![]() ![]() Riesling! Chenin! We have quite a few delicious offerings in WA that are perfect for sunshiny days. Deep Woods is set to release the first Western Australian albariño– a Spanish variety that pairs perfectly with seafood. It’s a great time of year as many producers are releasing their new drops, I love aromatic wines in the spring, think pinot grigio from South by South West or Battles Blendaberg which is a Alsace inspired blend of riesling, pinot gris and gewurztraminer, perfect for crisp afternoons. Top spring wine picks from local award winners Best Listing of WA Wines: Mojo’s Kitchen.Best Wine List - Sommelier’s Choice: Le Rebelle (joint winner with Where’s Nick, Sydney).Best Wine List - Australia’s Choice: Il Lido.Best Country Restaurant Wine List: Settlers Tavern.Australia’s Wine List of the Year WA winners ![]() The wine list awards have been running for 29 years with this year seeing a record number of entries from across Australia. With a great list, you’re already planning what wines you want to drink next time,” they say of a great wine list. With a good wine list, you can find plenty of things you want to drink. “With an average wine list, you can find something to drink. She says they’re also in a unique situation where the wine makers of the region want to learn more about wine so in addition to drops from local young gun producers, and a classic wine collection, they seek out fun and well-priced wines from smaller producers across the world.Ĭottesloe icon Il Lido were awarded the best wine list - Australia’s choice, with its group wine director Michael Mori and head sommelier Alex Ch’ng behind the list. “We take a special interest in wine producers, whether small or founding, who are striving to match our ethos of caring for employees - sustainability, eco and community minded and just generally great to get on with and it’s very rewarding to have these local producers and winemakers as our customers,” she says. PICTURE NIC ELLIS THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Credit: Nic Ellis /The West AustralianĪnother big win was Settlers Tavern in Margaret River who took out the best country restaurant wine list.ĭirector Karen Gough says since taking over the venue in 2003 the list has been ever-evolving as they aim to present Margaret River wines in all their glory whilst introducing a national and international selection to keep it interesting. Camera Icon Le Rebelle restaurant, on Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley. “I think a good wine list has a little something for everyone and matches what your venue offers and what the guest’s expectations are,” she says. “Wine lists that have common threads always excite me, but I shy away from lists that have strict boundaries there can be a focus without showing wines in a vacuum.”īest wine list - sommelier’s choice went to Le Rebelle in Mount Lawley, with co-owner and sommelier Sarah Atkinson revealing the key to their success is keeping the wines in check with the vibe of the venue. “It does not have to be the longest, with the most expensive, coveted wines from around the globe, it can local, homely and with integrity. Camera Icon Nina Throsby, Group Sommelier, Kailis Hospitality Group Credit: Shot by Thom ![]()
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