Daniele Campo (left) from BTWN at W Sydney with NSW Wine president Mark Bourne. Photo: Focus on Forbes Media

Just 18-months after opening at one of the city’s flagship new hotels, BTWN at W Sydney has been awarded the 2025 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List of the Year.

The 2025 awards were hosted by NSW Wine Industry Association (NSW Wine) in partnership with Destination NSW, held at Strangers Dining Room in NSW Parliament House. NSW wine producers, MP’s, sommeliers and industry gathered to recognise the venues and sommeliers that have gone above and beyond in their support of NSW wines this year.

NSW Wine president Mark Bourne said this year’s winner stood out for its emphasis on supporting local producers.

“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.”

Each year the NSW Sommelier Wine List Awards provides an opportunity for the wine and hospitality industries to come together and celebrate the first state of New South Wales and those venues that proudly support the grape growers and winemakers of NSW commitment to premium wine production for over 230 years.

This year saw 40 finalists selected across six categories, with a significant number of venues not making the cut in a year where the bar was significantly raised.

The winners for 2025 are:

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

Minister for Jobs and Tourism in NSW, Steve Kamper, congratulated the award winners, thanking them for their “passion and dedication” in supporting NSW wine.

“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.”

All 40 finalists will now be featured as NSW Wine’s hero venues this November for the second NSW Wine Month where NSW Wine will host and curate a program of events, festivals, masterclasses and other activities for wine lovers across the state.

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