{"id":31334,"date":"2026-07-06T16:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=31334"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:02:53","slug":"az-restaurants-earn-honors-in-wine-spectators-2026-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-wine-and-spirits\/az-restaurants-earn-honors-in-wine-spectators-2026-awards","title":{"rendered":"AZ Restaurants Earn Honors in Wine Spectator\u2019s 2026 Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wine lovers have another reason to celebrate Arizona\u2019s dining scene. <em>Wine Spectator<\/em>, widely regarded as one of the world\u2019s leading authorities, has announced the winners of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/articles\/wine-spectator-restaurant-awards-reveal-2026\">2026 Restaurant Awards<\/a>, recognizing 4,012 restaurants across the globe for excellence in wine service and curated wine programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155937\/Q-16.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31338 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155937\/Q-16-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155937\/Q-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155937\/Q-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155937\/Q-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155937\/Q-16-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155937\/Q-16-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155937\/Q-16-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155937\/Q-16-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155937\/Q-16.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Images courtesy of Mack Media<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awards, launched in 1981, celebrate restaurants that demonstrate the highest standards in wine service across three prestigious categories: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award. This year, 2,083 restaurants received the Award of Excellence, 1,830 earned the Best of Award of Excellence and just 99 achieved the coveted Grand Award designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155925\/Scottsdale-City-Hall-Dining-Room-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31336 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155925\/Scottsdale-City-Hall-Dining-Room-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155925\/Scottsdale-City-Hall-Dining-Room-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155925\/Scottsdale-City-Hall-Dining-Room-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155925\/Scottsdale-City-Hall-Dining-Room-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155925\/Scottsdale-City-Hall-Dining-Room-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155925\/Scottsdale-City-Hall-Dining-Room-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155925\/Scottsdale-City-Hall-Dining-Room-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155925\/Scottsdale-City-Hall-Dining-Room-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155925\/Scottsdale-City-Hall-Dining-Room-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe restaurant industry is rapidly transforming as diners become more selective about when, how and what they drink. As wine drinkers grow more mindful, restaurants are adapting with creative wine programs,\u201d said Marvin R. Shanken, Chairman and CEO. \u201cCongratulations to the restaurants that earned an award and continue to elevate the experience for guests around the world. We raise a glass to your success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155942\/belmont_highres-75.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31339 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155942\/belmont_highres-75-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155942\/belmont_highres-75-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155942\/belmont_highres-75-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155942\/belmont_highres-75-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155942\/belmont_highres-75-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155942\/belmont_highres-75-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155942\/belmont_highres-75-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155942\/belmont_highres-75-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155942\/belmont_highres-75.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among this year\u2019s standout honorees are several Arizona restaurants that continue to showcase the state\u2019s growing reputation for dining and world-class wine. Their recognition reflects a commitment to wine lists, knowledgeable service and pairings that enhance every meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earning the Award of Excellence are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/belmontkitchenandcocktails.com\/\">Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/qatthefarm.com\/\">Quiessence<\/a><\/strong>. According to <em>Wine Spectator<\/em>, this distinction recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature at least 75 selections, offering a well-chosen assortment of quality producers that complement the menu in style and price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155932\/Bespoke_SH_20_448-copy.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31337 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155932\/Bespoke_SH_20_448-copy-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155932\/Bespoke_SH_20_448-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155932\/Bespoke_SH_20_448-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155932\/Bespoke_SH_20_448-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155932\/Bespoke_SH_20_448-copy-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155932\/Bespoke_SH_20_448-copy-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155932\/Bespoke_SH_20_448-copy-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155932\/Bespoke_SH_20_448-copy-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/06155932\/Bespoke_SH_20_448-copy.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receiving the Best of Award of Excellence are <a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuscottsdale.com\/\">Virtu Honest Craft<\/a> and all three <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastrosrestaurants.com\/\">Mastro\u2019s<\/a> <\/strong>restaurants. This honor recognizes restaurants with extensive wine programs that typically feature 350 or more selections, showcasing impressive depth across multiple regions and producers. These establishments distinguish themselves not only through exceptional cellars but also through knowledgeable service teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s awards serve as another reminder that some of the country\u2019s most celebrated experiences can be found close to home. Whether enjoying a romantic dinner, a special occasion or exploring a new vintage, these restaurants continue to elevate the art of pairing exceptional food with outstanding wine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"These Arizona eateries are earning recognition after being honored by Wine Spectator for exceptional 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