The Perch at Peacock Inn in Princeton, NJ, earns 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

The Perch at Peacock Inn Among the World's Best Restaurants for Wine

PRINCETON, N.J., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Perch at Peacock Inn, the only fine dining restaurant and luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Princeton, NJ, has been honored again for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2025 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world's best restaurants for wine.

"A wine list is a restaurant's identity in print, and this year's Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners reflect both deep knowledge and a passion for discovery," said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. "I proudly present the 3,811 restaurants worldwide that earned a Restaurant Award this year—we raise a glass to all our winners."

"We are absolutely thrilled and honored to receive the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2025. This recognition is a testament to our team's unwavering dedication to curating an exceptional wine program that thoughtfully complements our culinary vision and enhances the dining experience for every guest at The Peacock Inn. It truly celebrates our passion for fine wines and our commitment to offering an unparalleled selection for all to enjoy," said John Pelehaty, Hospitality Beverage Manager for Genesis Hospitality.

Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards represent the world's only program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service. They are assigned on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award, with 2,010; 1,704; and 97 winners this year in each respective category.

The Perch at Peacock Inn has won the Best of Award of Excellence. Best of Award of Excellence recipients display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation.

Wine Spectator's special Restaurant Awards issue becomes available to readers July 15th.

Follow Wine Spectator on Instagram (@wine_spectator) and use hashtag #WSRestaurantAwards for posts about this year's awards. WineSpectator.com/Restaurants also features coverage of winners, interviews with leading wine directors, wine picks and pairing tips from sommeliers at award-winning programs. In the Restaurant Search, all winners can be searched by name, location, award level, cuisine, wine specialties and pricing. Winners are also profiled in the free Restaurant Awards app, available for iPhone and iPad users.

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 The Peacock Inn
The Peacock Inn, established in 1911, blends rich history with modern style to create a sophisticated, intimate atmosphere. Dedicated to the highest standards of gracious hospitality and culinary excellence, The Perch at Peacock Inn features menus inspired by local farmers and possibilities of seasonality while celebrating thoughtfully sourced ingredients. The Peacock Inn is located at 20 Bayard Lane in Princeton, New Jersey.

About Genesis Hospitality
Genesis Hospitality is a collection of restaurants and bars, historical inns and event spaces, bakeries, and boutique hotels. We are committed to crafting exceptional experiences for our guests. Whether you're looking for fine dining with an impressive wine list or a casual pastry and coffee, we're happy to deliver it with excellent service and our signature warmth.

Contact:
Name: Eben Copple, Director of Hospitality
Phone: 609-245-7542
Email: [email protected]
www.genesis-hospitality.com

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