Just 18 months after opening at W Sydney, BTWN has won the 2025 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List of the Year award.

The 2025 awards were held at Strangers Dining Room in NSW Parliament House and hosted by NSW Wine Industry Association (NSW Wine) in partnership with Destination NSW.

The event was attended by NSW wine producers, Members of Parliament, sommeliers and industry. They recognised the venues and sommeliers that have gone above and beyond in their support of NSW wines this year.

Each year the NSW Sommelier Wine List Awards provides an opportunity for the wine and hospitality industries to come together and celebrate NSW wine and the venues that proudly support the commitment of grape growers and winemakers of NSW to premium wine production for more than 230 years.

The 2025 awards program saw 40 finalists selected across six categories.

NSW Wine President Mark Bourne said: “Sydney is a global city, and the wine lists in Sydney venues will always reflect this.

“Where BTWN stood above the rest was in its elevation of local producers and its resolve to highlight local wineries first. The wine list was wonderfully balanced, interesting, promotes the best of NSW to domestic and international visitors and is complimented by a broader commitment to local produce – which we love to see.”

Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper (above with Daniele Campo) said: “I congratulate the winners of these awards and thank them for their passion and dedication to championing NSW wine, which is amongst the best in the world.

“By curating wine lists featuring our local produce, not only are they spotlighting our world-class wine sector, but they are also showcasing the beautiful regions, vineyards and cellar doors that offer exceptional wine experiences for visitors to NSW, which is a key ingredient in our state’s tourism offering.” 

The winners for 2025

2025 Best NSW Wine List in a Regional NSW venue (<60 seats): Katrina Hiltbrunner, Mélange Bilpin

2025 Best NSW Wine List in a Regional NSW venue (>60 seats): Andres Aragon, Blaq at The Kyah Hotel, Blue Mountains

2025 Best NSW Wine List in a Sydney venue (<60 seats): Lisa Guenther-Strauss, The Art Syndicate, Surry Hills

2025 Best NSW Wine List in a Sydney venue (>60 seats): Daniele Campo, BTWN at W Sydney

2025 Best NSW Wine List by a Caterer or in a Functions venue: William Wilson, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour

2025 NSW Wine President’s Award for Outstanding Support of the NSW Wine Industry: Sonia Greig, SOUTH on Albany, Berry

2025 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List of the Year: Daniele Campo, BTWN at W Sydney

All 40 finalists will now be featured as NSW Wine’s hero venues this November for the second NSW Wine Month.

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