Mediterranean food, serious California and French wine
Miami · Miami · Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 28, 2026
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The wine list at Casa Neos lands with more weight than you'd expect from a Mediterranean spot tucked into Miami's riverfront. Fernando Araizo has his fingerprints all over this — it reads like a list built by someone who actually cares, not a copy-paste from a distributor catalog. California and France are the twin pillars, and they hold up the room without apology.
The 150-plus bottle list leans hard into California Cabernet and French classics, and it does both with conviction. You've got Caymus and Jordan anchoring the approachable end, Ridge Monte Bello and Opus One flying the prestige flag, and Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet representing Burgundy the right way. Chateau Margaux makes an appearance for those who want to go full send. The gaps show up in the southern Mediterranean and natural wine categories — don't come here expecting anything from Greece, Lebanon, or an orange wine from the Jura — but what's here is curated and coherent.
Twelve to twenty pours by the glass is a genuinely solid program, with glasses running $14 to $22 — reasonable for Miami's upscale dining corridor. The range tracks the bottle list closely, meaning you can explore both sides of the Atlantic without committing to a full bottle. We'd love to see more rotation, but what's on offer at any given visit should keep the table happy.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $60–$80 est.
Jordan always punches above its price point — it's the kind of Cab that drinks like something twice the cost, and next to Casa Neos's lamb chops, it earns every dollar without emptying your wallet the way Opus One would.
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet
Most tables here will default to a California red, which means this Burgundy white quietly sits on the list underordered. A serious wine from one of the Côte de Beaune's most respected producers — get it with the grilled branzino before the table next to you figures it out.
Opus One
Great wine, no question — but at a Miami restaurant markup, you're paying a significant premium over retail for the prestige label. Unless someone else is signing the check, the money is better spent elsewhere on this list.
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet + Grilled Branzino
Leflaive's Puligny has the minerality and texture to stand up to a whole roasted fish without steamrolling it — the wine's citrus and stone fruit notes mirror what good Mediterranean cooking does with lemon and olive oil. It's the kind of pairing that makes you put your fork down for a second.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Casa Neos earns its Wine Spectator nod with a focused, well-executed list guided by someone who clearly knows wine — just know the markups are Miami-level and plan accordingly. Send a friend here who wants a serious wine experience alongside serious Mediterranean food; they won't leave disappointed.
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