Northumberland restaurant shortlisted for sustainable wine award
A North East restaurant has been shortlisted for a prestigious sustainable wine award.
The team from Restaurant Pine, Northumberland, have been shortlisted in the annual Star Wine List of the Year Awards for the UK, in the Sustainable Award category.
Pine, recently named in the top 10 most sustainable restaurants in England by the 360 Eat Guide, claimed a Silver Star in the 2025 Sustainable Prize category - and this year they're hoping to go one better and take home the Gold.
The awards return to UK shores for their sixth year on 23 March 2026, with the 66 shortlisted finalists gathering at a Mayfair hotel to discover who will claim a coveted Gold Star Award, and who will receive Silver Star Awards.
Restaurant Pine's Restaurant Manager and Head Sommelier, Vanessa Stoltz, commented: ‘’I’m thrilled that we’ve been shortlisted in the Sustainability Prize category of the Star Wine Awards and hopefully we can go one better than the silver award we earned in 2025.
“Pine's philosophy is rooted in using only the finest seasonal, locally sourced ingredients from independent suppliers, from nose-to-tail butchery to extensive preservation techniques, all in the pursuit of cooking as sustainably as possible.”
She added: “The same ethos runs through our drinks list, and hopefully the judges recognise the lengths we go to in finding inspiration in what's right on our doorstep.’’
There are 13 categories in total, including Best By-The-Glass List and Best Medium List. Ten of those categories are classed as 'international', meaning winners will automatically be entered into the Star Wine List of the Year Global Final 2026, taking place this June in Sweden