Thirteen area restaurants lauded by Wine Spectator for wine programs

In 2017, Wine Spectator is honoring 3,592 restaurants from all 50 states and more than 75 countries for their dedication to wine. The awards are given across three categories: Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence and Grand Award.

Nine Cincinnati restaurants landed themselves in this year's Award of Excellence category:

• 20 Brix
• Bauer Farm Kitchen
• Capital Grille
• Jag's Steak & Seafood
• Morton's
• Orchids at Palm Court
• Ruth's Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Tony's of Cincinnati

The Best Award of Excellence is given to restaurants with a wine list of about 350 or more selections with vintage depth or breadth in one or more regions; it was awarded to 1,168 restaurants. Four Cincinnati restaurants received this award: Boca and three owned by Jeff Ruby — Carlo & Johnny, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse and The Precinct.

To read more about Wine Spectator's award winners, click here.