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Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards
Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards were established in 1994 by Tucker Seabrook, Sydney’s first Wine and Spirit Merchant (established 1838).
The aim of the Awards is to recognise and reward the enormous investment by restaurant owners, managers and sommeliers in the time, skill and resources that go into developing the best quality wine lists and cellars. At the same time the Awards pay tribute to the dedication and talent of those individuals who create these lists for Australia’s best restaurants, hotels, clubs, wine bars, pubs and cafes – large and small.
Still the most prestigious such national awards in their field, the awards have played a major part in lifting the standard of Australia’s wine lists over the past three decades. Chairman of Judges for the first 11 years (1994 – 2004) Huon Hooke, commented on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Awards. ‘Standards have improved out of sight since 1994 and each year the bar keeps rising.’
Importantly, the awards have also had an impact on the public’s interest in fine wine generally and have improved their appreciation of those establishments which have participated in the Awards over the years and been celebrated.
Since 2016, Drinks Association have been the official Awards Trade Communications Partner, and from 2008-2020 Gourmet Traveller WINE, were the Awards Consumer Media Partner.
Peter Forrestal, currently enjoying his thirteenth year as Chairman of Judges and a member of the judging panel since 1994, endorses Huon’s comments and salutes the rise to prominence of Australia’s sommeliers over the past 20 years. ‘Not only does Australia now boast an abundance of sommeliers but those we have are as well educated and as experienced as those of any country in the world. They have been fortunate to have a vigorous and enthusiastic industry body in Sommeliers Australia and strong support from international organisations such as the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.’
The awards:
Give recognition for the resources, skill and investment that goes into creating and maintaining quality lists for Australia’s on-premise venues
Promote the growth of premium beverage representation and consumption
Inspire service professionals to continually improve their level of service and knowledge, creating a greater food and wine experience for the consumer
Are influential in raising the public’s interest and appreciation of fine wine and beverage lists, promoting awareness of each year’s entrants and winners.
2020 Awards Video
2020 Winner
Attica
An excellent compilation with the focus on paths less trodden. That does not mean that quality producers like Clonakilla, Yalumba, Mt Mary, Henri Bonneau and many others are not littered throughout, but there are many more obscure producers which have also earnt their positions here. Excellent by the glass, aperitifs, digestifs and more. A list which will thrill the adventurous wine explorer – Sparkling Sake, anyone?
News & Events
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Download media release HERE The Awards exciting new partnership in 2021 with QANTAS and Travel Insider presents an extraordinary opportunity for Australia’s best wine and beverage list creators – and the outstanding cellars behind them – to receive the recognition they so richly deserve for their continued pursuit of excellence, whilst at the same time […]
An unhurried dining experience that elevates the simple luxuries of time, space, comfort and attention, Laura at Pt. Leo Estate is the very worthy recipient of Best Country Restaurant Wine List. Sponsored by Vasse Felix, this award recognises the best wine list from restaurants located in regional and rural Australia. Judges comments: Laura’s wine list is […]
Sixpenny presents clever Modern Australian tasting menus utilising local suppliers, growers and producers to focus on creating a narrative around all things that make-up Australia. Sponsored by Flowstone Wines, Sixpenny are the worthy winner of Best Wine List, NSW. All entering establishments are automatically entered in their applicable State or Territory so the competition is fierce! […]
Forget flying to Italy and head to Canberra’s bustling Italian and Sons instead for a night of authentic food and superb wine. Having won this award in 2018, Italian and Sons are again this year the worthy winner of Best Wine List, ACT. All entering establishments are automatically entered in their applicable State or Territory so […]
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Trade Partner
The drinks association is the AWLOTYA’s official Trade Communications Partner. It’s Australia’s leading membership body providing services and information to the drinks industry, with a well-respected portfolio of trade publications targeting an extensive cross-section of the on-premise drinks community – in excess of 13,000 restaurants, clubs, pubs, hotels, resorts, bars and wine bars.
