World Equestrian Center – Ocala Earns Prestigious Star Wine List Nominations 

23 APR 26 Ocala, FL

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Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is honored to announce that Stirrups Restaurant and Genievieve’s have been named finalists in the prestigious Star Wine List of the Year Florida 2026 awards, recognizing exceptional wine programs and restaurants across Florida.   

Genievieve’s | Italian Dining and Wine in Ocala 

In its opening year, Genievieve’s has quickly established itself as a standout for Italian dining in Central Florida and is a finalist in multiple categories: 

  • Best Newcomer List 
  • Best Italian Wine List 
  • Best Medium-Sized List 
  • Best Rosé Wine List 

Genievieve’s features an extensive Italian wine program representing all 20 Italian regions. Guests are invited to explore a thoughtfully curated selection of Italian wines paired with handcrafted pastas and refined entrées, creating an authentic Italian dining experience. 

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Stirrups Restaurant | Fine Dining and Award-Winning Wine in Ocala 

As Ocala’s premier steakhouse, Stirrups continues to build its reputation as a top dining destination in Central Florida. The restaurant is a finalist in the following categories:  

  • Best Long List 
  • Best Sparkling Wine List 

Stirrups showcases an award-winning wine program curated by an in-house sommelier, complemented by a seasonally rotating menu of elevated Southern cuisine. The program has also earned recognition from Wine Spectator, reinforcing its standing in Ocala’s fine dining and wine scene. 

Make a Stirrups Reservation

Winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 6. Make your reservation and experience these exceptional wine programs at wec.net.