"The awards, launched in 2014, were hosted by The World of Fine Wine editor and awards chairman Neil Beckett, alongside food editor and judge Francis Percival, and judged by independent panels of leading professionals, including world champion sommeliers, masters of wine and renowned wine writers. The night's highest honor went to The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, which picked up the coveted Wine List of the Year 2025, as well as Best Hotel Wine List."
"The United States had a strong showing, collecting ten main awards plus two Champions' League wins. Highlights included Brooklyn's Kru (Best Micro Wine List) and One White Street in Tribeca (Best Half-Bottle List). The UK also stood out: The Grape Escape in Cheltenham won Best Value Wine List, while London institutions 67 Pall Mall, Blandford Comptoir and Frog by Adam Handling were all recognized. In total, winners represented five continents."
"The evening concluded with the introduction of the Guiding Spirit Awards for Wine in Hospitality, created to honor individuals who have shaped the world of wine service. Sponsored by T-Oinos, the inaugural honours went to Harald Bresselschmidt, Doug Govan, HO Kin Fung, Pascaline Lepeltier, Valeria Mortara and Josep Roca of the three Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Catalonia."
The awards, launched in 2014, were hosted by Neil Beckett and Francis Percival and judged by independent panels including world champion sommeliers, masters of wine and renowned wine writers. The Little Nell in Aspen won Wine List of the Year 2025 and Best Hotel Wine List. Park Hotel Vossevangen claimed Champions' League Best Overall Wine List 2025 and Champions' League Best By-the-Glass Wine List 2025. The United States secured ten main awards plus two Champions' League wins, with highlights including Brooklyn's Kru and One White Street in Tribeca. Winners came from five continents, with notable successes in Switzerland, Mauritius and Sydney. The Guiding Spirit Awards honored six individuals for services to wine in hospitality.
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