Entries to the 2022 NSW Sommelier's Wine List Awards close on Tuesday, 19 April.
Entry is free and open to any sommelier or bar/beverage manager from a metropolitan or regionally based venue in New South Wales with a wine list that showcases the quality and diversity of wines being produced in the state.
President of the NSW Wine Industry Association (NSWWIA), organisers of these awards, Mark Bourne says, “It has been an incredibly challenging few years for everyone, and it is more important than ever that all sectors of hospitality support each other. In fact, I would say that it is critical both our industries work together and support each other for a sustainable future.
"NSW has a rich history of exceptional wines created by passionate and committed grapegrowers and winemakers. The NSW Sommelier’s Wine List Awards celebrates and rewards those sommeliers and venues that share this passion and work with local wine producers to create memorable NSW dine and wine experiences.”
Mr Bourne says this is reflected in the latest wine research showing a 30 per cent increase in listings of wines from NSW & ACT on wine lists from the regions since last year.
Mr Bourne says, "We think this reflects the customers' desire to see more local wines and produce on offer and we are really excited to see the new wine lists entered into the 2022 Awards.”
Wine lists from restaurants, wine bars, pubs, hotels and clubs are all welcomed, whether big or small, whether they accompany a six course degustation menu or a fun list of bar snacks.
Following the success of the inaugural Hotel Accommodation category last year, when TWR at Crown Sydney won two trophies, the Awards will once again have a separate section for venues within hotels with more than 20 rooms.
The Awards have also added another category: Best NSW Wine List in a Club.
All finalists are awarded the title of #NSWWineStar and go into the running to win 1 of 5 exclusive food and wine trips to NSW's best wine regions, free entry into Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards and also entry into the Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs Young Sommeliers Competition to compete to represent Australia on the international stage.
The competition will be judged by Dane Richards, GM and Head of Reviewing Australia for Gault & Millau, Mark Baulderstone, MD of Riedel Spiegelau Nachtmann Australia, and Lyndey Milan OAM.
The 2022 winners will be announced at NSW Parliament House, Sydney in June 2022.
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