Amal
Lebanese wine list hiding in plain sight
Coconut Grove · Miami · Middle Eastern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 12, 2026
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First Impression
You're sitting on a rooftop in Coconut Grove with bay views and a menu full of lamb and hummus — and then the wine list lands and it's stacked with Lebanese producers you'd struggle to find at your local wine shop. This is not the standard Italian-American house red situation. Amal earned its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2025, and for once, the credential actually tracks.
Selection Deep Dive
The 80-120 bottle list leans hard into Lebanon, and that's exactly where it should. Château Musar anchors the serious end — their reds from the Bekaa Valley are some of the most distinctive wines in the world, full stop. Massaya Classic and Domaine des Tourelles round out the Lebanese contingent with more approachable, food-friendly options. France shows up via Côtes du Rhône, and Spain brings Rioja Tempranillo into the mix — both smart additions that complement the spiced, herb-forward food without overshadowing the list's identity. The gaps are real: no real depth in white wine or rosé, and zero New World presence, but honestly that's not what you came here for.
By the Glass
Ten to sixteen options by the glass is a respectable pour program for a restaurant of this size, with glasses running $12–$18 — reasonable for Miami, especially in a room this pretty. We'd love to see Lebanese whites rotating through more aggressively, but what's on the board holds up. Ask what's currently pouring from Lebanon before defaulting to the French options.
Massaya Classic — $12
A Bekaa Valley blend that drinks way above its price point — earthy, warm, and made to go with grilled meat. If it's available by the glass, order two.
Domaine des Tourelles
Most tables walk past this one for Château Musar, but Tourelles is a serious producer making honest, terroir-driven wine from one of Lebanon's oldest wineries. It's the sleeper pick on this list.
Rioja Tempranillo
Generic Rioja on a Lebanese-focused list is a placeholder, not a destination. It's fine, but you flew all the way to Beirut (metaphorically) — don't order airport food.
Château Kefraya + Lamb skewers
Kefraya's red blends are built around dried herbs, dark fruit, and a savory backbone that locks into charred lamb like they were designed for each other — because, in a way, they were.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Amal is doing something genuinely rare in Miami: building a wine program around a region most restaurants wouldn't even attempt. If you care about Lebanese wine at all — or want to discover why you should — this list is worth your attention.
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