The Hall of Fame | A Prestigious List of Award Winning Venues in Australia

Winning Wine List of the Year in 2018 was an outstanding personal achievement for myself, the response from the public was greater than expected and one of the proudest professional achievements of my career. The lustre and exposure for the restaurant was invaluable, I highly recommend entering this prestigious award!

Ian Trinkle - Aria, Brisbane

Winning one of the most highly regarded awards in the wine industry is a real honour. It is an incredible feeling to know we have made it this far; it makes it even more exciting for the future. It has definitely increased our guest interest and we have had a lot of amazing feedback, which is carrying the wine passion at Jonah’s even further. Guests are enjoying the read as well as the wines and that is just a great achievement!

Niels Sluiman - Jonah's

It's been really good for business. We've always been known as a destination for wine lovers and the award has now cemented that position for us. We've had customers come in and see the wine list and drink the wines because they've heard about the award and that definitely adds something special to the place.

Nick Hildebrandt - Bentley

Winning the Wine List of the Year Award has legitimised a less-than-conventional, narrative-based approach to listing and selling delicious wine. I'm sure that other sommeliers with a song in their heart and a fierce yearning to tell stories will be heartened by our success and feel more confident in submitting their offering.

Grant Dickson - fermentAsian

Major Award Winners

Aria Brisbane, Brisbane City

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2018

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2018

Judy Hirst Award 2018

Best Listing of QLD Wines 2017

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2017

Best Listing of Australian Wines 2014

Best Wine List QLD 2014

Best Wine List QLD 2013

Best Wine List QLD 2011

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Alex Kirkwood
Number of Wines: 880
Wines by the Glass: 38
Wine Price: $$$

This illustrious Australian wine list continues to impress with the length and breadth of a former Judy Hirst winner. A glorious collection of local spotlights, iconic reds and a wealth of Arbois see this list confidently straddle the bridge between establishment and the avant-garde.

1 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
07 3233 2555
https://www.ariabrisbane.com.au/

Jonahs, Palm Beach

Best Listing of NSW Wines 2018

Best Listing of Australian Wines 2018

Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List 2017

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2017

Best Wine List NSW 2017

Judy Hirst Award 2017

Best Wine List NSW 2016

Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List 2016

Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List 2015

Cuisine: Modern Australian with Italian influences
Sommelier: Niels Sluiman
Number of Wines: 1680
Wines by the Glass: 80
Wine Price: $$$

Jonah’s extensive list is one of the best and deserves its recognised status but it doesn’t rest on its laurels - head sommelier Niels Sluiman works hard to ensure there’s delight and temptation on every page. Of course the great and rare are dotted through but every option is based on excellence at whatever price point. The wine flights are always of note and its by the glass selection outstanding.

69 Bynya Road, Palm Beach NSW 2108
02 9974 5599
http://www.jonahs.com.au

Bentley, Sydney

Best Digestif List 2019

Best Listing of Wines by the Glass 2019

Best Listing of Wines by the Glass 2018

Vintec Sommeliers' Choice Award 2018

Best Digestif List 2017

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2015

Best Wine List NSW 2015

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2015

Best Wine List NSW 2014

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Nick Hildebrandt & Ben Gardiner
Number of Wines: 1400
Wines by the Glass: 50
Wine Price: $$$

Bentley maintains the position at, or close to, the summit of Sydney dining that it has occupied for more than a decade. Its list has maintained the quality it needed to win the 2015 Australia's Wine List of the Year. Now Nick Hilderbrandt and Brent Savage have four 3 glass restaurants in Sydney's CBD. While Bentley's focus is on sustainability and new producers, the great traditional winemakers, too, are given their due. Every base is covered with occasional features throwing the spotlight on neglected areas (marc, Chartreuse) or those which are well nigh impossible to source (Jacques Selosse). Exemplary.

