The Farmhouse Table
Farm vibes, familiar pours, fair enough prices
Victor · Rochester · Farm-to-Table · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 12, 2026
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First Impression
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.
Selection Deep Dive
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.
By the Glass
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.
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