BILOXI, Miss. (June 29, 2026) Beau Rivage’s four fine dining restaurants, BR Prime, Stalla, Jia and Coraline’s, have all been honored for their outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards, which celebrates the world’s best restaurants for wine.
“To be recognized amongst the most world’s most exceptional beverage programs with the Wine Spectator awards is an immense honor,” said Beau Rivage Sommelier Charlene Egan. “Beau Rivage’s wine program brings some hard-to-find and truly extraordinary wines to Coastal Mississippi, with more than 5,000 bottles in our cellar, and a rotating selection that changes to match menu changes and the evolving tastes of our guests. Creating unforgettable dining experiences and guest satisfaction remain a top priority.”
“The restaurant industry is rapidly transforming as diners become more selective about when, how, and what they drink. As wine drinkers grow more mindful, restaurants are adapting with creative wine programs,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Chairman and CEO, Wine Spectator. “Congratulations to the 4,012 restaurants that earned a Restaurant Award and continue to elevate the wine experience for guests around the world. We raise a glass to your success.”
Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards represent the world’s only program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service. They are awarded at three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence, and the Grand Award, with 2,083, 1,830, and 99 winners this year, respectively.
BR Prime, Stalla, Jia and Coraline’s each received the Award of Excellence, which recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.
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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. Parent company M. Shanken Communications, Inc., also publishes Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch, Shanken News Daily and Shanken’s Impact Newsletter.
ABOUT BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO
Already known as the crown jewel of the Gulf Coast, Beau Rivage continues to raise the bar. MGM Resorts International’s destination resort on the beach in Biloxi is home to 13 restaurants, four bars and lounges, and an 85,000-square-foot gaming area that includes the Buffalo Zone and BetMGM Book Bar and Grill, Mississippi’s full-service sports betting, and entertainment destination. The resort also offers live entertainment in its 1,550-seat theatre, an upscale shopping promenade with LUX Lounge and MGM Golf, a world-class spa & salon, and Fallen Oak, a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course. For more information, call (888) 567-6667 or visit beaurivage.com.
CONTACTS
Juliet Trifiro, Wine Spectator, juliet@rosengrouppr.com
Mary Cracchiolo, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, mspain@mgmresorts.com, 228.547.8473.
