Wine Awards
The Little Nell is proud to have garnered several accolades for its exceptional wine program. The hotel has been named a James Beard Foundation Most Outstanding Wine Program Nominee several times over and a Wine Spectator Grand Award Winner since 1997, an honor bestowed upon restaurants with extensive wine lists, exceptional wine service, and a commitment to dining excellence.
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
Most Outstanding Wine Program Nominee2022, 2000, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014
WINE SPECTATOR
Grand Award WinnerSince 1997
We celebrated our 20th anniversary of receiving the Grand Award with a special dinner in August 2017, documented in this video.
WINE ENTHUSIAST
Hall of Fame2020, 2019, 2018
America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants
2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011
THE WORLD OF FINE WINE
World’s Best Wines List, 2014, 2025
Three-Star Wine List, 2023, 2024
Best Hotel Wine List in the World, 2023, 2024, 2025
Best Hotel Wine List in North America, 2023, 2024, 2025
Best Champagne & Sparkling Wine in North America, 2024
Star Wine List
Element 47 has been designated as a White Star Venue by Star Wine List and recognized across multiple categories in its International Open competitions. In 2026, the venue was named a finalist for Austrian Wine List of the Year, Italian Wine List of the Year, Sparkling Wine List of the Year, and Best Long List of the Year. This follows its 2025 honors as a finalist for By the Glass List of the Year, Best Long List of the Year, and Sparkling Wine List of the Year.
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