Pitt & Hunter Streets, Sydney NSW 2000
02 8214 0505
http://www.thebentley.com.au

Lake House, Daylesford

Best Listing of VIC Wines 2018

Best Listing of VIC Wines 2017

Best Wine List VIC 2014

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2013

Best Listing of a Region’s Wine 2012

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2010

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2008

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Robin Wilson
Number of Wines: 1184
Wines by the Glass: 25
Wine Price: $$$

An outstanding, comprehensive selection of wines with a compelling number of cellared wines. The classics are well represented, though there is a good number of contemporary listings too, as well as avant-garde wines for 'Wine Explorers'. The Champagne collection superb, riesling is a highlight, and there is also a good number of chenins and from the Loire, and Rhone whites, which you don't always see on Australian wine lists. Australian chardonnay, pinot and shiraz are well represented, and the Burgundy collection is mind-blowing. Barolo lovers are well-catered for too. There are too many highlights to mention and wine lovers will undeniably be in seventh heaven.

4 King Street, Daylesford VIC 3460
0407 043 165
http://www.lakehouse.com.au

Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Burswood

Best Listing of Wines by the Glass 2015

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2014

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2014

Best Wine List WA 2014

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2014

Best Listing of Wines by the Glass 2013

Best Digestif List 2013

Best Wine List WA 2012

Best New Wine List – Tony Hitchin Award 2011

Best Wine List WA 2011

Cuisine: Contemporary Steakhouse
Sommelier: Andrew Symes
Number of Wines: 2785
Wines by the Glass: 71
Wine Price: $$$

With around 2785 wines to choose from this is one serious-looking wine list. All Rockpool Bar & Grill restaurants excel in the wine department, but Perth distinguishes itself with West Australia entries and some personal touches. Therefore, the current list has a dedicated 'sommelier select' selection of landmark sherry producer and wunderkind Equipo Navazos, epic in its scope and scale. Half bottles run surprisingly deep, and, of course, Champagne is a landmark feature in this list with a wealth of grower producers matched by a collection of grand marques and big name favourites. For those embarking on serious proteins from the grill, there's superb Burgundy and Rhone reds, with Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello compelling amongst the rich offering in this list. Around 70 wines by the glass allows guests to explore more, and to keenly match wine to dishes, something this skilled sommelier team will do with aplomb and the armoury of this outstanding, incredible wine list.

Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway Burswood WA 6100
08 6252 1900
http://www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au

Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld

Best Listing of VIC Wines 2019

Best Listing of VIC Wines 2016

Best Wine List VIC 2012

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2012

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2012

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2012

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2011

Best Wine List VIC 2011

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2009

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Peter Dillon and Matthew Lance
Number of Wines: 1250
Wines by the Glass: 105
Wine Price: $$-$$$

This is a big list literally and figuratively-speaking with 1250 of the world's greatest wines based on the wine collection of owner, Allan Myers. It takes five pages just to view the selection of half bottles and larger format wines! Be prepared to be amazed from the largest collection of Burgundy and Bordeaux in the Southern Hemisphere, to a comprehensive look at the wines of Victoria, especially the western half, and then multiple vintages from fabulous winemakers all over the globe. With 10 sub-categories for red wine alone it could be a long night, or you could find solace in working your way through some fine tastes - including grape rarieties like schonburger and assyritiko - by the glass.

96 Parker Street, Glenelg Hwy, Dunkeld VIC 3294
03 5577 2241
http://www.royalmail.com.au

Pilu at Freshwater, Freshwater

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2011

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2011

Best Wine List NSW 2011

Best Listing of a Region’s Wine 2010

Best Wine List NSW 2010

Cuisine: Sardinian
Sommelier: Wainer Pordeti
Number of Wines: 380
Wines by the Glass: 35
Wine Price: $$$

This highly regarded and much awarded list has lost none of its thrill and if Giovanni’s cooking isn’t enough to get you there, these wines surely must. The Italian force is strong but there is much more. Think about dipping into the vertical of Sardinia’s own Turriga for a real treat.

