THE OZEN COLLECTION is in joyful celebration as one of its two private island resorts in the Maldives, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, becomes the first ever ‘Best All-Inclusive Wine List’ Global Winner at the prestigious ‘World’s Best Wine Lists Awards 2024’ held on Monday 16th September in London’s Glaziers Hall. Created in 2014 and organised by award-winning publication The World Of Fine Wine, these accolades are the most prestigious and rigourous global wine lists awards program.
Highlighting the resort’s market leading offering, this new global award category acknowledges OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI’s wine excellence on an unprecedented scale, rising above the competition, and proposing an outstanding range of diverse, authentic wines which deliver world-class value to guests through the 101 labels available to enjoy during their stay.
Receiving the award, Nicolas Laguette, Group Director of Wines, commented, “We are sincerely grateful for the innovative nature shown by The World Of Fine Wine to introduce its inaugural ‘Best All-Inclusive Wine List’ as a new awards category this year. Although in its nascent state on the global stage, this category is certain to become incredibly competitive in upcoming years since the experience of wine really develops an entirely new dimension when price is removed from the equation. For epicureans and those of discerning taste, we have set a new benchmark for exploration into wine here in the Maldives.
“We thank our wine partners for their vision to support our now award-winning wine program and proudly present to our guests labels from the most recognised estates in one hand, all the while discovering terroir in the other through bottles sourced from the most secluded regions imaginable”.
For all guests, the global award-winning wine list is on offer throughout the private island, with expert sommeliers present to aid selections and offer insight. In addition, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI received further recognition in London by also being judged as the Regional Winner of Asia’s ‘Best Spirits List’.
At THE OZEN COLLECTION, authentic wine culture is on the forefront and particularly since 2021, when hand-picked winery owners began to be invited and regularly visit each of the two islands in the Maldives to host authentic wine experiences for guests, with unique labels shared alongside mesmerizing storytelling and elegantly curated menus, all seamlessly included within the RESERVETM Plan at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and the INDULGENCETM Plan at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO.
“As pioneers in the holiday plan experience, we believe that removing all concerns about the cost of indulgence when relaxing on a dream castaway Maldivian escape fosters for an unforgettable experience and truly defines our brand position of ‘Refined Elegance’. This position transcends all aspects of luxury which is elevated further by curating unique wine experiences complimented by exquisite culinary journeys with every meal”, concluded Nicolas.
Coming up at both resorts this winter, are exclusive Champagne and Canary Wine masterclasses, hosted by the owners & winemakers of both Champagne Guy Charbaut in October, followed by Bodegas Viñátigo of Tenerife in November.