April 2, 2026 (Stockholm, Sweden) — The Star Wine List of the Year tour is heading to the United States in May 2026, to name the best wine lists in New York and Florida. Awards events will be held in each location, on 4th and 6th May respectively, both attended by sommelier teams from the shortlisted venues – the country’s wine elite. Two expert judging panels have just decided their finalists, which include Eleven Madison Park, Chambers, Coqodaq, Chez Fifi and Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York, and COTE, Sexy Fish, Amara at Paraiso, Michael’s Genuine and Harry’s West Palm Beach in Florida. These venues, and more, will now compete for Gold Stars.
Star Wine List is the international guide to the world’s best bars and restaurants for wine lovers. From September to June each year, the Star Wine List of the Year awards traverse the globe, rewarding the top wine lists in each region. The current season began in September 2025, and will have incorporated 14 territories in Europe, the Americas and Asia in the main tour, plus one digital event to cover the rest of the world, before culminating in the winemaking countryside of southern Sweden for a Global Final in June 2026; during this grand finale, Gold Star winners from each regional contest will compete for international glory.
This is Star Wine List’s fourth time recognising the work of New York’s wine-centric venues, and the second Florida edition. The latter event is demonstrably growing in size, given the geographically expanding set of finalists since last year’s debut – the 2026 nominees are located not just in the gastronomic hub of Miami but in Aventura, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach, Naples, Ocala, Orlando, Sarasota, Surfside, Tampa and West Palm Beach, too. New York’s finalists include industry giants such as Eleven Madison Park, Daniel, The Four Horsemen, Chambers and The Polo Bar.
Sitting on judging panels for both regions is Missouri-based Doug Frost (one of only a handful of people in the world to have earned the titles of both Master Sommelier and Master of Wine). He is joined on the New York jury by Mikk Parre (ASI Best Sommelier of Europe, Africa and the Middle East 2024) and prominent local figure Yannick Benjamin. In Florida, Doug works alongside Master Sommelier Kathrine Larsen-Robert (Head of Wine, Europe at 67 Pall Mall) and New York-based French sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier.
Winners in the ‘international’ categories at both events will automatically be entered into the Star Wine List of the Year Global Final 2026, which will be hosted by Terra Skåne.
Finalists, New York:
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES:
Best Long List
For wine lists with more than 600 references
- Atera, New York City
- Babbo, New York City
- Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown
- Café Carmellini, New York City
- Chambers, New York City
- Claud, New York City
- Daniel, New York City
- Eleven Madison Park, New York City
- One White Street, New York City
- Penny, New York City
- The Grill, New York City
- The Modern, New York City
Best Medium-Sized List
Recognises the best wine list with 200-600 references
- Anton’s, New York City
- Brass, New York City
- Frevo, New York City
- L’Accolade, New York City
- Noreetuh, New York City
- Peasant, New York City
- Popina, New York City
- Restaurant Marc Forgione, New York City
- Smithereens, New York City
- The Four Horsemen, New York City
- Zimmi’s, New York City
Best Short List
Recognises the best wine list with fewer than 200 listings
- Ardesia Wine Bar, New York City
- Arvine, New York City
- Chez Ma Tante, New York City
- Forsythia NYC, New York City
- Kru, New York City
- Luthun, New York City
- Pasquale Jones, New York City
- Pinch Chinese, New York City
Best By-the-Glass List, presented by Stölzle Lausitz
Recognises the best ‘by-the-glass’ list
- Benoit New York, New York City
- Café Boulud New York, New York City
- Chambers, New York City
- Coqodaq, New York City
- Cote, New York City
- Creston, New York City
- Eleven Madison Park, New York City
- One White Street, New York City
- Roscioli NYC, New York City
- Saint Urban, New York City
Best Sparkling Wine List
Recognises the best list for sparkling wines
- Chambers, New York City
- Chez Fifi, New York City
- Claud, New York City
- Coqodaq, New York City
- Eleven Madison Park, New York City
- Penny, New York City
- Stars, New York City
- The Modern, New York City
- The Polo Bar, New York City
Best Newcomer List
Recognises a venue that has recently opened
- Arvine, New York City
- Bar Tizio, New York City
- Good Days, New York City
- Le Chêne, New York City
- Lei, New York City
- LUYA Omakase & Wine Bar, New York City
- Saint Urban, New York City
- Stars, New York City
Sustainability Prize
Assesses the sustainable commitment of both the wine list and broader venue via a supplementary questionnaire submitted during the application process
- Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown
- Borgo, New York City
- Cafe Chelsea, New York City
- Chambers, New York City
- Frevo, New York City
- Le Crocodile, New York City
- LUYA Omakase & Wine Bar, New York City
- Pinch Chinese, New York City
Best Austrian Wine List, presented by Austrian Wine
Recognises the best list for the wines of Austria
- Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown
- Café Carmellini, New York City
- Eleven Madison Park, New York City
- One White Street, New York City
- Penny, New York City
- The Modern, New York City
