Young Gun of Wine, the authority on Australia’s best young winemakers, has now set its eyes on the places serving wine, with today launching the inaugural Wineslinger awards, a new initiative that uncovers the best venues in Australia to go for a fun wine experience.
The Top 50 venues across Australia for 2018 have been decided, voted by over 100 of Australia’s leading sommeliers and winemakers, and then whittled down to the Top 50 by editorial directors Nick Stock and Mike Bennie.
“These panellists are selected for their know-how, their taste, and the fact that they are out and about visiting venues near and afar on a constant basis. They are chosen because they have a keen eye, a killer palate and they know a good time when they see one,” said Wineslinger editorial director Nick Stock.
Over 300 venues in Australia received votes from the panel, so there is certainly a great depth of esteemed venues around the country in 2018. The Top 50 list is made up of pubs, bars and restaurants, but what ties them together is an excellence in creating an environment where wine enjoyment is the hero. Of most importance is that they have to have a sense of approachability, energy and adventure.
“Australia offers one hell of a good time for wine lovers and there’s a high bar of quality in a national sense, married with a strong sense of identity and place wherever you go. That makes this list one very handy reference for both locals and visitors right across the country,” added Stock.
The winners of Wineslinger will be announced at MONA in Tasmania on Monday 18 June, at the Young Gun of Wine Awards.