The Grill at The International has taken out Best Medium-Sized Wine List in the World at the World's Best Wine Lists Awards 2026, one of the most prestigious global awards programs celebrating the world's leading restaurant and bar wine lists.

The International's Wine Bar was also recognised on the global stage, alongside Point Group sister venue Shell House.

The win marks a major international moment for The International's wine program, led by Alex Kirkwood, Jacqueline Turner and a passionate sommelier team, following an earlier regional win in the same category in July.

The Best Medium-Sized Wine List category recognises lists of 200 to 500 wines, a scale built for real depth without losing focus.

The Grill's list does exactly that, going deep across benchmark regions and styles while staying tightly aligned to the restaurant's fire-driven cooking, premium steak and seafood, and Two Hat dining experience. Every bottle earns its place, balancing iconic producers and mature vintages with emerging expressions and a dynamic by-the-glass program, offering serious depth while remaining generous and easy to explore.

The International Wine Bar was also recognised on the global stage, placing in the Top 5 for Best Wine Bar List in the World and Most Original Wine List in the World.

Led by Jacqueline Turner, the Wine Bar list stands as its own distinct expression of The International's wine program: expressive, personal and built around discovery. It brings together top producers, emerging winemakers, rare bottles and wines chosen for both quality and character.

Its originality comes not only from the selection, but from the way the list is written and experienced. Section headers like "Top of the Pops", "Freak Grower Magic", "Singular Vintage, Gothic, Euphoric Brilliance", and "Amber/Natural, Raw Rouge" give the list a clear voice: playful and generous, yet grounded in serious knowledge and depth.

This global recognition reinforces The International's position as one of Sydney's most exciting wine destinations, with a program that feels highly personal, deeply considered and genuinely engaging for both wine professionals and curious drinkers.

That program spans from the intimacy of The Grill's wine dinners, hosting the likes of Henschke and Cloudburst, where guests get up close with the winemakers themselves, to the everyday pleasure of dining over exceptional food and wine, with the new season's spring menu about to land, the perfect opportunity to experience it all.

It's a spirit that carries through to The International Wine Bar's expressive, discovery-led approach, brought to life through a year-round program of wine festivals, producer takeovers and one-night-only tastings that connect guests directly with winemakers in the heart of the city.

Shell House Dining Room & Terrace was also recognised globally, placing in the Top 5 for Best Organic Wine List in the World.