Amara at Paraiso
Biscayne Bay views, serious wine cred
Edgewater · Miami · Latin, South American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 7, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list lands on the table with the kind of heft that makes you sit up straighter. Four hundred-plus selections across France, Italy, California, and Argentina — all framed by waterfront views that would make almost any bottle taste better. This is not a list that happened by accident.
Selection Deep Dive
Sommelier Amanda Garcia has built something genuinely ambitious here: Gaja Barbaresco and Antinori Tignanello anchoring the Italian side, Château Margaux and Louis Jadot holding down France, and a strong Argentine chapter headlined by Catena Zapata. California gets its due with Opus One and Caymus, which will keep the crowd happy, but the real depth is in the Old World selections where the list earns its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. The Argentina section is a smart nod to the cuisine — it's rare to find a Latin kitchen that matches its bold South American flavors with equally serious Argentine bottles. Gaps are minor: more Southern Hemisphere exploration beyond Argentina could push this list to the next level.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty options by the glass is a generous pour — literally and figuratively. The range is wide enough that you're not stuck choosing between two forgettable whites, and with prices spanning from $12 into the stratosphere, there's something for every kind of table. We'd push staff for the current rotation before committing; a list this size means the glass program can shift.
Achaval Ferrer Malbec — $45 (bottle)
At the lower end of the bottle range, Achaval Ferrer punches well above its price point — a serious Mendoza Malbec that matches the kitchen's bold Latin flavors without requiring a second mortgage.
Louis Jadot Burgundy
Most tables here are gunning for the Opus One or the Margaux, which means the Jadot often gets overlooked. A smart, food-friendly Burgundy in a steakhouse-adjacent crowd? That's a find.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, marked up aggressively everywhere, and a waterfront Latin dining room is not where it shines. You're paying a premium for a brand, not an experience.
Catena Zapata (Argentina) + Yuca Cheese Puffs
The crisp, savory pop of yuca cheese puffs wants something with structure and a little depth — Catena Zapata's textured whites or a restrained Malbec bridge the richness without flattening it. It's also just a fun way to open a meal at a restaurant this good.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Amara at Paraiso is the rare restaurant where the wine list is as much a reason to show up as the bay views — Amanda Garcia has built a serious, well-sourced program that rewards curious drinkers. Markups can sting, but the depth and the setting make it worth every pour.
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