| Contenders
from the AA Restaurant Guide are
judged on the quality of their wine
list and their ability to inspire
customers to make wider and more
adventurous choices in selecting
wines.
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The third year of the
AA Wine Award and the entries poured in like
never before. From the short and irreverent
to the weighty and studious, list of all shapes
and sizes winged their way to the AA offices.
 After
hours of deliberation the judging panel (including
Nick Tarayan of last year's winner Leith's
Restaurant and Trevor Hughes of T&W Wines)
finally separated the First Growths from the
Vins de Table and this year's shortlist emerged.
Featuring some familiar names and some exciting
newcomers, the finalists are as eclectic a
bunch as ever. They all have one thing in common
though - in every case, an exceptional enthusiasm
for wine shines through.
From
day one the award has been sponsored by wine
merchant T&W Wines, and Managing Director Trevor
Hughes is heavily involved in the judging process.
Mouth-watering descriptions and honest opinions of over 1800 inspected
restaurants with AA Rosette Awards in England, Scotland, Wales &
Ireland in The Restaurant Guide 2004.
2004 The Merchant House, Ludlow - Chef/Owner
Shaun Hill.
Previous Winners.
2003 La Trompette, London.
2002 The Fat Duck, Bray.
2001 The Vineyard at Stockcross, Newbury.
2000 Leith's Restaurant, London.
1999 The Old Bridge, Huntingdon.
 The
AA Restaurant Award in Wales
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