Best Italian Wine List
Recognises the best list for the wines of Italy
- Altro Paradiso, New York City
- Babbo, New York City
- Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown
- Café Carmellini, New York City
- Eleven Madison Park, New York City
- Eli’s Table, New York City
- One White Street, New York City
- Peasant, New York City
- Piccola Cucina Estiatorio, New York City
- Portale Restaurant, New York City
- Roscioli NYC, New York City
- Saint Urban, New York City
- The Modern, New York City
Special Jury Prize
Rewards a wine lovers’ place that does something out of the ordinary
- Ardesia Wine Bar, New York City
- Café Carmellini, New York City
- Chambers, New York City
- Noreetuh, New York City
LOCAL CATEGORIES:
Best Bordeaux Wine List, presented by Maison Barrière
- Atera, New York City
- Benoit New York, New York City
- Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown
- Café Boulud New York, New York City
- Daniel, New York City
- Saint Urban, New York City
- The Modern, New York City
- The Polo Bar, New York City
Best Rosé Wine List, presented by Château d’Esclans
- Bar Tizio, New York City
- Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown
- Cafe Chelsea, New York City
- Charlie Bird, New York City
- Coqodaq, New York City
- Cote, New York City
- La Compagnie Wine Bar Flatiron, New York City
- One White Street, New York City
Best Spanish Wine List, presented by Familia Torres
- Atera, New York City
- Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown
- Chez Fifi, New York City
- Clay, New York City
- Cote, New York City
- Saint Urban, New York City
- The Bazaar by Jose Andres, New York City
- The Modern, New York City
- Tomiño Taberna Gallega, New York City
Finalists, Florida:
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES:
Best Long List
For wine lists with more than 600 references
- Casa D’Angelo Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
- COTE Miami, Miami
- Daniel’s Miami, Miami
- Hakkasan Miami, Miami Beach
- Harry’s West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach
- Sexy Fish, Miami
- Stirrups, Ocala
- The Surf Club Restaurant by Thomas Keller, Surfside
Best Medium-Sized List
Recognises the best wine list with 200-600 references
- Amara at Paraiso, Miami
- Bacán, Orlando
- Bourbon Steak Miami, Aventura
- Calusso, Fort Lauderdale
- Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse, Fort Lauderdale
- Fooq’s, Miami
- Genievieve’s, Ocala
- The Joyce, Miami Beach
Best Short List
Recognises the best wine list with fewer than 200 listings
- Ariete, Miami
- Boia De, Miami
- Boulon Brasserie & Bakery, Tampa
- Ezio’s Miami, Miami Beach
- Krüs Kitchen, Miami
- Laurel, Miami Beach
- Mandolin Aegean Bistro, Miami
- Michael’s Genuine, Miami
- Otto & Pepe, Miami
- Takato, Fort Lauderdale
- The Lobby Bar, Naples
- Walrus Rodeo, Miami
Best By-the-Glass List, presented by Lugana Consortium
Recognises the best ‘by-the-glass’ list
- Bacán, Orlando
- Bourbon Steak Miami, Aventura
- Casa D’Angelo Aventura, Aventura
- Casa D’Angelo Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
- COTE Miami, Miami
- Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse, Fort Lauderdale
- Daniel’s Miami, Miami
- Hakkasan Miami, Miami Beach
- Sexy Fish, Miami
Best Sparkling Wine List
Recognises the best list for sparkling wines
- COTE Miami, Miami
- Daniel’s Miami, Miami
- Fooq’s, Miami
- Harry’s West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach
- Mandolin Aegean Bistro, Miami
- Sexy Fish, Miami
- Stirrups, Ocala
- The Lobby Bar, Naples
Best Newcomer List
Recognises a venue that has recently opened
- Ezio’s Miami, Miami Beach
- Fooq’s, Miami
- Francesco Martucci Miami, Miami
- Genievieve’s, Ocala
- Laurel, Miami Beach
- Mimi Brasserie, Sarasota
Sustainability Prize
Assesses the sustainable commitment of both the wine list and broader venue via a supplementary questionnaire submitted during the application process
- Krüs Kitchen, Miami
- Los Félix, Miami
- Mandolin Aegean Bistro, Miami
- Otto & Pepe, Miami
Best Italian Wine List
Recognises the best list for the wines of Italy
- Casa D’Angelo Aventura, Aventura
- Casa D’Angelo Boca Raton, Boca Raton
- Casa D’Angelo Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
- COTE Miami, Miami
- Daniel’s Miami, Miami
- Genievieve’s, Ocala
- Harry’s West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach
- Trattoria Romana, Boca Raton
Special Jury Prize
Rewards a wine lovers’ place that does something out of the ordinary
- Ariete, Miami
- Boia De, Miami
- Hiden Miami, Miami
- Laurel, Miami Beach
- Otto & Pepe, Miami
LOCAL CATEGORY:
Best Rosé Wine List, presented by Château d’Esclans
- COTE Miami, Miami
- Daniel’s Miami, Miami
- Genievieve’s, Ocala
- Hakkasan Miami, Miami Beach
- LPM Restaurant & Bar, Miami
- Michael’s Genuine, Miami
- Sexy Fish, Miami
- Takato, Fort Lauderdale
About Star Wine List
Star Wine List is the international wine lovers’ guide to great wine bars and restaurants. Available as an app and at starwinelist.com, it was launched in Stockholm, Sweden in 2017, and is now live in more than 45 countries. All venues are selected by top wine professionals for the quality of their wine programmes.
The Star Wine List of the Year competition celebrates the wonderful wine lists of the world and the dedicated sommelier teams who create them. Since its inception in 2018, this global tour has evolved to cover numerous territories. Its highly anticipated awards events recognise excellence in the wine and hospitality industries, and culminate in a Global Final each summer.
