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    World's Best Wine Lists 2023: The Global Winners and Star Accreditations — Page 3

    The World's Best Wine Lists 2023 is a prestigious global awards program organized by The World of Fine Wine that recognizes excellence in wine selection across various categories and regions. The 2023 edition celebrated winners from around the world, judged by an independent panel of experts including Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers. The awards highlight the crucial importance of a well-curated wine list, regardless of the size of the establishment.

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    Restaurant Francois, Austin, United States

    Restaurant Francois

    Austin, United States

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    Restaurant Francois is the Austin pick for a French dinner where the wine program is a real reason to book. It suits dates, celebrations, business meals better than casual group nights, especially for diners who want the meal to feel deliberate without relying on a confirmed tasting-menu format.

    Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa

    Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    Restaurant

    The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Sandhurst holds a 3-Star World of Fine Wine Accreditation, making it the strongest wine-program address in Johannesburg for a stay or special-occasion dinner. Set across ten acres of indigenous gardens, it suits wine-focused travellers, milestone occasions, guests who need a hotel that performs at international five-star level. Book two to four weeks out for dining; further ahead for peak-season accommodation.

    Tantris, Munich, Germany

    Tantris

    Munich, Germany

    Restaurant

    Tantris is a restaurant within Tantris Maison Culinaire in Munich.

    John's House, Mountsorrel, United Kingdom

    John's House

    Mountsorrel, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    John's House holds a Michelin Star and an OAD ranking, its £49 set lunch is among the most credible value propositions in English fine dining. Dinner runs £100–£120 per person across five or seven courses, all grounded in produce from the family's 400-acre farm. Book several weeks ahead: the restaurant operates Wednesday to Saturday only, with single lunch and dinner sittings each day.

    Odette, Singapore, Singapore

    Odette

    Singapore, Singapore

    Restaurant

    Odette is a restaurant at the National Gallery Singapore.

    The Eight, Macau, Macau

    The Eight

    Macau, Macau

    Restaurant

    The Eight is a restaurant on the second floor of Grand Lisboa in Macau.

    Seahorse, Dartmouth, United Kingdom

    Seahorse

    Dartmouth, United Kingdom

    Restaurant

    Seahorse is the strongest seafood restaurant in Dartmouth by a clear margin, backed by a Michelin Plate, a World of Fine Wine 1-Star wine accreditation, a daily-changing menu built around local catch with Italian technique. Book two to three weeks out for dinner; the fixed-price lunch is the smart entry point if the £££ dinner spend gives you pause.

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