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October 2011 I OpenTable Diners Reveal the Top 50 Wine Lists in the U.S.
October 2011 — As vineyards around the country harvest the grapes that will become tomorrow's wines, OpenTable, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN; www.opentable.com), a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation and guest management solutions for restaurants, is pleased to announce the Diners' Choice Awards for the top 50 restaurants with the most notable wine lists in the United States. The list of winners is derived from more than 10 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
This geographically diverse list of winners, which includes Aureole in Las Vegas, Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder and Veritas in New York, highlights 50 restaurants in 21 different states. California, arguably home to the nation's best wine producers, boasts an impressive 11 award-winning restaurants. New York, Maryland and Virginia establishments took four spots apiece, while North Carolina and Washington boasted three each. Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan and Nevada are home to two honorees each.
Vinology Wine Bar & Restaurant, one of the two restaurants in Michigan to receive the accreditation took great honor in the announcement. “We are very pleased by this acknowledgment from OpenTable diners,” said Joey Xuereb at Vinology Wine Bar & Restaurant. “We are proud to know that these diners thoroughly enjoyed their overall experience at Vinology and gave us such high marks. We also want to congratulate the only other restaurants in Michigan which was also a part of the list, Reserve in Grand Rapids. We hope to inspire even more enthusiasm with our new wine list launching in November”.
“The sommeliers at the winning restaurants put as much passion into carefully curating their wine lists as chefs put into their menus, ”says Caroline Potter, OpenTable's Chief Dining Officer.“ Similarly, creating a wine list isn't a one-time venture for these professionals; they constantly adjust their selections to reflect what is happening in vineyards and wineries each year -- as well as in their own kitchens each season. The honorees on this list understand that restaurants are where diners discover new wines and they continue to honor this by pouring the finest wines at the right time.”
"There are so many factors that influence the creation of a wine list that wows diners, from traditions and trends to economics and Mother Nature,” said Caroline Potter, OpenTable Chief Dining Officer. “We're so proud to be able to honor the winners and their commitment to building wine lists that excite and educate diners seeking the ultimate compliment to their meal."
Based on feedback collected from OpenTable diners between October 2010 and September 2011, the 50 award-winning restaurants received the highest scores. For more information about all of the restaurants on this list, please visit http://www.opentable.com/wine.
Diners can also find additional information on the Diners' Choice Awards by visiting the OpenTable “Dining Check” blog at http://blog.opentable.com.
August 2011 I
Brides Michigan Magazine Editors Choice Announcement
In the Fall/Winter 2011 issue of Brides Michigan, we announced the winners of our first-ever Editor's Choice Awards. It's a way for the editorial staff and me to officially recognize the amazing, forward-thinking, art-creating... (Read more)
April 2010 I New chef brings new vigor to menu at Vinology
The greatest compliment I can give to chef James Leonardo, the toque now helming the kitchen at Main Street wine bar and restaurant Vinology, is I'll be back. Not for vengeance (I said it was a compliment, right?) but for what he's cooking up... (Read more)
February 2010 I
Ann Arbor restaurants pledge portion of proceeds to Haiti
As part of Ann Arbor Dine Out for Haiti. Vinology. Pacific Rim. the Arbor Brewing Company and the West End Grill are donating a portion of their proceeds on Feb. 18-19 to Partners in Health. an organization that has been providing medical care to Haiti for... (Read more)
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Michigan/Ann Arbor Events
Keep up to date on Events in your area... (Read more)
December 2009 I
The Merchant of Vinotecca - Kristin Jonna
The founder and partner of two successful wine bars — Vinotecca in downtown Royal Oak and Vinology in downtown Ann Arbor — Kristin Jonna travels the world in search of... (Listen to Podcast)
December 2009 I Chateau D' Orignac Pineau Des Charentes
