Microclimate Wine Bar

This place is really cool, ambiance is great and the selection is pretty good. They have a room in the back that could house a fair number of people, but the atmosphere is quiet so it’s not exactly the place for a bachelor party.
The prices aren’t bad for wine, but keep in mind that you’re buying wine so overall you could spend a fair bit of money.
All and all this place is really cool and if you like nice sit down bars where you can hear yourself think, then this place is a must try.

Everything to review about Microclimate is awesome — truly the best. Amazing selection of wines, that always include recommendations about the Finger Lakes Region’s best wines. And go a few times, ask nicely and you just might get t try the latest special treasure they procured and have in small batches. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and huge boosters of the region — the wine, cultural activities, food, etc. And the atmosphere is cool, with the chance to meet and talk to interesting people. Don’t walk, run to this special gem in Geneva that is working to redefine the city’s culture — all while serving great drinks and wine knowledge in an accessible way!

The owner always stocks and recommends the most outstanding wines. Great atmosphere also!

I am from California and I am currently studying to become a wine sommelier. In late August I took a trip to the Finger Lakes wine region to taste and learn about the wines in the area. Since I was staying in Geneva, NY, my first stop just happen to be the Microclimate wine bar. I first person I spoke with behind the bar was Stephanie Mira De Orduna, known to most as STEPHANIE. Stephanie made me feel welcomed. I explained to Stephanie my purpose for being in the Finger Lakes. During my eight day stay I made it a point to stop by and try the flights at Microclimate. Stephanie always made me feel welcomed and took plenty of time to inform me about the wines in the Finger Lakes, including the wines in her wine bar list. Stephanie is very knowledgeable about wine, not just from the Finger Lakes, but from other parts of the world.
Stephanie’s courtesy made my wine visit to the Finger Lakes more enjoyable. I would recommend anyone visiting Geneva who has any interest in wine to visit Microclimate wine bar. Even if you do not know anything about wine, Stephanie will make you feel comfortable when answering any question you may have regarding wine.

Great selection of wine and beer here. the atmosphere is unique and they have live music often. Great place!

Great experience and the woman who works there is so so friendly and welcoming. She taught us how to taste and its got such beautiful photos inside for sale! Definitely a great place to stop by for a nice classy night or afternoon.

The owner, James, is a connoisseur of all things wine. He is very knowledgable and friendly. His establishment is very welcoming and laid back. A must if you’re looking for a wine bar and want to gain some knowledge as well.

The owner is super awesome and hands on. She is the one serving you and telling you about the wines. Great live music on the first Thursday of every night. Would definitely come back. Super cozy and chic.

very cool location on a side-​street. hip, modern, yet cozy interior. very diverse selection of wine. Flights were excellent. Stephanie is a top-​notch hostess/​proprietor who clearly loves what she does even on a busy evening and is very willing to talk about every aspect of what her wine-​passion entails. Make sure to catch the live jazz on the first thursday of the month! We caught a very talented quintet last night. make sure to visit early in the evening if you plan on some ordering snacks.

Awesome spot. Great beer and wine selection. Atmosphere is very romantic. Owners are awesome. And will do anything to make your visit awesome. A great bar in the heart of wine country.

This is an amazing place… great wine selection. Stephanie makes fantastic recommendations. James is the greatest… always makes us a cheese plate whenever we stop by even if it is not fully stocked.

It’s a great addition to Geneva. The star loss really reflects the lack of NY wines… I get this is trying to be above the fray, but considering geography and the burgeoning industry here, it may be a good idea to highlight at least 10 of the better regional ones (I get that a lot of them are like cough syrup or crank case oil. but there are quite a few worthy of this place). I like the subtle location… you really have to keep your eyes open to find it.

Great wine selection. Great atmosphere. James and Stephanie are the consummate hosts. They hosted my wedding party and folks walked away wanting more. If you’re in the area stop by and give it a try.

Excellent!!! Place to go for a night out. The atmosphere is incredible and safe. The people are very pleasant. They have almost any type of quality wine your palate may desire. The owners are EXTREMELY nice. I would recommend Microclimate to EVERYONE!

We had had a big lunch and were looking for a place to have an appetizer and a glass of wine. Boy, did we hit the jackpot. The wine list is extremely thoughtful and filled with interesting and delicious choices. The cheese plate was magnificent. And then we happened in on the first Thursday of the month, when an excellent swingy jazz group was playing. We struck up interesting conversations with locals and enjoyed talking with Stephanie, the proprietor. A perfect evening!

We were in Geneva for a wedding and stumbled upon this place by accident. The day of the wedding we decided to walk around the town. We came up on the old Farmers and Merchants bank building on Linden Street and could not help but notice how amazing the space looked. There are large open windows in the front so you can easily look in, and that is just what we did. I can only image what the owner saw (four faces plastered up against the window soaking up the beautiful scene), but she was so nice. She waved us to come inside and we talked to her for at least a half hour, allowing us to look around. The owner is an artist and she did an amazing job fixing this building up, next time you’re on Linden St. check it out.
Turns out that the owner’s son, is one of the owners of Microclimate and she took us over to the place to check it out before they had opened. Again, what an amazing space. The décor is a lot of recycled materials everywhere you look you are in awe of what an incredible job they did with the place.
Since we had the wedding that evening, we didn’t actually make it back to the bar until very close to closing time, so we were not able to participate in the «wine tastings» they have about 4 or 5 different wine groupings with about 4 or 5 different wines picked out by one of the owners (who is the wine expert). But we did have time for a glass of wine and were able to talk to the owner. She was so nice and as busy as she was and trying to close the bar, she still found the time to talk to us about the different wines and the bar.
Next time I am in Geneva, I will definitely go back to Microclimate. Very impressed and a positive addition to Geneva, actually this place would be a positive addition to any city!

Fun, hip place to stop for drinks and hang out.

Excellent wine choices. She knew so much information about each wine. We had a white and red sampler. Went around the world twice. We then had a Moscato from France. Clairette de die, Rhone valley France. A clean smell of rose petals, just enough sweetness and then a smooth finish. Love this place.

Love this place, just wish it was closer to Rochester. It’s really the perfect little wine bar planted quaintly on a side street in Geneva. Picturesque, private, trendy and fun. In fact, Geneva is just a lovely town to visit in general, wine tour notwithstanding. Outstanding wine selections and staff are more than willing to help you find something you’ll enjoy. And although there is definitely a good selection of finger lakes wines, there are so many international ones too. Microclimate feels like a global breath of fresh air and seems far more forward-​thinking than many wine bars in larger cities: they have an interesting concept of pairing a finger lakes wine with one from somewhere else in the world and allowing you to compare and contrast. Creative, open-​minded and fun. A beautiful place to which I wish I lived closer…

Small, chic and incredibly charming little gem hidden on a side street.
Great selection of wines (and some import/​microbew beers, too). The staff are fantastic and very knowledgeable. Don’t stare at the menu if you’re confused, ask and they’ll help you find a wine you’ll enjoy.
The only downside to this great service is if the place is a little full, it can take a little while to place your order.