The International Open winners 2026 – Australasia and Oceania

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES:

Best Long List

For wine lists with more than 600 references

Gold Star:
Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Perth, Australia

What the jury said:
“A truly incredible wine list, beautifully designed and a pleasure to read. The worldwide range of wines is stunning – an exceptional collection that makes choosing just one bottle a joyful challenge.”
– Julie Dupouy-Young

Silver Stars:
Cru Bar & Cellar, Brisbane, Australia
Hardy’s Verandah, Crafers, Australia
Ten Minutes by Tractor, Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Australia

Best Medium-Sized List

Recognises the best wine list with 200-600 references

Gold Star:
Attenzione! Food & Wine, Sydney, Australia

What the jury said:
“A thoughtfully curated wine list that reflects exceptional care and commitment – an irresistible gem for Italian wine lovers, too.”
– Stefan Neumann MS

Silver Stars:
Enoteca Boccaccio, Melbourne, Australia
Jennie Wine Bar, Adelaide, Australia
Le Foote, Sydney, Australia
Mayfair Lane, Perth, Australia
Olympus, Redfern, Australia
Table Manners, Sydney, Australia
Toast & Oak, Queenstown, New Zealand

Best Short List

Recognises the best wine list with fewer than 200 listings

Gold Star:
Charley Noble Eatery & Bar, Wellington, New Zealand

What the jury said:
“Without hesitation, this list captures any reader. And it shows just how beautiful and well curated short lists can be.”
– Stefan Neumann MS

Silver Stars:
Firepop, Sydney, Australia
The Cellar Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
Timber Door Cellars, Geelong, Australia
Yellow, Sydney, Australia

Best Sparkling Wine List

Recognises the best list for sparkling wines

Gold Star:
Cru Bar & Cellar, Brisbane, Australia

What the jury said:
“A superb sparkling wine selection that goes far beyond Champagne, embracing bubbles from every corner of the world. Would you fly there just for a glass? Why not.”
– Julie Dupouy-Young

Silver Stars:
Hardy’s Verandah, Crafers, Australia
Mayfair Lane, Perth, Australia
Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Perth, Australia
Ten Minutes by Tractor, Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Australia

Best By-the-Glass List

Recognises the best ‘by-the-glass’ list

Gold Star:
Ten Minutes by Tractor, Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Australia

What the jury said:
“The by-the-glass offering is extraordinary and stands alone on this planet – without rival, without equal.”
– Stefan Neumann MS

Silver Stars:
Charley Noble Eatery & Bar, Wellington, New Zealand
Cru Bar & Cellar, Brisbane, Australia
Enoteca Boccaccio, Melbourne, Australia
Hardy’s Verandah, Crafers, Australia
Le Foote, Sydney, Australia
Olympus, Redfern, Australia
Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Perth, Australia
Toast & Oak, Queenstown, New Zealand

Best Newcomer List

Recognises a venue that has recently opened

Gold Star:
The Cellar Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand

What the jury said:
“A thoughtfully curated list, already revealing an enviable depth of outstanding vintages.”
– Stefan Neumann MS

Best Austrian Wine List

Recognises the best list for the wines of Austria

A category presented by Austrian Wine

Gold Star:
Cru Bar & Cellar, Brisbane, Australia

What the jury said:
“A good selection with a nice mix of traditional and familiar producers, as well as the more progressively minded and low-intervention producers.”
– Jonathan Gouveia MS

Silver Stars:
Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Perth, Australia
Ten Minutes by Tractor, Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Australia

Best Italian Wine List

Recognises the best list for the wines of Italy

Gold Star:
Enoteca Boccaccio, Melbourne, Australia

What the jury said:
“This is a gorgeous Italian wine list! It's not encyclopaedic, but it’s extremely well put together, including the very best producers of Italy.”
– Jonathan Gouveia MS

Silver Stars:
Attenzione! Food & Wine, Sydney, Australia
Cru Bar & Cellar, Brisbane, Australia
Hardy’s Verandah, Crafers, Australia
Jennie Wine Bar, Adelaide, Australia
Le Foote, Sydney, Australia
Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Perth, Australia
Table Manners, Sydney, Australia
Ten Minutes by Tractor, Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Australia
Toast & Oak, Queenstown, New Zealand

Special Jury Prize

Rewards a wine lovers’ place that does something out of the ordinary

Gold Star:
Mayfair Lane, Perth, Australia

What the jury said:
“Gosh! A truly special list which proudly stands out for its perfect balance and eye-catching design. A pure joy to read!”
– Stefan Neumann MS