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    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.

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    Park Hotel Vossevangen, Voss, Norway

    Park Hotel Vossevangen

    Voss, Norway

    Restaurant

    On the banks of Lake Vangsvatnet in central Voss, Park Hotel Vossevangen holds a 3-Star accreditation from World of Fine Wine and has appeared on Star Wine List's Norway rankings every year from 2019 through 2025. The Elysée restaurant runs a seasonally changing menu built around local Norwegian produce, supported by a wine cellar with more than three decades of institutional history.

    Robuchon au Dôme, Macau, China

    Robuchon au Dôme

    Macau, China

    Restaurant

    Macau's high-altitude French dining tier is defined by ceremony, cellar depth, imported technique adapted to local supply lines. Robuchon au Dôme sits in that bracket with chef Julien Tongourian, contemporary French cooking, OAD Asia ranking recognition, La Liste 99-point scoring, a wine program with six-figure inventory scale.

    Pix Pâtisserie, Portland, Portland, United States

    Pix Pâtisserie, Portland

    Portland, United States

    Restaurant

    Open since 2001 on East Burnside, Pix Pâtisserie brought French dessert culture to Portland before the city's dining scene fully found its footing. The adjoining Bar Vivant adds Spanish pintxos and conservas to the mix, while a wine list focused on small, boundary-pushing producers gives the whole operation a distinctly European register. Walk-ins are generally welcomed, making it one of the more accessible stops on the Portland dessert circuit.

    The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Walland, United States

    The Barn at Blackberry Farm

    Walland, United States

    Restaurant

    Set within the storied Blackberry Farm estate in the Great Smoky Mountains foothills, The Barn at Blackberry Farm brings American farmhouse cooking to its most considered form. Chef Cassidee Dabney leads a kitchen grounded in Tennessee's agricultural calendar, supported by one of the country's deeper cellar programs. The wine list runs to 8,200 selections across 135,000 bottles, with particular strength in California, Burgundy, the Rhône.

    Eleven Madison Park, New York City, United States

    Eleven Madison Park

    New York City, United States

    Restaurant

    Eleven Madison Park is where New York fine dining's old signals of luxury meet a plant-based tasting-menu format built around provenance, restraint, a serious wine program. Daniel Humm's kitchen carries major recognition, including OAD's 2026 North America ranking, La Liste scoring, Star Wine List inclusion, Les Grandes Tables du Monde membership, but the more interesting story is how the room tests what luxury means without meat at the center.

    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, and 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, and 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, and 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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