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Apogee Wine Bar

Rochester, NY

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 86 out of 100

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Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-05 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

Apogee Wine Bar pours an extensive list by the glass and bottle, with sparkling, rosé, white, red, and premium tiers. Glasses run $12 or $40; bottles span $48 to $75. Beer drinkers find three $7 options: two IPAs and a lager. A strong wine destination with a workable beer side.

What should I order?
Start with the Weis Gruner Veltliner from Keuka Lake at $12, a local white that shows the list's regional range. For a splurge, the Champagne Gamet Blanc de Noir at $75 delivers a premium pour.
Who will enjoy this place?
Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the breadth of styles and regions, from Italian sparkling to French Syrah blends. The $12 glass tier keeps exploration accessible.
What should I expect to spend?
Wine by the glass is $12 or $40, with after-dinner pours at $14–$18. Bottles run $48–$75, and all beers are $7.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
The wine program's range stands out: eight named pours span Italy, Spain, France, and New York, with a dedicated after-dinner wine tier. The local Gruner Veltliner adds regional grounding.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Wine

Inebrious Wine score: 88 out of 100

An extensive wine list covers sparkling, rosé, white, red, and premium pours. Eight named selections span Italy, Spain, France, and New York, with a clear after-dinner tier. Pricing is accessible at $12, with premium options at $40 and a $75 Champagne.

Menu strengths

  • — Broad stylistic coverage from sparkling to red, plus premium glass options.
  • — Geographic diversity across Italy, Spain, France, and New York.
  • — Transparent pricing tiers: $12 or $40 glasses, $48–$75 bottles.

Standout selections

  • — Champagne Gamet, Blanc de Noir, NV – a $75 bottle from Champagne, France.
  • — Weis, Gruner Veltliner – a $12 glass from Keuka Lake, NY.
  • — Cleto Chiarli & Figli, Lambrusco – Italian sparkling at $12.

Pricing: $12 or $40 by the glass; after-dinner $14–$18; bottles $48–$75.

Beer

Inebrious Beer score: 84 out of 100

A compact beer menu offers three options: two IPAs and one lager. Local and regional choices include the 3HB and Buffalo's Big Ditch, plus Belgian Stella Artois. All pours are uniformly priced at $7.

Menu strengths

  • — Local representation with 3HB from and Big Ditch from Buffalo.
  • — Simple, consistent pricing at $7 across all options.
  • — Covers IPA and lager styles for basic beer variety.

Standout selections

  • — 3HB, 'Tiny Kind' IPA (5.5%) – a -brewed IPA.
  • — Big Ditch, Hayburner, IPA (7.2%) – a Buffalo IPA with higher ABV.
  • — Stella Artois, Belgian Lager – a familiar lager for contrast.

Pricing: All beers $7.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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