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