines sought are at a mature state, meaning they are ready to drink, and so the highest standards for storage and service are implemented.

Momofuku Ssäm Bar

New York, United States

Momofuku’s Ssäm Bar opened in New York City’s East Village in 2006 and it is due to reopen in Spring 2021 at Seaport in Lower Manhattan. Executive chef Max Ng serves a diverse mix of dishes and large-format meals that reflect his Singaporean background and Ssäm Bar's New York roots. Ssäm Bar’s wine list focuses on highlighting underdog grapes, namely Riesling and Gamay. The team, led by beverage manager Charlotte Berdensey and Momofuku beverage director Jake Lewis, believes that these grapes can create some of the greatest wine in the world, when put into the right hands. The Ssäm Bar listing showcases what these grapes can do and the diversity they bring to the table. In addition to underdog grapes Ssäm Bar’s wine list includes benchmark wines from around the world including a strong selection from Champagne.