AUSTRALIAN WINE LIST OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2018;
It’s not easy putting together a cutting edge, sophisticated, approachable and balanced wine list. It takes real talent to curate a list that offers emerging and trendy wines alongside the staples and old favourites. Having the right mix of international and domestic wines and of course being able to offer patrons new experiences at prices they can afford.
On Monday 23rd July 2018, we celebrated the Best of Australia’s Wine Lists
By investing time and money they have made the Australian wine and food scene what it is today. Standards are at an all-time high, and it was clear that the judges of the 2018 Australian Wine List of the Year Awards had one tough job. We would like to congratulate all the finalists for the depth and quality of their lists, and we would like to offer a special congratulations to the winners who took out the top Awards (see below).
Of particular note, it was great to see that the diversity of today’s wine lists is largely down to the inclusion of wines from smaller and emerging wine regions and from family run wineries. To give wineries like ours, outlets to showcase their wines will ensure the future diversification of the Australian wine scene. And for that, we want to thank all wine and food enthusiasts for their passion and support. Cheers!
NATIONAL AWARD WINNER
2018 Wine List of the Year: Aria, Brisbane
Judy Hirst Award: Ian Trinkle
STATE/TERRITORY WINNERS
Best Wine List ACT: Italian & Sons
Best Wine List NSW: Est
Best Wine List NT: The Stone House
Best Wine List QLD: Blackbird
Best Wine List SA: Crafers Hotel
Best Wine List TAS: Stillwater
Best Wine List VIC: Bar Liberty
Best Wine List WA: Mayfair Lane
NATIONAL CLASS OF TRADE OR CATEGORY
Best City Restaurant Wine List: Aria, Brisbane, QLD
Best Country Restaurant Wine List: The Barn Steakhouse, SA
Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List: Bert’s, NSW
Best Pub Restaurant Wine List: Crafers Hotel, SA
Best Club Restaurant Wine List: Newcastle Club, NSW
Best Wine Bar List: Bar Liberty, VIC
Best New List – The Tony Hitchen Award: Dear Sainte Eloise, NSW
Best Small List (Max 50 Wines): Harvest, NSW
Best Small List (Max 100 Wines): Chiswick, Woollahra, NSW
Best Food & Wine Matching List: Brae, VIC
Best List of Wine By The Glass: Bentley, NSW
Best Beer List: Avoca Hotel, VIC
Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks List: Attica, VIC
Best Sparkling Wine List: Aria, Sydney, NSW
Best Champagne List: Cru Bar + Cellar, QLD
Best Aperitif List: Devine Food & Wine, NSW
Best Digestif List: Black Bar & Grill, NSW
Best Listing of a Region’s Wine: Settlers Tavern, WA
Best Listing of Australian Wine: Jonah’s, NSW
Best Listing of ACT Wine: Rubicon, ACT
Best Listing of NSW Wine: Jonah’s, NSW
Best Listing of QLD Wine: Blackbird, QLD
Best Listing of SA Wine: fermentAsian, SA
Best Listing of TAS Wine: Stillwater, TAS
Best Listing of VIC Wine: Lake House, VIC
Best Listing of WA Wine: Settlers Tavern, WA
Gourmet Traveller Readers’ Choice: Charred Kitchen, NSW
Sommeliers Choice Award: Bentley, Nick Hildebrandt, NSW
