Newburyport’s own Ceia Kitchen and Bar was recently awarded the 2011 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for a standout wine list. The list, cultivated by proprietor Nancy Batista-Caswell, is stocked with bottles from lesser known wineries in Portugal, as well as some classic wines from Europe and America’s wine growing regions. Best of all, the winning wine list is perfectly suited to drinking alongside all the delectables on chef Billy Brandolini‘s menus. If you want to taste some excellence, get yourself a reservation by calling 978.358.8112.