Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCarnegie Cellars Wine Bar & Kitchen
Rochester, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Carnegie Cellars builds its program around an extensive wine list covering emerging and established regions, with wines by the glass from $8 to $17 and bottles up to $175. Themed flights, including the dry red Arlington and dry white Sibley, offer structured exploration for $18. A customer-praised Henri Champliau Crémant de Bourgogne, plus a thoughtful non-alcoholic Tempranillo, add range. Rotating draft beers round out a venue that treats wine seriously without pretense.
- What should I order?
- Start with a flight to gauge the list's leanings; the dry red Arlington flight is a clear entry point, featuring Vini-Bisesti Nebbiolo, El Coto Crianza Tempranillo, and Danilo Thomain Petite-Rouge for $18. For a bottle, the Henri Champliau Crémant de Bourgogne at $65 has earned customer praise and suits a celebratory pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who appreciate breadth and value, especially those who like exploring themed flights and lesser-known regions. The non-alcoholic wine option also makes this a viable stop for designated drivers or those abstaining.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wines by the glass run $8-$17, bottles $32-$175, and flights are $18. A non-alcoholic glass is $15. Draft beers are available but prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine list that spans emerging and established regions, with flights organized by style—dry red, dry white, rosé, bubbles, and dessert—each $18. The inclusion of a non-alcoholic Tempranillo and rotating non-alcoholic beer sets the program apart from typical wine bars.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Extensive, rotating list with by-the-glass and bottle options spanning emerging and established regions. Themed flights provide structured exploration, and a customer-praised Crémant adds a memorable option. Pricing is accessible across a wide range.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating wines by glass and bottle with a broad regional scope.
- — Five named flights at $18 each cover dry red, dry white, rosé, bubbles, and dessert wine.
- — Includes Coravin pours and a non-alcoholic wine option.
Standout selections
- — Henri Champliau Crémant de Bourgogne ($65) – praised by customers.
- — The Arlington Flight ($18) – dry red flight with Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, and Petite-Rouge.
- — The Sibley Flight ($18) – dry white flight featuring Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Chenin Blanc.
Pricing: Glasses $8-$17; bottles $32-$175; flights $18; Henri Champliau Crémant de Bourgogne $65.
Beer
Rotating draft list with local and craft options, including a double IPA, a lager, a light beer, and a cherry beer. Solid but not expansive; prices are not specified.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft selection features local breweries like Rohrbach and Genny.
- — Offers a range of styles from double IPA to light lager.
Standout selections
- — Rohrbach Space Kitty Double IPA – 8.4% ABV, 96 IBU.
- — Osb Cherry, Cherry, Why ya Buggin? – 6.7% ABV cherry beer.
Pricing: Prices not listed in available information.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful non-alcoholic options include a non-alcoholic Tempranillo from Spain and a rotating non-alcoholic beer. The wine is priced competitively with regular wines, offering a genuine alternative.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic wine from Thomson & Scott provides a wine-like experience.
- — Rotating NA beer adds variety for those avoiding alcohol.
Standout selections
- — Thomson & Scott (NA) – non-alcoholic Tempranillo, Spain.
- — Rotating NA – non-alcoholic beer, 12oz 0% ABV.
Pricing: Thomson & Scott NA wine $15 glass / $60 bottle; NA beer price not listed.
How it sits with the food
As a wine bar and kitchen, the menu is designed to accompany the wine program, though specific pairings are not detailed in available information.
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