A Perspective from Rienne on wine, restraint, and presence at Boia De in Miami.

Some tables speak loudly.
They announce themselves, perform, demand attention.

And then there are tables that listen.

This was one of those evenings.

What made it remarkable wasn’t the setting, or even the wines — though both were exquisite — but the way the night unfolded with a sense of quiet intelligence. Nothing rushed. Nothing overstated. Just presence, layered with intention.

Gabriela Ospina, recipient of the Michelin Guide Florida 2024 Sommelier Award, has that rare quality of soft knowledge — the kind that doesn’t need to assert itself. She knows deeply, thoroughly, without ever needing to dominate the room. Her understanding lives beneath the surface, confident enough to leave space for the unknown, generous enough to let others arrive at their own discoveries.

That, to me, is mastery.

To see a sommelier of her caliber venture into the world of zero-proof with genuine curiosity — not skepticism, not dismissal, but openness — feels both refreshing and important. It speaks to a kind of intelligence that isn’t bound by tradition, but informed by it. An understanding that excellence isn’t diminished by exploration; it’s enriched by it.

Boia De is exceptionally fortunate to have such a talented sommelier guiding one of the most engaging and respected programs in our city. The thoughtfulness, the rigor, and the sense of play she brings to the table are palpable. Nothing feels prescriptive. Everything feels considered.

She curated the evening not as a display, but as an invitation. An invitation to slow down. To listen. To notice how wine — and its thoughtful alternatives — can feel when offered with humility rather than authority. The experience was intimate without being exclusive, enriching without being didactic — a balance that is incredibly difficult to achieve.

The members of her wine club mirrored that same sensibility. A gracious, curious group — present, engaged, and genuinely interested in the conversation unfolding at the table. It was the kind of room where silence wasn’t awkward, where questions didn’t need immediate answers.

A night like that stays with you.

For those curious about zero-proof, Gabriela welcomes that curiosity with the same respect she offers wine itself. And for those deeply in love with the beauty, ritual, and culture of wine, her table remains one of the most rewarding places to sit.

A seat at Boia De may take a moment or two — some tables are worth waiting for. But perhaps the true pleasure lies in finding your way to Gabriela’s Wine Club, where exploration is encouraged, discernment is celebrated, and the experience is always the point.

At Rienne, we pay close attention to the rooms we’re invited into — not for visibility, but for alignment. Evenings like this remind us why discernment matters. Not every table needs a voice. Some simply need to be honored for what they are.

This was one of them.
A privilege to experience.
A night to remember.

— Rienne
Drink Beautifully. Live Well. Zero Proof.