The Hong Kong Wine by the Glass Restaurant Awards 2012 has picked two reputable restaurants in the Central, Hong Kong as the winners of the awards this year.

The Hong Kong Wine by the Glass Restaurant Awards 2012 recognise  Hong Kong and Macau restaurants that provide their customers with the very best selection of wines available by the glass and provide the best assistance to customers by recommending wines that best accompany each dish.

The awards are divided into three categories: Independent Restaurant, Group Restaurant and Hotel Restaurant. In addition, A special award to celebrate the judges’ favourites, the ‘Editors Pick’.

There is one winner in each category as well as a list of highly commended restaurants, which in the judges’ opinion deserve to be recognised.  2 major restaurants, wine bar in the Central, Hong Kong won the prizes

Independent Award Winner – Tastings Wine Bar, in Wellington Street, Central
Group Award Winner – California Vintage, in Central & Wanchai
Hotel Award Winner – Grissini of Grand Hyatt, in Wanchai
Editor’s Choice – Best Whisky Bar in Hong Kong & Macau StarWorld Macau Whisky Bar

Winners were announced at the award ceremony, held at the Restaurant and Bar 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11 September 2012. Results will also be published in the September issue of Wine-Luxe magazine.

The judging panel, made up of Hong Kong wine experts and those in the industry, visited a shortlist of local eateries and bars and selected the four winners based on a criteria of menu display, preservation and storage, wine knowledge of sommelier, collection and variety, price and overall experience.

Judges panel:

Ms. Debra Meiburg
Master of Wine

Mr Peter Kwong
Chairman

Ms Candy Kwan
KUNG KAI HONG & CO, Brand Manager

Mr Stuart Bailey
Diversified event HK, General Manager

Mr Nelson Siu
Wine Luxe, Editor-in-Chief

Ms Pannee Ng
Winebuzz, Director