The iSommelier Journal

Wine lists, decoded.

Award spotlights, scoring deep-dives and the stories behind Australia’s best wine programs.

Restaurant Spotlight

Top AWLOTY Award-Winning Restaurants to Visit in 2026

From Gold Coast gems to Melbourne fine dining — the venues that earned top honours for their wine programs this year.

iSommelier Team · 6 min · Mar 20, 2026
Wine Education

What Makes a Three Glass Wine List? Inside the AWLOTY Scoring Criteria

Understanding the One, Two, and Three Glass tiers — what it takes to earn Australia's top wine list recognition.

iSommelier Team · 5 min · Mar 18, 2026
Restaurant Spotlight

How Eddy + Wolff Won an AWLOTY Award with a 100% Gluten-Free Menu

Inside the Gold Coast restaurant proving dietary restrictions and a world-class wine program aren't mutually exclusive.

iSommelier Team · 4 min · Mar 15, 2026
For Business

The Quiet Economics of a Great By-the-Glass Program

Why the wines you pour by the glass do more for your reputation — and your margin — than the trophies on the reserve list.

iSommelier Team · 5 min · Mar 11, 2026
Wine Education

How to Read an Australian Wine List Like a Sommelier

A short field guide to regions, vintages and value — so the list becomes a map instead of a maze.

iSommelier Team · 4 min · Mar 6, 2026
Producer Notes

From Cellar to Table: Why Producer Relationships Still Decide the Best Lists

Allocations, back-vintages and trust — the human network behind every Three Glass cellar.

iSommelier Team · 5 min · Feb 28, 2026