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About the award

Introduced in 1998, this award recognises and outstanding contribution to promoting wine understanding and appreciation. Nominees are judged on the quality of their wine list and their ability to inspire customers to make wider and more adventurous choices in selecting wines.

The Balmoral, Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotel is a luxurious Edinburgh landmark, and the classy Number One dining room is spacious and immaculately presented. Its beautiful dove grey and yellow banquettes and red-lacquered walls hung with contemporary artworks provide a fitting backdrop for the extremely high-quality cooking and exemplary, dedicated service.

Wine judging observations:

Packed with information and a myriad of illustrious names, The Balmoral's clearly set out wine list begs to be explored. Each region is helpfully introduced in order to inform the diner, assisting with decisions on which delicious wines to choose. There are plenty of halves or magnums on offer, and a fabulous page of dessert wines, served by the glass. You can also opt for carefully paired wines to match the tasting menu. With a very well curated champagne selection, the list is a true gem for the wine connoisseur.