On the Beach' Moore Road, Freshwater NSW 2096
02 9938 3331
http://www.pilu.com.au

Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne, Southbank

Best Wine List VIC 2010

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2010

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2010

Cuisine: Australian Grill
Sommelier: Jonathan Ross, Ashley Boburka, Amy Oliver, Tim Saklin, Manuele Pignotti, Pierre-Marie Caillaud, Michael Hegerty
Number of Wines: 1800+
Wines by the Glass: 26
Wine Price: $$$

Rockpool Bar & Grill offers quality all the way, although admittedly at a price, with one of the great Australian and French wine listings in Melbourne. The Burgundy and Bordeaux selections - so in tune with the wood-fired grill menu - is drool-worthy. Thanks to Coravin, wines by the glass can now include some superlative offerings such as aged Barolo or the $380 Torbreck The Laird. Multiple vintages of top producers is the kind of one per centers we have come to expect from the Rockpool group, together with an extensive half bottle and magnum collection (depending on your mood). A complete all-rounder, the list finishes with a comprehensive digestif listing, if you can get that far.

Crown Complex, Shop 1/ 8 Whiteman Street Southbank VIC 3006
03 8648 1919
http://www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au/

Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney, Sydney

Best Aperitif List 2017

Best Digestif List 2015

Best Digestif List 2012

Best Aperitif List 2012

Best Aperitif List 2011

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2009

Best New Wine List – Tony Hitchin Award 2009

Best Wine List NSW 2009

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2009

Best Wine List NSW 2008

Cuisine: Steak House
Sommelier: Yuki Hirose
Number of Wines: 3720
Wines by the Glass: 30
Wine Price: $$$

More an extraordinary collection of the great wines from all corners of the world than a standard wine list, it is world class. A string of amazing verticals are a highlight. One could stop with Champagne. Or sherry or vintage ports. Great names like DRC, Soldera, Coche-Dury, Ponsot, Donnhoff. Spirits also exceptional. a 23-Year-Old Pappy van Winkle? Wow!

66 Hunter St, Sydney NSW 2000
0415 601 787
http://rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au

Aria Sydney, Sydney

Best Sparkling List 2018

Best Sparkling List 2017

Gourmet Traveller Wine Readers Choice Award 2013

Best Listing of Australian Wines 2012

Gourmet Traveller Wine Readers Choice Award 2012

Gourmet Traveller Wine Readers Choice Award 2011

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2003

Best Wine List NSW 2003

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2003

Best Wine List NSW 2000

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Alex Kirkwood
Number of Wines: 1600
Wines by the Glass: 106
Wine Price: $$$

Remarkably, more than 15 years after it won Australia's Wine List of the Year in 2003, Aria remains one of the finest lists in the country. In touch with the latest trends and emerging superstars while displaying the country's finest at their best, Aria has bubbly to satisfy the fussiest, multiple vintages of some of the world's finest, and plenty to surprise and delight.

Shop 19, 1 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
042 2161 497
http://www.ariarestaurant.com/sydney/

Syracuse, Melbourne

Australia's Wine List of the Year 1999

Best Wine List VIC 1999

Best City Restaurant Wine List 1999

Best Wine List VIC 1998

Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Sommelier: Florian Valieres
Number of Wines: 828
Wines by the Glass: 47
Wine Price: $$-$$$

What started out originally as a more Italian-focussed wine list in keeping with its Sicilian namesake, Syracuse, has broadened into a thoroughly detailed and exciting world wine list that sizzles and thrills! Full of personality it goes from strength to strength and broadens its reach with a best of listing for wines by the glass, including some lovelies like 2012 La Perla nebbiolo from Lombardy by the glass under Coravin. Sparkling wines, not to mention Champagnes, are eye-opening, just like so much of the list. You are invited into a livelier, more comprehensive wine listing than you have probably ever encountered before. Soak it up. Red wines are possibly even more exciting than whites such are the depths reached with sourcing and multiple vintages offered.

