World's Best Wine Lists 2021: Global Winners & Awards
The World's Best Wine Lists 2021 is a prestigious global awards program organized by The World of Fine Wine magazine that recognizes excellence in wine selection and service across restaurants, hotels, bars. The 2021 edition highlighted establishments that demonstrated resilience and innovation during the global pandemic, with top honors going to New York City's Terroir Tribeca and Eleven Madison Park. The awards are judged by an international panel of experts, including Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers, based on criteria such as breadth, depth, value, organization.
Venues on this list
Park Hotel Vossevangen
Voss, Norway
Park Hotel Vossevangen in Voss is the clearest case in western Norway for a hotel restaurant built around its wine cellar: a 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation and repeated Star Wine List rankings back that up. The Elysée restaurant's seasonal, locally sourced menu makes autumn the strongest time to visit. Booking is easy; the drive from Bergen is part of the experience.
Robuchon au Dôme
Macau, Macau
Robuchon au Dôme holds three Michelin stars on the 43rd floor of Grand Lisboa, delivering formal French tasting menus with tableside service and a 17,400-bottle wine cellar. Reservations open four weeks out and fill immediately; the MOP 3,000+ price and strict dress code position this as Macau's top splurge-tier dining room for milestone occasions.
The Barn
Walland, United States
The Barn at Blackberry Farm is a fine-dining room on a working Tennessee farm, with a 135,000-bottle wine cellar holding a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation and farm-sourced American cooking under Chef Cassidee Dabney. Access is tied to a Blackberry Farm resort stay, pricing is $$$+, and the experience is worth building a trip around for food and wine explorers who want land-to-table depth.
Eleven Madison Park
New York City, United States
Book Eleven Madison Park if a high-commitment vegan French tasting menu is exactly what you want, not just because it is famous. The case is strongest for first-timers who care about tasting-menu structure, formal service, a room built for a major occasion; diners wanting flexibility, meat, or an easier group dinner should choose another New York splurge.
Overview
The World's Best Wine Lists 2021 is a global awards program by The World of Fine Wine that honors the most exceptional wine programs in restaurants, hotels, bars worldwide. In 2021, the top prize for Wine List of the Year was awarded to Terroir Tribeca in New York City, while Eleven Madison Park took the Champions' League Best Overall Wine List title. The awards recognize excellence across 20 categories, including regional specialization, by-the-glass selections, wine list design.
The World's Best Wine Lists is managed by The World of Fine Wine magazine and is widely regarded as the 'Michelin stars' of the wine world. Winners are selected through a rigorous judging process by an international panel of experts who assess thousands of entries based on their selection's quality, value, suitability to the venue's cuisine. The awards are prestigious because they provide a global benchmark for wine service, covering everything from massive 'Long Wine Lists' to specialized 'Micro Wine Lists.' The 2021 edition featured winners from ten countries across three continents, highlighting the truly international scope of the competition.
The World's Best Wine Lists 2021 represents the pinnacle of global wine service excellence, celebrating the most thoughtful and diverse wine programs in the hospitality industry. Organized by the esteemed World of Fine Wine magazine, these awards provide a definitive guide for oenophiles seeking exceptional dining experiences across six continents. On this Pearl page, readers will find a comprehensive breakdown of the 2021 winners, from legendary grand award recipients to innovative newcomers redefining the modern wine bar. This list serves as both a tribute to the industry's dedication and a curated roadmap for the world's most discerning wine lovers.
Quick Facts
- Organizer
- The World of Fine Wine
- Founded
- 2014
- Geography
- Global
- Venue Types
- Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Cruise Ships
- Selection Method
- Expert Panel Judging
- Frequency
- Annual
- Top 2021 Winner
- Terroir Tribeca, NYC
About This Edition
The 2021 edition of the World's Best Wine Lists was notable for its focus on the hospitality industry's resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the awards ceremony held virtually from London. New York City emerged as a dominant force this year, securing the two most prestigious titles: Wine List of the Year for Terroir Tribeca and Champions' League Best Overall Wine List for Eleven Madison Park. The awards also introduced a renewed emphasis on by-the-glass programs and regional specialization, reflecting changing consumer habits during the recovery period.
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