“This is probably the greatest collection of wine lists I have ever seen,” said jury member Rajat Parr.
Star Wine List of the Year is the celebration of the great wine lists in the world and the teams behind them. In Sweden, the prize is awarded in fourteen categories, and the winner in several categories will also qualify for the International Final in June 2024. The jury is done deliberating, and the finalists have been selected.
“It is the sixth time we are celebrating the wine lists in Sweden and the great teams behind them and we are happy to have such a strong showing. This year we have also introduced a few new categories including the Best Beaujolais List and Best Bourgogne List – both gathering many strong finalists. We can’t wait to celebrate with all the finalists in Stockholm in April,” said Krister Bengtsson, founder and publisher of Star Wine List.
About the jury
The jury for the Star Wine List of the Year Sweden 2024 includes four top international wine experts:
- Nina Højgaard Jensen, Second Best Sommelier of the World 2023 (ASI)
- Raj Parr, renowned sommelier and winemaker
- Salvatore Castano, Best Sommelier of Europe & Africa 2021
- Kathrine Larsen-Robert, Master Sommelier
Finalists
Grand Prix
The best list overall. The winner will be announced at the event, as it’s chosen from the winners of Long, Medium and Short lists.
Best Long Wine List
The best large wine list, with more than 600 references
- Aira, Stockholm
- Eriksbergs Vilt & Natur, Trensum
- Ett Hem, Stockholm
- Grand Hotel Lund, Lund
- Grand Hôtel, Stockholm
- Granen, Åre
- Hotell Borgholm, Borgholm
- Leijontornet, Stockholm
- Operakällaren, Stockholm
- PM & Vänner, Växjö
- Restaurang AG, Stockholm
- ÄNG, Tvååker
Best Medium-Sized List
The best wine list with 200-600 listings
- Agnes, Stockholm
- Bouchon, Malmö
- Café Nizza, Stockholm
- Ekstedt, Stockholm
- Farang, Stockholm
- Fjällnäs Restaurant, Tänndalen
- Folii, Stockholm
- Mathias Dahlgren – Matbaren, Stockholm
- Restaurang Nisch, Stockholm
Best Short List
The best wine list with fewer than 200 listings
- Babette, Stockholm
- Bord, Stockholm
- Café Cuvée, Stockholm
- Combo Vinbaren, Stockholm
- Frö, Sälen
- Lyran matbar, Malmö
- Petri, Stockholm
- Restaurang Triton, Stockholm
- Woodstockholm, Stockholm
- Åre Nature Studio, Duved, Åre
Best By the Glass List
The best wine list by the glass, a category presented by Riedel
- A Little Party, Halmstad
- Aira, Stockholm
- Bulot, Göteborg
- Combo Vinbaren, Stockholm
- Folii, Stockholm
- L’Enoteca, Malmö
- Operakällaren, Stockholm
- Volare, Visby
Best Sparkling Wine List
The best list with sparkling wine, a category presented by Nyetimber
- A Little Party, Halmstad
- Aira, Stockholm
- Champagnebaren Kyrkogatan 13, Göteborg
- Grand Hôtel, Stockholm
- Hotell Borgholm, Borgholm
- Operakällaren, Stockholm
- PM & Vänner, Växjö
- Restaurang AG, Stockholm
- ÄNG, Tvååker
Best Austrian Wine List
The best wine list with Austrian wine, a category presented by Austrian Wine
- Grand Hôtel, Stockholm
- Heaven 23, Göteborg
- Hotell Borgholm, Borgholm
- Leijontornet, Stockholm
- Operakällaren, Stockholm
- PM & Vänner, Växjö
- Portal, Stockholm
- SK Mat & Människor, Göteborg
Best California Wine List
The best wine list with wines from California, a category presented by Louis M. Martini
- Eriksbergs Vilt & Natur, Trensum
- Ett Hem, Stockholm
- Grand Hôtel, Stockholm
- Hotell Borgholm, Borgholm
- Leijontornet, Stockholm
- Operakällaren, Stockholm
- PM & Vänner, Växjö
- Restaurang AG, Stockholm
Sustainable Wine List
Not only the wine list is evaluated, but also the stated actions of the venue. A category presented by Familia Torres
- Ett Hem, Stockholm
- Frö, Sälen
- Hörte Brygga, Skivarp
- Julie, Malmö
- Kittelfjäll Värdshus, Kittelfjäll
- Petri, Stockholm
- Spiseriet, Varberg
- Villa & Trädgård de luxe, Växjö
- ÄNG, Tvååker
Best Newcomer List
For a venue that recently opened, a category presented by Vintedge
- Brasserie Draken, Göteborg
- Cafe Klotet, Stockholm
- Freyja, Stockholm
- Teddys, Stockholm
- Vyn, Simrishamn
Best Beaujolais Wine List
The best wine list with wines from Beaujolais, a category presented by Inter Beaujolais
- BISe, Malmö
- Grus Grus, Stockholm
- Hörte Brygga, Skivarp
- PM & Vänner, Växjö
- Portal, Stockholm
- Savant Bar, Stockholm
- The Sparrow, Stockholm
- Villa & Trädgård de luxe, Växjö
Best German Wine List
The best wine list with wines from Germany, a category presented by Wines of Germany
- E & G, Stockholm
- Farang, Stockholm
- Grand Hôtel, Stockholm
- Hotell Borgholm, Borgholm
- Leijontornet, Stockholm
- Operakällaren, Stockholm
- PM & Vänner, Växjö
- Teddys, Stockholm
Best Swedish Wine List
The best wine list with wines from Sweden
- Freyja, Stockholm
- Hörte Brygga, Skivarp
- Julie, Malmö
- Sankt Jörgen Park, Göteborg
- Spiseriet, Varberg
- Swedish Wine Center, Malmö
- Sydkustens at Pillehill, Skivarp
- ÄNG, Tvååker
Best Bourgogne Wine List
The best wine list with wines from Bourgogne, a category presented by Albert Bichot
- Eriksbergs Vilt & Natur, Trensum
- Ett Hem, Stockholm
- Grand Hotel Lund, Lund
- Grand Hôtel, Stockholm
- Hotell Borgholm, Borgholm
- Högfjällshotellet, Sälen
- Leijontornet, Stockholm
- Operakällaren, Stockholm
- PM & Vänner, Växjö
- Restaurang AG, Stockholm
- SK Mat & Människor, Göteborg
- The Sparrow, Stockholm