ava is a Greek term that refers to a high end table wine or cellar. With that in mind, you should easily be able to guess what you’re getting yourself into at Cavas Wine Tasting Room. As promised, this is a place where wine lovers convene to sample the latest bottles, stock up for their home collections, and generally enjoy falling into that special category of socially acceptable alcoholics known as “wine lovers.” If you liked Sideways, there's a good chance you’ll love this place.

Cavas is owned by Carolyn and Rafael Hernandez, who brought Master Wine & Liquor to Miami years ago. It was through owning that beloved establishment of firewater that the Hernandezs realized that the community was crying out for a venue where locals could indulge in wine tasting. The result is Cavas, a state-of-the-art facility for all Miami’s wine-lovers.

I know what you’re thinking: “How could a winery possibly be state of the art? Don’t they just stock wine in those places? How state of the art is that?” First off, I don’t appreciate that you doubt me that much…I mean come on! You have to learn to trust. But if you really want to know why this place is considered to be state of the art, I have three words for you: The Enomatic System.

This is a special machine that allows patrons to sample temperature-controlled wine by the ounce or glass with the simple swipe of a prepaid debit card. No need to order from a waiter or even request suggestions from the manager. Just look for a bottle that you like and swipe. How’s that for state of the art?

Cava stays open late and certainly encourages people stop by and enjoy a glass, just don’t expect bar food or rowdy patrons. No, this is a place where wine lovers get together to sample the finest bottles in town and pretend that they aren’t getting drunk. You’ll have long drawn out conversations about wine related-minutia and inevitably end up leaving with several expensive vintage bottles. For Miami wine lovers, Cavas Wine Tasting Room just became your new favorite spot in the entire city.