–– Shula’s Naples Among 3,759 Winners;
Full 2018 Dining Guide Revealed in Wine Spectator
’s August Issue––

Naples, Fla., July 23, 2018 — Shula’s Steak House Naples in the Hilton Naples has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2018 Restaurant Awards. The restaurant is recognized among other winners from all over the globe as a top destination for wine lovers.

“This year’s class of restaurants is one of the most impressive and innovative ever,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. “Their wine lists keep improving, because wine lovers are eager to explore and learn. The goal of our Restaurant Awards is to support restaurant wine programs and bring them to diners’ attention through our outreach through print, digital and social media. Wine Spectator salutes every restaurant honored in the 2018 Restaurant Awards.”Wine-Spectator-Award-Cover

Wine Spectator began its program to recognize the world’s best wine lists in 1981. There are three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award—with 2,453; 1,215; and 91 winners this year in each respective category. Seven of the Grand Award winners are first timers.

Shula’s Naples has won the Best of Award of Excellence. Best of Award of Excellence recipients offer more extensive selections with significant vintage depth and excellent breadth across multiple regions.

“The entire Shula’s Naples team is proud to once again receive this coveted award from Wine Spectator magazine,” said Tom Donahue, Shula’s Naples general manager. “It is a testament to our dedication to providing the finest food and beverage offerings in Southwest Florida.”
The complete list of award winners is available in print in Wine Spectator’s August issue, on newsstands July 17, and online at Restaurants.WineSpectator.com, where visitors can search and access exclusive content on the more than 3,700 restaurants. The full list is also available for free on iOS via the Restaurant Awards app, which allows users to look for dining spots in any location with maps, choosing by wine strengths, cuisine type, pricing and more.

Follow the Restaurant Awards on Twitter and Instagram, with hashtag #WSRestaurantAward.

 

About Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectator magazine, a print publication that reaches around 3 million readers worldwide, the brand also encompasses the Web’s most comprehensive wine site (WineSpectator.com), mobile platforms and a series of signature events. Wine Spectator examines the world of wine from the vineyard to the table, exploring wine’s role in contemporary culture and delivering expert reviews of more than 16,000 wines each year. Parent company M. Shanken Communications, Inc., also publishes Cigar AficionadoWhisky Advocate, Market WatchShanken News Daily and Shanken’s Impact Newsletter.

 

About Shula’s Steak House Naples

Shula’s is located in the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail North. Located on the lobby level, the restaurant is themed after the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ “Perfect Season”— the only team in NFL history to finish a season undefeated. One of the Top Five Steak Houses in America, Shula’s provides fine dining with an award-winning menu and exceptional team service. Shula’s Naples can also accommodate private group functions and dinners. For more information visit ShulasNaples.com.

Questions? Please contact Jeff Jerome, Shula’s Naples – Director of Marketing & Sales

[email protected] / 239-659-3176

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