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 9670 1777
https://syracuserestaurant.com.au/

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Three Time Winners

Aria Brisbane, Brisbane City

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2018

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2018

Judy Hirst Award 2018

Best Listing of QLD Wines 2017

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2017

Best Listing of Australian Wines 2014

Best Wine List QLD 2014

Best Wine List QLD 2013

Best Wine List QLD 2011

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Alex Kirkwood
Number of Wines: 880
Wines by the Glass: 38
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
07 3233 2555
https://www.ariabrisbane.com.au/

Char Darwin, Darwin

Best Wine List NT 2014

Best Wine List NT 2013

Best Wine List NT 2012

Cuisine: modern australian/asian fusion
Sommelier: Maurizio Pagani
Number of Wines: 265
Wines by the Glass: 38
Wine Price: $$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
08 8981 4544
http://www.chardarwin.com.au/

Cru Bar + Cellar, Fortitude Valley

Best Listing of QLD Wines 2019

Best Champagne List 2018

Best Listing of Wines by the Glass 2017

Best Wine Bar Wine List 2015

Best Wine List QLD 2015

Best Wine List QLD 2009

Best Wine List QLD 2004

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Chris Walker
Number of Wines: 1471
Wines by the Glass: 119
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
07 3252 2400
http://www.crubar.com

Chiswick Woollahra, Woollahra

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 100 wines 2018

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 100 wines 2017

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 100 wines 2014

2013

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 50 wines: Joint Winner 2013

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Eleonore Wulf
Number of Wines: 75
Wines by the Glass: 18
Wine Price: $$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
02 8388 8688
https://www.chiswickwoollahra.com.au/home#/booking-form

Stillwater, Launceston

Best Listing of a Region’s Wine 2019

Best Wine List TAS 2018

Best Listing of TAS Wines 2018

Best Wine List TAS 2017

Best Wine List TAS 2016

Best Listing of TAS Wines 2016

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Jim Welsh
Number of Wines: 203
Wines by the Glass: 13
Wine Price: $$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 6331 4153
http://www.stillwater.net.au

Apothecary 1878, Adelaide

Best Aperitif List 2016

Best Wine List SA 2012

Best Wine List SA 2011

Best Wine List WA 2004

Best Wine List SA 2004

Cuisine: European
Sommelier: Paola Coro
Number of Wines: 350
Wines by the Glass: 30
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
08 8212 9099
http://www.theapothecary1878.com.au

Appellation, Marananga

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2017

Best Listing of a Region’s Wine 2015

Best Wine List SA 2010

Best Wine List SA 2009

Best Wine List SA 2008

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Patrick Burgun
Number of Wines: 500
Wines by the Glass: 27
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
08 8562 2722
https://thelouise.com.au/dine/

Aria Sydney, Sydney

Best Sparkling List 2018

Best Sparkling List 2017

Gourmet Traveller Wine Readers Choice Award 2013

Best Listing of Australian Wines 2012

Gourmet Traveller Wine Readers Choice Award 2012

Gourmet Traveller Wine Readers Choice Award 2011

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2003

Best Wine List NSW 2003

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2003

Best Wine List NSW 2000

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Alex Kirkwood
Number of Wines: 1600
Wines by the Glass: 106
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
042 2161 497
http://www.ariarestaurant.com/sydney/

Botanical (The), South Yarra

Best Wine List VIC 2017

Best Wine List VIC 2016

Best Pub Restaurant Wine List 2014

Best Pub Restaurant Wine List 2013

Best Pub Restaurant Wine List 2012

Cuisine: Modern Australian Bar & Grill
Sommelier: Joseph Griffiths
Number of Wines: 529
Wines by the Glass: 34
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 9820 7888
http://www.thebotanical.com.au

European (The), Melbourne

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 100 wines 2012

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 100 wines 2011

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 100 wines 2010

1998

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 50 wines: Joint Winner 1998

Cuisine: European
Sommelier: Chris Broughton
Number of Wines: 550
Wines by the Glass: 19
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 9654 0811
http://www.theeuropean.com.au

Glass, Sydney

Gourmet Traveller Wine Readers Choice Award 2014

Best Listing of Australian Wines 2013

Best Wine List NSW 2012

Best Listing of Wines by the Glass 2011

Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List 2010

Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List 2009

Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List 2008

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Mauro Bortolato, Chris Rose
Number of Wines: 1000
Wines by the Glass: 41
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
02 92656068
http://glassbrasserie.com.au

