October 24, 2024 — On 17 November, the international wine guide Star Wine List will celebrate the best wine lists in Belgium for the second time, alongside the Best Sommelier of Belgium competition, in Ghent. The expert jury has now decided the finalists, who have been announced on starwinelist.com.
Star Wine List of the Year is a celebration of the great wine lists across the world and the teams behind them. In Belgium, prizes are awarded in nine categories, and the winners in many of those will also qualify for the International Final in June 2025. The jury, including top sommeliers Kathrine Larsen-Robert MS, Nina Jensen and Salvatore Castano, has now finished deliberating, and the finalists have been selected.
“We can’t wait to come to Belgium to celebrate with the sommeliers of these fine places – well done to all the finalists!” says Krister Bengtsson, Founder and Publisher of Star Wine List.
About the Jury
The jury for the Star Wine List of the Year Belgium 2024 includes three top international wine experts:
- Salvatore Castano, Best Sommelier of Europe and Africa 2021
- Nina Jensen, Second-Best Sommelier in the World 2019/2023 (ASI)
- Kathrine Larsen-Robert MS
Finalists
Grand Prix
The best list overall
The winner will be announced at the event, as it is chosen from the winners of Long, Medium and Short lists.
Best Long Wine List
The best large wine list, with more than 600 references
- Boury, Roeselare
- d’Oude Schuur, Sint-Martens-Latem
- Paul de Pierre, Maarkedal
- Pur Boeuf, Berlare
- Restaurant Sans Cravate, Bruges
- Tablàvins, Knokke-Heist
- Terminus, Watou
- Zilte, Antwerp
Best Medium-Sized List
The best wine list with 200-600 listings
- Bistrot l’îlot, Antwerp
- Dome, Antwerp
- FineFleur, Antwerp
- Les Caves d’Alex, Brussels
- Ona, Ghent
- Racines Bruxelles, Brussels
- Sir Kwinten, Lennik
- Vin d’Où, Antwerp
- Vrijmoed, Ghent
Best Short List
The best wine list with fewer than 200 listings
- Jerom, Antwerp
- Restaurant Alain Bianchin, Overijse
- Restaurant les Coulisses, Namur
- Restaurant Lizanna, Putte
- Restaurant Nast, Izegem
- Restaurant Terroir, Gierle
- Ta-nnin, Antwerp
- Vintage, Kontich
Best By the Glass List
The best list for wines by the glass, a category presented by Young Charly
- Ona, Ghent
- Paul de Pierre, Maarkedal
- Racines Bruxelles, Brussels
- Robijn Wine&Food, Genk
- Tablàvins, Knokke-Heist
- Terminus, Watou
- Vrijmoed, Ghent
- Zilte, Antwerp
Best Sparkling Wine List
The best wine list for sparkling wine
- Boury, Roeselare
- d’Oude Schuur, Sint-Martens-Latem
- Danieli Il Divino, Antwerp
- Paul de Pierre, Maarkedal
- Restaurant Sans Cravate, Bruges
- Sir Kwinten, Lennik
- Terminus, Watou
- Zilte, Antwerp
Best Austrian Wine List
The best wine list for Austrian wine, a category presented by Austrian Wine
- Moretti, Hasselt
- Paul de Pierre, Maarkedal
- Pur Boeuf, Berlare
- Restaurant Imprévu by De Barrier, Houthalen-Helchteren
- Terminus, Watou
Sustainable Wine List
Recognises a wine list that has put extra emphasis on the overall wine program’s impact, including wine growing, winemaking, packaging and transport.
- Ona, Ghent
- Paul de Pierre, Maarkedal
- Vrijmoed, Ghent
Best Newcomer List
For a venue that has recently opened
- Amici, Sint-Martens-Latem
- Bar Julien, Antwerp
- Cella Restaurant & Bar, Antwerp
- Flambée, Roeselare
