RUTHERFORD, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: A worker at St. Supery winery pours a glass of wine for a tasting September 20, 2006 in Rutherford, California. Wineries in the Napa Valley region are in the midst of harvesting their 2006 crop and will pick and crush grapes until about mid-October. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
We have some phenomenal restaurants here in SWFL and 10 have a won a 2022 Restaurant Award from Wine Spectator Magazine.
Wine Spectator unveiled their list that honors the best restaurants for wine in not only the United States, but the entire world. This year's awards went to nearly 3,200 restaurants in all 50 states and more than 70 countries.
Since 1981, Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards have had three levels: The "Grand Award", The "Best of Award of Excellence" and The "Award of Excellence". The "Award of Excellence" is given to restaurants that have both quality and diverse wines and feature over 100 on their list. The "Best of Award of Excellence" is given to restaurants that have 350 or more wine selections from top producers, with a wide variety of regions and vintage depths. The "Grand Award" is reserved for restaurants that show extraordinary commitment to wine and has only been given to 97 restaurants.
This year, Bleu Provence in Naples has been given the ultimate honor with a "Grand Award".
10 SWFL Restaurants Given The 2022 "Best of Award of Excellence" by Wine Spectator:
Sea Salt- Naples
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France, Tuscany
Cuisine: Seafood
BALEEN- La Playa Beach & Golf Resort- Naples
Wine Strengths: California, Burgundy, Italy, France
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Sails- Naples
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Seafood, European
The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar- Naples
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: American, Regional
Sale e Pepe- Marco Beach Ocean Resort- Marco Island
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Italian
Angelina's Ristorante- Bonita Springs
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France, Bordeaux
Cuisine: Italian
The Gasparilla Inn- Boca Grande
Wine Strengths: California, Bordeaux, Italy, France
Cuisine: Regional
The Capital Grille- Naples
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Steak house
Shula's Steak House- Hilton- Naples
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Steak house
The Grill at The Ritz-Carlton Naples
Wine Strengths: California, Burgundy, Italy, France
Cuisine: Steak house
