18 Oct 2021
2023 China’s Wine List of the Year Winners Announced!
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And the winners are…….
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As custodians of this winning list, the following Awards were also announced –
China’s ‘Outstanding Sommelier’ of the Year 2021 – Mainland China
China’s Outstanding F&B Director/Manager/Owner of the Year 2021 – Mainland China
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As custodian of this winning list, the following Awards were also announced –
China’s ‘Outstanding Sommelier’ of the Year 2021 – Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan
China’s Outstanding F&B Director/Manager/Owner of the Year 2021 – Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan
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Again in 2021 the big winners with China’s Wine List of the Year Awards are China’s Hospitality and Tourism Industries and also China’s ever more discerning Consumers everywhere who benefit from the significant gains that are being achieved each year with the standard of China’s wine lists.
Every year the standard of the wine lists that showcase these industries – and are available to those consumers, continues to grow with the highest percentage (%) ever of 3 Glass Wine Lists across China achieved in 2021!
This outstanding result further demonstrates the growing standard of China’s best Wine Lists today. In 2021 the most popular categories entered by applicants were again Best Wine by the Glass List followed again also by Best Food and Wine Matching Wine List then, Best Champagne List. Following last year’s trend, this year the Best Listing of Chinese Wines was the next most strongly supported category – great news for China’s growing Domestic Wine Industry!
2021 was again another record year for the Independent Restaurant sector – up an extraordinary 33% on last year, across China reflecting the increased focus by this category on creating outstanding wine offers for their customers and wanting to say so!
Finally, it is very encouraging to hear of the positive impact on respective businesses that success in the Awards is bringing to those deserving of recognition and reward for the outstanding levels they are achieving.
Quote from Co-Chairman of Judges Peter Forrestal on the 2021 China’s Wine List of the Year Awards: …“There hasn’t been a year when the quality of China’s wine lists was so strong. It seems that, in 2021, instead of increasing the size of their lists, sommeliers are looking to improving the quality of the wines they offer their customers. The best restaurants (both those which are in hotels and are stand-alone) are offering more extensive lists by the glass that are thoughtfully selected to be in tune with the restaurant’s theme or cuisine and offer patrons unforgettable experiences. Coravin is a vital part of this revolution.
Competition for the top awards have never been stronger: nor has the support among judges for all those chosen as finalists. The quality of the lists in a significant number of restaurants suggests that the expertise of sommeliers working in Chinese restaurants continues to be on the rise. This also suggests that the influence of the leading sommeliers in the country is spreading rapidly and helping to improve the restaurant experience for many patrons. Peter Forrestal, Co-Chairman of Judges
Quote from Co-Chairman of Judges Brian Julyan MS – Founder of the Court of Master Sommeliers, on the 2021 Awards…” Congratulations to all the entrants and especially the finalists for another year of outstanding entries. With Restaurants suffering reduced business through the pandemic one might have expected lists to be reduced in range and diversity, but this was not the case. The attention to detail and the quality of content was as good as any previous year.
The array of WBG, aided by the excellent dispensing systems now available, has allowed considerable expansion of this section, providing Sommeliers the chance to offer exciting food and wine pairings course by course and customers an enhanced opportunity to enjoy a wider range of wines. Brian Julyan MS Master Sommelier, Co-Chairman of Judges.
AWARD WINNERS & FINALISTS – 2021
China’s Wine List of the Year 2021 – Mainland China
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As custodians of this winning list, the following Awards were also announced –
China’s ‘Outstanding Sommelier’ of the Year 2021 – Mainland China
China’s Outstanding F&B Director/Manager/Owner of the Year 2021 – Mainland China
China’s Wine List of the Year 2021 – Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
AND
As custodians of this winning list, the following Awards were also announced –
China’s ‘Outstanding Sommelier’ of the Year 2021 – Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan
China’s Outstanding F&B Director/Manager/Owner of the Year 2021 – Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan
CHINA’S WINE LIST OF THE YEAR – 2021 FINALISTS
CHINA’S WINE LIST OF THE YEAR – HALL OF FAME – 2021
MAIN AWARD WINNERS;
INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS;
THREE TIME SPECIALIST AWARD WINNERS –
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BEST WINE LIST – EASTERN CHINA
BEST WINE LIST – NORTHERN CHINA
BEST WINE LIST – SOUTHERN CHINA
BEST WINE LIST – WESTERN CHINA
BEST WINE LIST – HONG KONG SRA
BEST WINE LIST – MACAU SRA
BEST WINE LIST – TAIWAN
BEST INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT WINE LIST
BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT WINE LIST
BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT WINE LIST
BEST CLUB RESTAURANT WINE LIST
BEST WINE BAR LIST
BEST NEW WINE LIST– opened in last year
BEST SMALL/MEDIUM WINE LIST– less than 100 wines
BEST WINES BY THE GLASS LIST
BEST FOOD & WINE MATCHING LIST
BEST CHAMPAGNE LIST
BEST LISTING OF CHINESE WINES
BEST LISTING OF CHINESE SPIRITS
BEST LISTING OF FRENCH WINES
BEST SAKE LIST
BEST APERITIF LIST
BEST DIGESTIF LIST
BEST BEER LIST
BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE WINE LIST
BEST LUXURY FINE WINE CELLAR LIST
BEST HOTEL GROUP WINE LIST
BEST ‘Core ‘Wines by the Glass’ LIST in a HOTEL GROUP
BEST RESTAURANT CHAIN WINE LIST
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PRESS RELEASE
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CHINA’S WINNING WINE LISTS – 2021
Mainland China
1515 West Chophouse, Shanghai
This is a carefully curated wine list that gives voice to a fantastic array of wines by the glass – it takes the category very seriously and uses it in the way it was intended, especially through Coravin – and presents a fine dining wine experience of the world’s wines. Big names tend to dominate but there is admirable choice when you delve a little deeper. It is worth remembering that it is part of the Shangri-La chain with access to an amazing master list. It uses it well. Deputy Chair, Jeni Port.
In the end, 1515 West Chophouse won me over for its ability to satisfy wine lovers at all budgets. Yes it has an incredible range of top end wines, but also an excellent number at the more modest end of the market. It was an impressive international list, including a top selection of wines from China. Deputy Chair, Toni Paterson MW.
Hong Kong – Macau – Taiwan
Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, Cotai, Macau
This is a most impressive, fine dining wine list with a firm focus on France. It does delve deep into the Grand Cru/First Growth wine territory, providing a mouth-watering selection of names and vintages. This is its singular strength but it must be said that should the diner wish to wander away from France, they will also be rewarded. Deputy Chair, Jeni Port.
One cannot deny the premium nature of Alain Ducasse at Morpheus. The list is exceptional, including verticals of the top wines. Deputy Chair, Toni Paterson MW.
