Big hotel, safe choices, decent pours
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Updated October 2026
Reviewed February 20, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The Fontainebleau is a sprawling Miami Beach resort with multiple restaurants and bars, which means the wine program is corporate-safe across the board. You're looking at the kind of list designed not to offend anyone: Napa Cabs, Sonoma Chards, maybe a Tuscan red or two. Nothing thrilling, but nothing offensive either.
Expect familiar names at resort markups—think Caymus, La Crema, Ruffino—wines your parents would recognize from their country club. The list leans heavily into California and Italy with token France and Spain sections. Depth is shallow; this is breadth for breadth's sake, covering bases without taking risks. No natural wines, no obscure regions, no funky skin-contact stuff. Just safe, predictable bottles that won't scare off conventioneer types or spring breakers who suddenly want wine.
Glass pours run the predictable gamut: a Pinot Grigio, a New Zealand Sauv Blanc, a Napa Cab, maybe a Malbec. Rotation is minimal—these are set-it-and-forget-it selections that probably haven't changed in months. Pours are generous enough for resort standards, served in whatever glass is behind the bar, which could be stemless or could be a standard Bordeaux glass regardless of what's in it.
Decoy by Duckhorn Merlot — $58
Solid Napa Merlot that's actually drinkable and won't destroy your vacation budget—fair quality for the markup environment
Planeta La Segreta Rosso
Sicilian red blend that's probably buried mid-list but drinks way above its weight—juicy, food-friendly, and won't cost you a cabana rental
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
You're paying $180+ for a $60 retail bottle that tastes like vanilla extract and oak chips—classic resort gouge on a brand-name bottle
Albariño from Rías Baixas + Fresh Stone Crab Claws
If they have Florida stone crab in season, crisp Atlantic-influenced Albariño cuts through the rich mustard sauce perfectly
The Bottom Line
The Fontainebleau wine program won't blow your mind, but it won't ruin your meal either. Stick to mid-tier bottles, avoid the trophy Cabs, and you'll drink fine while watching the sunset over the pool.
· Miami · French Brasserie
La Grande Boucherie Miami is a Champagne list wearing a restaurant costume — deep on grower producers, light on everything else, and priced like it knows it has you cornered. If you are here specifically to dig into a blanc de noirs from the Côte des Bar or split a bottle of Larmandier-Bernier ($190/bottle) over dinner, this is genuinely one of the more interesting Champagne programs in Miami. Everyone else should order the Chablis and move on.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Miami · Seafood Steakhouse
Truluck's Miami isn't a wine destination — it's a seafood restaurant that happens to have eight wines on a menu. If you're here for stone crab or a special occasion dinner, you'll find something adequate to drink, but you won't find anything to get excited about. Order a cocktail or bring your own expectations down a notch.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Beach · Miami · Asian
Lucky Cat Miami is currently closed according to its official website, which describes a seasonal pause. Bookings are unavailable, so do not plan a wine visit on the basis of this page's earlier recommendations. Check the restaurant's own notice for any reopening update.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Coral Gables · Miami · Italian
An Italy-first list built around Piedmont and Tuscany, with a four-vintage Burlotto Barolo vertical, three vintages of Sassicaia and a 16-bottle Brunello section plus special-vintage Brunellos. Start with a Coravin pour or a quartino, then ask for bottle prices, because this version of the list posts none and carries no printed date. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Miami · Miami · Italian
A long, Italian-first list where Barbaresco, Barolo and Brunello each get their own block and several producers list multiple older vintages. If you want a safe Tuscan red by the glass, ask for the Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico 2020; if you want something stranger, ask about the Zidarich Vitovska, and ask the price either way because none is posted. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups. The list carries no printed date, so confirm current availability.
Jungle Island · Miami · Mediterranean Beach Club
A glass-first list with a top end that reaches Barolo at $29 a glass and Dom Pérignon at $95. Order the Bico da Ran Albariño with the Grilled Octopus, or ask about Sunset Hour for the $8 AIX Rosé: its menu says Monday through Friday, 4 to 7 pm at the bar and lounge, but the homepage lists Tuesday as closed and the Beach Lounge as closed Monday and Tuesday, so check before you go. Confirm prices before you go, since the PDFs carry no printed date. This unrated guide covers the posted glass list and Sunset Hour menu, not service, storage or markups.
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