Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileApogee Wine Bar
Rochester, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
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.
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Wine
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
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.
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