Avra
Greece on the menu, world on the list
Bal Harbour · Miami · Greek
Reviewed April 7, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Avra Miami lands like a confident handshake — 300-plus bottles, a named sommelier (Senad Odobasic), and a Greek-forward lineup that actually knows what it's doing. This isn't a restaurant that threw a few Assyrtikos on the list to seem on-theme; it's a program built with intention. The ocean view helps, but the wine list can stand on its own.
Selection Deep Dive
Greece anchors the list and earns that spot — you've got Domaine Sigalas and Gaia Thalassitis representing Assyrtiko at its Santorinian best, Domaine Gerovassiliou Malagousia for something more floral and unexpected, and Kir-Yianni alongside Alpha Estate flying the Xinomavro flag in the north. Italy fills out the depth with serious heavy hitters like Antinori Tignanello and Sassicaia, and France brings Louis Jadot Burgundy and Château Lynch-Bages to the table for the crowd that can't leave Bordeaux alone. Domaine Weinbach from Alsace is a nice left-field addition that signals someone on staff is paying attention beyond the obvious. The range from $50 to $200 covers most of what you'd realistically want to drink here, with room to go higher if the occasion calls for it.
By the Glass
With 20-35 options by the glass, Avra isn't phoning it in on pours. Greek whites dominate the top of the glass list — as they should — and the pricing by the glass feels calibrated rather than punitive. Wednesday's half-price wine night is the real move; coming in mid-week for a $12 pour of something serious is the kind of deal that keeps regulars loyal.
Gaia Thalassitis Assyrtiko 2022 — $25
Gaia's Thalassitis is one of the benchmark expressions of Santorini Assyrtiko — mineral-driven, briny, and built for seafood. At $25 a glass, you're drinking one of Greece's most respected whites without the usual fine-dining markup. Order it with the grilled octopus and you'll understand why this list earned a Wine Spectator badge.
Domaine Gerovassiliou Malagousia
Most people at a Greek restaurant instinctively reach for Assyrtiko, and they're not wrong — but Gerovassiliou's Malagousia is the underdog worth knowing. Aromatic, textured, and grown from a grape that nearly went extinct before this producer brought it back, it's a conversation piece and a genuinely delicious wine that most tables will walk right past.
Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021
At $65 a glass, Kosta Browne is doing exactly what Kosta Browne does — charging a lot for a wine that's more famous than it is interesting. Nothing wrong with the wine itself, but it's a jarring American detour on a list this focused on the Mediterranean, and you can do more interesting things with that money three times over.
Kir-Yianni Xinomavro 2021 + Grilled Octopus
Xinomavro has the acidity and savory bite to handle charred, smoky octopus without getting lost in the dish. It's light enough in body that it doesn't bulldoze the delicate texture, but structured enough to match the char. This is a Greek-on-Greek pairing that works better than it has any right to on paper.
Wednesday — Half-price wine night every Wednesday — applies to wine list selections and makes an already fair list genuinely excellent value.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Avra Miami is the rare hotel-adjacent Greek restaurant where the wine list actually reflects the kitchen's ambitions — Greek-first, globally deep, fairly priced, and backed by a sommelier who clearly gives a damn. Yes, send a friend. Send yourself first.
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