Both Gourmet Traveller WINE and Fine Wine Partners believe that recognising, promoting and rewarding excellence in all areas of the on premise trade is essential for the success of this industry and needs strong support from all industry participants.
Fine Wine Partners are strongly involved in initiatives that support the industry alongside organisations including Restaurant & Catering and Sommeliers Associations.
"There's no question that these Awards made a difference to the quality of Australian wine lists during the 11 years they have operated by rewarding and acknowledging excellence and innovation and by encouraging sommeliers to make their wine lists more user friendly. We believe that continuing the awards will provide further direction to restaurateurs and help lift standards in Australia's restaurants." Peter Forrestal, Chairman of Judges.
The Australia's Wine List of the Year is now a stand alone partnership between Gourmet Traveller WINE and Fine Wine Partners. The entry fee covers all costs of administration, entry handling and processing, judges' time, plus the listing of rated establishments in the Aug/Sep edition of Gourmet Traveller WINE which will feature the Australia's Wine List of the Year Guide.
No, you can only enter your establishment in one of the seven main categories listed on the entry form. You can however enter one or more of the Supplementary Awards, such as Best Small List in addition to your category, if your establishment fits the criteria listed.
Upon receipt of your materials, we will send you a confirmation email to the nominated contact email address listed on your entry form.
No, only copies of wine list, main menu and entry form with payment are required.
Award winners will be will be presented with their awards at a cocktail function on 4 August 2008. All results will be available from 4 August 2008 at www.winelistoftheyear.com.au and will be published with the August/September issue of Gourmet Traveller WINE.
The winner of Australia's Wine List of the Year Award will receive two return airline tickets to Europe. Within their private holiday arrangements and according to their time and interest, introductions can be arranged for private visits and tastings at some of the world's most famous wine and spirit houses. These houses may include Champagne's Bollinger and Ayala, Cognac's Delamain, Burgundy's Joseph Drouhin, Rhone's Paul Jaboulet Aine and Scotland's Teacher's Whisky and Ardmore Single Malt.
The overall National winner, state and territory and category winners receive a specially engraved champagne cooler. Certificates will also be issued to all establishments which receive a one, two or three glass rating.
For any other queries regarding the Awards, please email winelistoftheyear@finewinepartners.com.au with ENQUIRY as the subject line.
The winner of the Australia's Wine List of the Year Award will receive:
The 2008 Wine List of the Year award winners have been announced. Click here to download the full list of winners. 
