A wine list first and foremost should be well-suited to the cuisine it accompanies. Beyond this, however, good wine lists can vary widely in their quality. For some restaurants, a concise, well-chosen selection will do; for others, a sommelier has been engaged to scour the globe for outstanding wines that fall in line with the restaurant's aim and cuisine. The best wine lists are comprised of careful and interesting selections with regard to producer, vintage, and origin, resulting in a list that spans a wide range of styles, price points, and producers. Beyond the selection itself, the best wine lists are helpful: well organized and accessible, accurate and up to date, and offering comprehensive information about each wine, including vintages and appellations.
Restaurants that go above and beyond in the realm of wine don't go unnoticed. Here are the restaurants that have been officially recognized for their efforts and excellence in crafting an exceptional wine list.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Grand Award
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Grand Award
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Grand Award
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