On a recent visit to Vinology in Ann Arbor, I had the opportunity to taste a fantastic fortified wine from France. Before I had the chance to try this beauty of a dessert wine, I was told Chris from Vinology was "showing this off" to customers who were looking for something a bit different. I was also told... (Read more)
December 2009 I The Wine Monologues of a Wine Enthusiast - Interview of Kristin Jonna
I recently had the pleasure to meet with Kristin Jonna, owner of Vinology, a wonderful wine bar in Ann Arbor. Vinology opened in April of 2006. Kristin has a real passion for wine that developed while living and interning in Europe. Starting as a “cellar rat”, Kristin... (Read more)
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Dawn Nebelkopf, Hamburg Township, to Jason Thomas,
Hamburg Township Date July 6, 2008 Wedding The wine
cellar at Vinology, Ann Arbor Reception The Inn at St. John’s,
Plymouth Photography Widdis Photography Flowers Heidi’s Old
Village Flowers, Plymouth Cake Decadent Delights, Ann Arbor... (View pictures of event)
November 2009 I
Vinology: The Black Event
Last Thursday was Vinology 's second annual black wine event, a Halloween black-themed wine and food tasting. Vinology, for those unaware, is a wine bar and restaurant located on Main in downtown Ann Arbor. They were kind enough to... (Read more)
October 2006 I T&E Magazine - Becasue we all need a break - R&R by Jonathan Vatner
Vinology in Ann Arbor, Mich., offers a broad selection of wines by the glass in a rustic Italian setting. Try a wine-enriched brunch before buying a few new finds in the store downstairs. Read more... [off-site]
September 14, 2006 I Here's to Vinology, A2's swankiest new wine bar
The ambiance of Vinology, one of Main Street's latest accoutrements, looks like a stripped-down version of a '50s diner. But the interior boasts a rich atmosphere suitable for any displaced Manhattanite to find cultured respite. Read more...
September 1, 2006 I Vinology
Review
It won't be long before everyone knows it: this place is one of the best restaurants in little Ann Arbor.
An extensive wine list with icon-based flavor descriptions is the first sign that this restaurant takes its communication seriously - the staff is... Read More...
June 10, 2006 | Decant and Rant
A full week. That sums it up. Michigan was a family trip, but it held many wine surprises. Four new wine bars. Each with its own personality. Each with its own memories. We didn't visit any wineries, but I know there are many in the area. Look for those in the future. Read more... [off-site]
June 08, 2006 | Creativity abounds at Vinology
Vinology Wine Bar and Restaurant, which opened May 1, has made huge changes to its space, the former Mayer-Schairer office supply business. There's no trace of the old retail establishment, though some features of the 1908 building, like the exposed brick and tin ceiling, have been restored. Read more...
May 20, 2006 | Answers about wine from those in the know
KRISTIN JONNA, owner of wine bars Vinotecca in Royal Oak and Vinology in Ann Arbor. Read more...
May 20, 2006 | WINE'S NEWEST SIPPERS: Twentysomethings
For Amber Shapiro, drinking typically meant cocktails with girlfriends -- not necessarily because the drinks tasted good, but because they were what everyone else her age was drinking. Read more...
May 17, 2006 | Vinology: A Review - Notes on true love, good books, occasional aggravations, and the pleasure of eating well
For a long time, Ann Arbor has needed a place where on a Saturday afternoon you could step inside out of the hot sun or the blustery wind and order a glass of a crisp Pinot Grigio to refresh your spirits or a mysterious Pinot Noir to fuel more smoldering encounters. Read more... [off-site]
Wed, May 17, 2006 | Vinology: A study in fine wine bars
I spent a recent evening at Ann Arbor's fabulous new eatery/wine bar, Vinology. Read more...
April 21, 2006 | From paper clips to fine cuisine
For many years, the space at 110 N. Main St. housed a business that sold office supplies. Read more... [off-site]
April 13, 2006 | Vinology, Second in a Series of Unique Wine Bar Restaurants From the Jonna Family, Opens in Ann Arbor
Vinology, Ann Arbor’s newest wine bar, restaurant and retail shop, opens to the public April 26 in the historic Mayer-Schairer building on Main Street. Read more...
April 5, 2006 | Vinotecca marks first year with new wines Detroit Free Press
Can it have been a year since the Jonna family opened its successful Vinotecca wine bar in downtown Royal Oak? The concept -- too rare around here -- is a hit. Read more...
May 26, 2005 | Wine bar slated for former Mayer-Schairer building
A member of a longtime wine-loving family is branching out on her own with a series of concept restaurants, one of which is slated to occupy a notable Main Street location. Read more...