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We've got information on nearly 3,800 restaurants worldwide. All these dining destinations share a dedication to wine that has earned them one of the three award levels in Wine Spectator's 2012 Restaurant Wine List Awards program.

About the Restaurant Wine List Awards / How to Enter

Award of Excellence

Our basic award, for lists that offer a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. See a complete list.

Best of Award of Excellence

Our second-tier award gives special recognition to restaurants with lists that also display vintage depth or excellent breadth across several regions. See a complete list.

Grand Award

Our highest award, given to restaurants that typically offer 1,500 selections or more, and feature serious breadth of top producers, outstanding depth in mature vintages, large-format bottles, and superior organization, presentation and wine service. See a complete list.

» Learn more about the award levels

» Restaurateurs: Enter the 2013 awards by Feb. 1

» The 2012 Dining Guide: In the Aug. 31 Issue

Enter the Restaurant Wine List Awards

Got a great wine list? Here's everything you need to enter your restaurant in Wine Spectator's awards program. Attention: 2013 awards entries due Feb. 1

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