2025 NSW Sommelier's Wine List Awards Entry Form

The NSW Wine Industry Association and Destination NSW proudly present the NSW Sommelier’s Wine List Awards for 2025.

These awards are dedicated to supporting and rewarding restaurants and wine bars in Sydney and across NSW that offer their customers great wine service and a range of delicious local wines, showcasing the quality and diversity being produced in NSW.

Sommeliers and Wine/Bar Managers will be in the running to win the coveted title of 2025 NSW Sommelier's Wine List of the Year in one of seven different categories this year - so lots of chances for a Trophy, and some great prizes.

PLUS, This year all finalists will be crowned with the title #nswwinestar and be featured as a 'hero venue' that showcases the breadth and diversity of the NSW wine throughout NSW Wine Month campaign in November.

Enter your details below to participate in these exciting new awards. Final entries are due by COB on Friday 11th April 2025, 11.59pm.

Please try and be as accurate as possible with your answers. Finalists may receive a secret visit from judges to verify details submitted.

Judging will be carried out by independent industry professionals using criteria including wine list content, presentation, educational content, selection, food and wine matching and NSW wine representation. Final assessments will be completed by the NSWWIA. The decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Email*

example@example.com

Venue name*

Venue address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Post Code

Sommelier / Wine list manager's name submitting this form*

First NameLast Name

Contact phone number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Venue website address*

Venue location*

Sydney Metro & SurroundsRegional NSW

Number of seats in your venue*

Which category best describes your venue/business?*

Restaurant 1-60 pax normal seating capacityRestaurant 61+ pax normal seating capacityCaterer or function venue, including cultural venues such as museums & libraries

Total number of wines on your list*

Total number of wines on your list served by the glass*

Total number of Australian wines on your list available by the bottle*

Total number of Australian wines on your list served by the glass*

Total number of NSW wines on your list available by the bottle*

Total number of NSW wines on your list served by the glass*

Total number of International wines on your list available by the bottle*

Total number of International wines on your list served by the glass*

Does your wine list include regional or wine descriptors?*

YesNo

Please upload your current wine list here (use your venue name in the file name please)*

Please upload your current menu here (use your venue name in the file name please)*

Do you use different glassware for wine styles?*

YesNo

If you do use different glassware for wine styles, please list the brand and styles

How does your wine list showcase the diversity of the NSW Wine region, and what makes it stand out?

To finish, share with us what excites you most about what’s coming out of NSW wineries right now, and let us know if there’s a NSW wine you’d love to include on your list but can’t currently source.