Healesville Hotel, Healesville

Best Listing of a Region’s Wine 2017

Best Listing of a Region’s Wine 2016

Best Listing of a Region’s Wine 2014

Best Beer List 2013

Best Beer List 2012

Best Beer List 2011

Best Pub Restaurant Wine List 2008

Best Pub Restaurant Wine List 2004

Best Pub Restaurant Wine List 2003

Cuisine: Regional
Sommelier: Michael Kennedy
Number of Wines: 400
Wines by the Glass: 40
Wine Price: $$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 5962 4002
http://www.yarravalleyharvest.com.au

Jonahs, Palm Beach

Best Listing of NSW Wines 2018

Best Listing of Australian Wines 2018

Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List 2017

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2017

Best Wine List NSW 2017

Judy Hirst Award 2017

Best Wine List NSW 2016

Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List 2016

Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List 2015

Cuisine: Modern Australian with Italian influences
Sommelier: Niels Sluiman
Number of Wines: 1680
Wines by the Glass: 80
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
02 9974 5599
http://www.jonahs.com.au

Lake House, Daylesford

Best Listing of VIC Wines 2018

Best Listing of VIC Wines 2017

Best Wine List VIC 2014

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2013

Best Listing of a Region’s Wine 2012

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2010

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2008

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Robin Wilson
Number of Wines: 1184
Wines by the Glass: 25
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
0407 043 165
http://www.lakehouse.com.au

Love Tilly Devine, Darlinghurst

Best Wine Bar Wine List 2017

Best Wine Bar Wine List 2016

Hall of Fame: Three Time Award Winners 2013

Cuisine: Australian
Sommelier: Matt Swieboda
Number of Wines: 285
Wines by the Glass: 15
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
02 9326 9297
http://lovetillydevine.com

Me Wah Hobart, Sandy Bay

Best Wine List TAS 2012

Best Wine List TAS 2011

Best Wine List TAS 2010

Cuisine: Chinese
Sommelier: Stephen Tso
Number of Wines: 600
Wines by the Glass: 12
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 6223 3688
http://www.mewah.com.au

Melbourne Supper Club, Melbourne

Best Sparkling List 2019

Best Wine Bar List 2012

Best Wine Bar Wine List 2012

Best Wine Bar Wine List 2011

Best Wine Bar List 2011

Best Wine Bar Wine List 2008

Best Wine Bar List 2004

Best Wine List VIC 2003

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Chris Broughton
Number of Wines: 700
Wines by the Glass: 15
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 9654 6300
http://www.melbournesupperclub.com.au/

RACV City Club, Melbourne

Cuisine: Contemporary
Sommelier: Christian Maier
Number of Wines: 674
Wines by the Glass: 22
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 9944 8000
https://www.racv.com.au/travel-leisure/racv-club/city-club/food-drink/members-dining-room.html

Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney, Sydney

Best Aperitif List 2017

Best Digestif List 2015

Best Digestif List 2012

Best Aperitif List 2012

Best Aperitif List 2011

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2009

Best New Wine List – Tony Hitchin Award 2009

Best Wine List NSW 2009

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2009

Best Wine List NSW 2008

Cuisine: Steak House
Sommelier: Yuki Hirose
Number of Wines: 3720
Wines by the Glass: 30
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
0415 601 787
http://rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au

Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld

Best Listing of VIC Wines 2019

Best Listing of VIC Wines 2016

Best Wine List VIC 2012

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2012

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2012

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2012

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2011

Best Wine List VIC 2011

Best Country Restaurant Wine List 2009

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Peter Dillon and Matthew Lance
Number of Wines: 1250
Wines by the Glass: 105
Wine Price: $$-$$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 5577 2241
http://www.royalmail.com.au

Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Burswood

Best Listing of Wines by the Glass 2015

Best City Restaurant Wine List 2014

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2014

Best Wine List WA 2014

Australia's Wine List of the Year 2014

Best Listing of Wines by the Glass 2013

Best Digestif List 2013

Best Wine List WA 2012

Best New Wine List – Tony Hitchin Award 2011

Best Wine List WA 2011

Cuisine: Contemporary Steakhouse
Sommelier: Andrew Symes
Number of Wines: 2785
Wines by the Glass: 71
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
08 6252 1900
http://www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli

