If you enjoy fine wines, there are plenty of restaurants in Arizona that can satisfy you! Each year Wine Spectator receives submissions and evaluates the wine lists of restaurants all over the country. There are three awards that are given to the restaurants that meet various criteria.
The Award of Excellence is given to a restaurant that has at least 100 choices on their wine list. The establishment offers a "well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style."
Restaurants earning the Best of Award of Excellence typically have at least 500 selections. The wine menu offers "either vintage depth, with vertical offerings of several top producers from major regions, or excellent breadth spread over several winegrowing regions."
In 2003 there were 36 local restaurants that were recognized for their excellent wine lists by Wine Spectator. In 2007, 47 Phoenix area restaurants received recognition for their fine wine offerings. In 2008 there were 59. In 2009, 56 made the list. Here they are, organized alphabetically within the geographic location.
Best Wine Lists in Mesa, Chandler and Tempe
- Caffé Boa On Mill
Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Strengths: California
Tempe - D'Vine Bistro
Award of Excellence
Wine Strengths: California
Mesa - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Award of Excellence
Wine Strengths: California
Chandler - House of Tricks
Award of Excellence
Wine Strengths: California
Tempe - Kai
Award of Excellence
Wine Strengths: California, Bordeaux, Burgundy
Chandler - Cork**
Award of Excellence
Wine Strengths: California
Chandler
Best Wine Lists in Peoria and Litchfield Park
- Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar**
Award of Excellence
Wine Strengths: California
Peoria - Red's Steakhouse**
Award of Excellence
Wine Strengths: California
Litchfield Park
**New on the list this year.
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