Farm vibes, familiar pours, fair enough prices
Victor · Rochester · Farm-to-Table · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 12, 2026
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The wine list at The Farmhouse Table is exactly what you'd expect from a cozy farm-to-table spot — approachable, inoffensive, and built for people who want a glass of something familiar without having to think too hard. It's not trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be. What you see is what you get.
About 20-plus labels, split between California and New York State, which at least nods to the local-first ethos the kitchen champions. The California side leans heavily on recognizable commercial brands — La Crema, Meiomi, Josh Cellars — the kind of names that move volume and require zero staff explanation. The New York representation is the more interesting thread here, and we wish they pulled on it harder. A deeper Finger Lakes section could actually distinguish this list from every other farm-to-table in a 50-mile radius.
Eight by-the-glass options in the $10–$16 range gives you enough to work with across a meal. The pours track closely with the bottle list — expect the same California heavyweights to dominate. There's no evidence of a rotating glass program or anything that suggests the list gets refreshed with much intention.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022 — $42
At a 133% markup it's hardly a bargain by retail standards, but it's the most polished bottle on a list that doesn't have many standouts. If you're going bottles, this is the one that actually delivers some texture and weight to justify its spot on the menu.
New York State selections
Whatever local New York bottles they're pouring are almost certainly underordered in favor of the California names — lean into them. Any Finger Lakes Riesling or local red hiding on this list is going to tell a more interesting story than another round of Meiomi.
Meiomi Monterey Pinot Noir 2022
At $48 a bottle you're paying restaurant price for a wine that retails for $22 and is designed for mass appeal above all else. It's soft, sweet-fruited, and inoffensive — which is fine for a Tuesday night, but not fine at a 118% markup alongside a $35 lamb dish.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022 + Seared Scallops
The Chardonnay's coastal acidity and restrained oak give the scallops room to breathe without steamrolling them. It's a classic match that actually makes sense here, not just a default upsell.
The Bottom Line
The Farmhouse Table puts most of its energy where it belongs — on the plate — and the wine list quietly does its job without embarrassing anyone. Just don't come here expecting discovery; come for the food and order a glass to go with it.
Downtown · Rochester · American Steakhouse
CHAR makes it easy to try Finger Lakes wine alongside the steakhouse standards. Our move is Hosmer Cabernet Franc at $16/glass, with Panizzi Vernaccia at $14 for anyone leaning white. Check the per-ounce pricing before ordering a Coravin pour.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Neighborhood of the Arts · Rochester · Contemporary American with Italian and French inspiration
Avvino is the rare neighborhood restaurant where the wine list is a genuine reason to show up, not an afterthought. If you're in Rochester and you care about drinking well, this is your room.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Brighton / Monroe Ave · Rochester · Contemporary American with Italian and French influences
Avvino is the kind of wine-forward neighborhood restaurant Rochester deserves more of — nearly 200 bottles, a sommelier, and a standing half-price Wednesday that makes a solid splurge genuinely accessible. It's not reinventing the wine list, but it's doing the right things consistently enough that we'd send a friend here without hesitation.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Village Gate / NOTA · Rochester · Farm-to-Table / New American
Lento isn't trying to be a wine destination, but its list is thoughtful enough that it kind of becomes one by accident — especially if you care about Finger Lakes wines in their natural habitat. Send your friends here, let them order the Duck Confit, and point them toward the Cab Franc.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Pittsford · Rochester · Refined Seasonal American with Wood-Fired Pizzas
jojo Pittsford is the kind of wine program that makes you want to cancel your dinner reservation somewhere else. For a bistro in suburban Rochester, this list is genuinely exciting — send your wine-curious friends here without hesitation.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
East Avenue / Winton · Rochester · Traditional Italian
Ristorante Lucano is a reliable Italian dinner with a wine list that doesn't embarrass itself — Italy-focused, anchored by classics, a bit overpriced but not offensively so. Send a friend here for a date night with the instruction to order the Barolo and not overthink it.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Durango · Farm-to-Table
Farm & Vine Bistro isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't need to be. The all-by-the-glass format keeps things democratic, markups are fair across the board, and a few genuinely well-chosen bottles — the Dr. Loosen, the Volver, the Belle Glos — give wine-curious diners something to actually think about. If you're in Durango and want a solid glass without overthinking it, this works.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Yakima · Yakima · Farm-to-Table
Rooted is doing something genuinely worthwhile: a tight, local-first wine list that treats Washington producers with the same respect the kitchen gives its farmers. It's not a destination wine program, but for a quick dinner in Yakima, this is exactly the list you'd want in front of you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Outskirts / Semi-Rural · Brownsville · Farm-to-Table
This is a one-winery list that somehow avoids feeling like a gift shop menu — the variety selection is genuinely adventurous and the price ceiling stays sane. If you're curious about what Texas wine can actually do, this is a low-risk place to find out.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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