Finger Lakes bottles, a $50 blind red and 16 glass pours
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Reviewed October 9, 2026 · How we review
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The wine menu linked as 5.28.26 posts 16 wines by the glass and opens its bottle list with a Finger Lakes section billed as “our big backyard some brilliant local gems.” The restaurant says the list holds close to 200 selections, and the bottles run from local Riesling to Barolo to a $320 McLaren Vale Shiraz. Start local, then wander.
Start in the Finger Lakes section: Forge Cellars Railroad Riesling (Seneca Lake 2021) is $50, Ravines Argetsinger Vineyard Dry Riesling (2021) is $57, and Heart & Hands Pinot Noir (2023) is $55. The rest of the list gets wide. There is a Champagne section with Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru at $120, Brovia Barolo (2020) at $120, a “you're not drinking enough syrah” section that opens with Stolpman Estate Syrah (Ballard Canyon 2022) at $56, and a white Burgundy section that includes Laroche Saint Martin Chablis (2024) at $63. The list also has a “bin me” blind grab bag: all reds, described as worth $50 to $120 on the list and offered for $50. The wine menu is linked as 5.28.26, so confirm vintages and prices before you go.
The glass page of the wine menu lists 16 wines from $11 to $16. Osmote Chardonnay (Seneca Lake 2024) is $12 and Apollo's Praise Dry Rosé (Seneca Lake 2024) is $13. For red, Poderi Cellario 'Sabinot' Barbera (Piedmont 2023) is $13 and Rare North Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley 2023) is $16. Ask which vintages are pouring today.
The Bottom Line
Avvino's list is built for exploring, and the Finger Lakes section is the place to start. Order the $12 Osmote Chardonnay by the glass, or open a bottle of the $44 Apollo's Praise Scheurebe. Confirm vintages and prices, since the wine menu is linked as 5.28.26. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Rochester · Spanish & Mediterranean
A list of 14 wines posted with paired, unlabeled numbers and 14 bottles from $40 to $100, two of them from the Finger Lakes. Start with the Columna Albariño alongside the patatas bravas, or order the $40 Mille Reves Vouvray if you want a bottle for the table, and ask what the paired numbers in the Wine section stand for. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Park Ave · Rochester · Gastro-pub
A short, familiar 11-wine list for a gastro pub, with every price between $10 and $13 and no unit posted. Pair the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or The Show Malbec with the Jumbo Chicken Wings, and ask whether those prices are per glass. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
South Wedge · Rochester · Italian
A one-page, Italy-first list of 31 wines where the two-price house pours run $10 to $12 and $36 to $42, and the top price is $90 for The Prisoner Cabernet. Start with the $40 Brancher Valdobbiadene Prosecco, and ask which price on the slash entries is the pour. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups, and the list is undated.
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa · Rochester · New American
A broad online list with a real Finger Lakes section and a few friendly glass pours. Order the $10 Hahn Pinot Noir or the $15 Apollo's Praise Scheurebe by the glass, or pick a New York bottle like the $35 Thirsty Owl Dry Riesling, and confirm current prices because the list is a live online menu. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Pittsford / Monroe Ave Corridor · Rochester · Upscale Steakhouse and Seafood
A steakhouse list built on familiar names, with a few surprises like a Finger Lakes Riesling, and no prices posted online. Order the 14 oz ribeye with the Jordan Cabernet from the Coravin list, or open with the Riesling, and ask for prices before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine program, not service, storage or retail markups.
Pittsford Plaza · Rochester · Sushi and Japanese-inspired contemporary dining
Start with the $15 glass of Bandol rosé or Green Rows Pinot Noir, and keep the $55 Green Rows bottle in mind if the table wants red. Confirm current availability and prices, since the menu is stamped 8-14-26. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
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