Best Club Restaurant Wine List 2008

Best Club Restaurant Wine List 2004

Best Club Restaurant Wine List 2003

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: Jamie Dickinson & Kim Smith
Number of Wines: 1131
Wines by the Glass: 26
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
02 99557171
http://www.rsys.com.au

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

Best Listing of WA Wines 2019

Best Wine List WA 2019

Best Listing of WA Wines 2018

Best Listing of a Region’s Wine 2018

Best Listing of WA Wines 2017

Gourmet Traveller Wine Readers Choice Award 2015

Best Listing of Australian Wines 2015

Best Pub Restaurant Wine List 2011

Best Pub Restaurant Wine List 2010

Best Pub Restaurant Wine List 2009

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Sommelier: -
Number of Wines: 600
Wines by the Glass: 25
Wine Price: $

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
08 9757 2398
http://www.settlerstavern.com

Source (The) at MONA, Berriedale

Best Listing of TAS Wines 2017

Best Beer List 2016

Best Beer List 2015

Best Wine List TAS 2015

Best Wine List TAS 2014

Best Wine List TAS 2013

Cuisine: Regional Tasmanian
Sommelier: Pip Anderson, Ilo Pilve
Number of Wines: 3153
Wines by the Glass: 30
Wine Price: $$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 6277 9900
http://mona.net.au

Spice Temple Melbourne, Southbank

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 100 wines 2016

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 100 wines 2015

Best Small Wine List – Maximum 100 wines 2013

Cuisine: Provincial Chinese
Sommelier: Jonathan Ross, Ben Fergus, Ashley Boburka
Number of Wines: 135
Wines by the Glass: 18
Wine Price: $$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 8679 1888
http://www.spicetemple.com.au/

Members Dining Room, Melbourne

Best Club Restaurant Wine List 2015

Best Club Restaurant Wine List 2014

Best Club Restaurant Wine List 2013

Best Club Restaurant Wine List 2009

Cuisine: contemporary
Sommelier: Christian Maier
Number of Wines: 611
Wines by the Glass: 21
Wine Price: $$$

23 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 99448000
https://www.racv.com.au/travel-leisure/racv-club/city-club/food-drink.html

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Franck Moreau MS

Individual Winner

Franck Moreau MS is Australia’s first Master Sommelier. Growing up in Beaujolais, in Southern France, Franck was surrounded by vineyards and winemakers, which began his life-long love affair with wine. Rising through the ranks, Franck has worked at a number of Michelin-star restaurants around the world, from La Rotonde in Paris, to Gordon Ramsay’s The Savoy Grill and Claridge’s in London. He is currently the Head Sommelier for The Merivale Group in Sydney. Franck is also the President of Sommeliers Australia and is extraordinarily passionate about the hospitality and wine industry in Australia and abroad.

David Lawler

Much-admired Melbourne sommelier David Lawler, who created the 2010 Best Wine List of the Year at Rockpool, Melbourne and recently retired as President of Sommeliers Australia was awarded the rarely-given Individual Award with entry into the Hall of Fame for his passionate commitment to the hospitality industry – supporting the education, training and service skills of sommeliers.

Best Wine Lists State or Territory Winners 2019

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Northern Territory
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Best Wine Lists Venue Type Winners 2019

Best City Restaurant Wine List
Best Country Restaurant Wine List
Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List
Best Pub Restaurant Wine List
Best Club Restaurant Wine List
Best Wine Bar Wine List

Glass Ratings 2019

The key objective of the awards is to recognise and reward exceptional sommeliers, their wine lists and the owners who have invested in them. Each entering venue is awarded 3, 2, or 1 glasses based on their wine list submission. Judges submit their scores based on the guiding principles of appraisal. AWLOTYA allocates glasses with the utmost integrity, albeit in acknowledgement that all reviews are subjective.

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Howard Park has been a pioneering West Australian winery since 1986, as one of the earliest adopters of multi-regional fruit sourcing; a champion of the cool-climate Great Southern wine region and the world-renowned Margaret River. The result is the work of heritage and family - more than three decades handcrafting wines of provenance and elegance.

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