The Gold Stars at Star Wine List of the Year Switzerland 2026
The Gold Stars of Germany, Austria and Switzerland were announced together at VieVinum, on 18th May 2026. These are the Swiss winners.
“We saw nuances which were strongly local in the top lists without resorting to parochialism. Rather, the top examples utilised comparison, context and connections between the great wines of the world to good effect.”
– Stephen Wong MW (jury member)
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Star Wine List of the Year
Star Wine List of the Year is an international awards tour celebrating the wonderful wine lists of the world and the dedicated sommelier teams who create them. Founded in 2018, the competition now covers numerous territories, hosting highly anticipated events from September to June each year, with each season culminating in a Global Final.
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![Park Hotel Vitznau, a restaurant and hotel in Vitznau, Switzerland.]()
Phone: +41 041 399 60 60
Address: Seestrasse 18, Vitznau
Best Austrian Wine List Switzerland, presented by Austrian Wine 2026
Nestled directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne, Park Hotel Vitznau has established itself as one of Switzerland's most remarkable wine destinations, with an incredibly impressive wine cellar as the core of the hotel's culinary composition. Spread across six individually curated cellars, the collection comprises approximately 40,000 bottles and more than 4,500 individual labels, with bottles that have seen the world long before we were born. The cellar concept is organised by theme and origin, including dedicated sections for France, the Old World, the New world, Champagne, a unique Château d’...
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![Einstein, a hotel and restaurant in St. Gallen, Switzerland.]()
Phone: +41 71 227 54 36
Address: Berneggstrasse 2, St. Gallen
Best Spanish Wine List Switzerland, presented by Familia Torres 2026
Einstein won silver in the categories Austrian Wine List and Grand Prix in Star Wine List of the Year Switzerland 2021.
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![Restaurant Glacier, a restaurant in Grindelwald, Switzerland.]()
Phone: +41 033 853 10 04
Address: Endweg 55, Grindelwald
Best By-the-Glass List Switzerland, presented by Stölzle Lausitz 2026
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![Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, a restaurant and hotel in Obbürgen, Switzerland.]()
Phone: 041 612 60 00
Address: Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Obbürgen
Best Rosé Wine List Switzerland, presented by Château Galoupet 2026
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![THE OMNIA, a restaurant, hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland.]()
Phone: +41 027 966 71 71
Address: Auf dem Fels, Zermatt
Best Medium-Sized List Switzerland, presented by Joseph Phelps 2026
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![Brasserie l'Odéon Genève, a restaurant in Geneva, Switzerland.]()
Phone: +41 22 328 55 98
Address: Boulevard de Saint-Georges 60, Genève
Best Newcomer List Switzerland, presented by New Generation Wines from Georgia 2026
L’Odéon is something of an institution in Geneva, with a history dating back to 1903, and yet its recent change in ownership has seen a complete overhaul of the wine list, making this brasserie both a new and old favourite all at once. The excitement among the staff at this uptick in vinous activity is palpable and there is an understated style to the charming, attentive experience that guests can expect. A stripy awning and flashes of bottle green lead the way from a quiet Geneva street, close to the Old Town and not too far from the river, into this bright, light and welcoming dining room....
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![Wunderbrunnen, a restaurant in Opfikon, Switzerland.]()
Phone: +41 44 810 24 24
Address: Dorfstrasse 36, Opfikon
Best Rhône Wine List Switzerland 2026
Located in the historic village centre of Opfikon, just minutes away from both the airport and city of Zurich, Restaurant Wunderbrunnen has become a well-recognised destination for wine lovers and collectors. Housed in a beautifully restored heritage building dating back to 1882, the restaurant combines refined Swiss hospitality with an extraordinary wine culture that has long earned international fame. At the core of the concept lies one of the most extensive private restaurant wine cellars in Switzerland, built over the decades through the passion of owner Roger Hirzel and his team to inclu...
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![169 West, a wine bar in Zürich, Switzerland.]()
Phone: +41 44 461 00 33
Address: Weststrasse 169, Zürich
Sustainability Prize Switzerland 2026
Natural wine and coffee is what it says on the website with big letters. And yes, for sure they keep that promise. A great choice of coffee is available from 9 in the morning with brunch being served on the weekends, followed by a more wine-focused atmosphere from the afternoon and during the evening. With a basic design and the furniture mostly made of organic material such as stone and wood, the bar clearly shows its focus on a natural approach in every aspect.
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![Njorden, a restaurant in Aubonne, Switzerland.]()
Phone: +41 021 808 50 90
Address: Entrée côté jardin, Place du Marché 15, Aubonne
Special Jury Prize Switzerland 2026
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Austrian Wine
The Austrian Wine Marketing Board is based in Vienna, and is a national service body for the Austrian wine industry. The aim is to strategically support, coordinate and maintain quality and sales.
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Château Galoupet
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Château Tour des Termes
Château Tour des Termes is located north of Bordeaux in one of Saint-Estèphe's great terroirs. Recently acquired by Irish green entrepreneur Dr Eddie O'Connor, the team is dedicated to the future, focusing on sustainable and detail-oriented viticulture.
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Torres
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Lingua Franca
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Joseph Phelps
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New Generation Wines from Georgia
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Poggio al Tesoro
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Stölzle Lausitz
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