Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFlight Wine Bar
Rochester, NY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Flight Wine Bar, the oldest wine bar, pairs an extensive wine list with themed flights that spotlight women-owned and Black-owned wineries. The BOSSY (Woman Owned) flight is a standout at $22. Beyond wine, the bar offers a compact but capable beer list with local New York options and a nonalcoholic range including NA beer and wine. A wine-first destination with enough range to satisfy varied palates.
- What should I order?
- Start with the BOSSY (Woman Owned) flight, a $22 themed tasting of wines from women-owned wineries. For a broader regional angle, the NYS Flight highlights New York State wines. If you prefer a single glass, the Viarae Prosecco at $13 is a crisp sparkling option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the themed flights and extensive by-the-glass and bottle list. Those interested in supporting women- and Black-owned wineries will find specific flights tailored to that. Beer and nonalcoholic drinkers have a few quality options, but the focus is clearly wine.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine flights are a flat $22. By-the-glass wines run $13 to $16, bottles $48 to $160. Beers are $8-$9, and nonalcoholic drinks range from $3 to $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The oldest wine bar, Flight centers on themed flights that highlight women-owned and Black-owned wineries, a distinctive angle. The extensive list covers sparkling through dessert wines, and the beer selection includes local New York State producers.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Flight's wine list spans sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines, with themed flights that spotlight women-owned and Black-owned wineries. Glasses start at $13, bottles at $48. The bar's longevity and customer praise for wine knowledge reinforce its standing.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list covering multiple wine styles and regions.
- — Themed flights highlight women-owned and Black-owned wineries.; Known as the oldest wine bar, with repeated customer praise for wine selection and staff knowledge.
Standout selections
- — BOSSY (Woman Owned) Flight — $22; In This Moment (Black Owned Wineries) Flight — $22
- — NYS Flight — $22; Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon — $160/bottle
Pricing: Flights $22; glasses $13–$16; bottles $48–$160
Beer
A compact but considered beer list includes local New York State options and a cider. With prices from $8 to $9, it's an approachable complement to the wine program.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local New York State options.; Reasonable price range of $8 to $9.
Standout selections
- — Other Half Green Flowers WCIPA — $9; Founders Porter — $8
Pricing: $8–$9
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic offerings go beyond sodas, featuring NA beer, kombucha, and NA sparkling wine. Pricing up to $10 for a glass makes these accessible alternatives.
Menu strengths
- — Variety includes NA beer, kombucha, and NA sparkling wine.
- — Price range of $3 to $10 covers different options.
Standout selections
- — Wölffer Spring In a Bottle Blanc de Blanc NA — $10/glass, $40/bottle
Pricing: $3–$10
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