High-End Chinese With Wine Playing It Safe
Brickell · Miami · Modern Cantonese · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed February 20, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Hakkasan Miami’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Hakkasan arrives in a leather-bound folder that weighs more than the actual effort put into it. This is a high-end chain (yes, a Michelin-starred chain) that treats wine like an afterthought—safe picks, luxury labels, and markups that assume you're expensing it. The whole setup screams "we know you're here for the Peking duck, not the Pinot."
The list leans heavily on Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux—the usual suspects for any restaurant trying to look serious without taking risks. You'll find plenty of recognizable names (Dom, Krug, DRC if you're feeling reckless), but almost nothing adventurous or region-specific that would actually complement Cantonese cuisine. A few Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners pop up, which shows someone once had the right idea, but the rest reads like a corporate wine director's greatest hits. There's virtually no exploration of Austrian whites, Alsace, or even interesting Champagne grower bottles that would sing with the food.
The glass program exists but doesn't inspire confidence. Expect the usual mid-tier Chardonnay, a Pinot Grigio, maybe a Sancerre, and a couple reds that won't offend anyone. Pours likely run $18-$24 and rotate about as often as the menu—which is to say, rarely. This is fine-but-forgettable territory, designed for people who want "a glass of white" and don't care what's in it.
Trimbach Riesling Reserve — $68
Alsatian precision cuts through soy, ginger, and chili oil like a champ—if they stock it, grab it
Maximin Grünhaus Riesling Kabinett
Low ABV, high acidity, off-dry German that most skip for Champagne but handles dim sum better than anything sparkling
Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé
Marked up to $90+ for a $30 retail bottle that's too heavy and oaky for this food—pure tourist trap
Schloss Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner + Stir-Fry Black Pepper Ribeye
The white pepper snap in the Grüner mirrors the dish's heat while the citrus backbone keeps things lifted and fresh
The Bottom Line
Hakkasan Miami won't blow your mind with wine, but it won't embarrass you either. The list does its job—barely—but for these prices, you deserve more effort. Stick to Riesling or Grüner if available, or just drink Champagne and call it a night.
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