WINE LIST OF THE YEAR Franklin

Deliciously idiosyncratic, with a deep lean towards all things natural, the list at Franklin, which opened in 2014, has always been unlike any other in the country. But just as the arrival of Analiese Gregory has taken the restaurant to a new level, so too has the wine offering become a more confident and complete package under the guidance of manager Forbes Appleby. There are layers to the wine experience here, accommodating different levels of expectation and enthusiasm. The list handed to guests on arrival consists of three-dozen brilliantly diverse wines, half of which are available by the glass, plus a concise drinks selection featuring mostly local craft brewers and distillers. But for those who want to really embrace Franklin’s natural passion, there are other lists: one a celebration of all things sparkling and unfiltered (the country’s best collection of pét-nats), the other a line-up of rare, unusual, hard-to-find bottles. Franklin’s wine offering is still refreshingly unique, but now it’s better than ever. Franklin, 30 Argyle St, Hobart, Tas, (03) 6234 3375