We’re excited to introduce a new way to experience Red Tail Ridge Winery.
Our Food & Wine Experience pairs a selection of our wines with thoughtfully prepared bites, designed to bring out the best in each glass. It’s a relaxed, seated tasting that lets you slow down and enjoy the details.
The menu is prepared by our Resident Chef, Matt Hummel, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and layered flavors that complement our wines.
Each experience includes three curated bites, currently featuring:
Additional dishes are available à la carte if you’d like to explore more, including options like trout tiradito, sturgeon croquetas, nixtamalized beet tostada, and braised pork cheek, along with seasonal desserts.
Menus will shift with the season, keeping each visit a little different.
Take a look at our current menu.
Located in Penn Yan on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, this experience is perfect for a weekend visit, a small group outing, or something a little different than a standard tasting.
Reservations are recommended, as space is limited.
If you’re looking for a tasting that’s a little more thoughtful and a little more memorable, we’d love to host you.
Reserve your spot here.
The Trestle 31 Wine Dinner at Red Tail Ridge Winery brings together great food, local wine, and good company. This Finger Lakes wine dinner highlights a simple and thoughtful approach to seasonal food and wine pairing.
Join us for this Trestle 31 Wine Dinner and enjoy a multi-course meal paired with Red Tail Ridge wines. Each dish features fresh, seasonal ingredients. Each wine pairing enhances the flavors on your plate. As a result, every course feels balanced and intentional.
Our team works closely with the chefs from Trestle 31 to create a menu that feels exciting and cohesive. In addition, every course has a purpose. Each pairing reflects the character of the Finger Lakes.
The evening moves at a relaxed pace. You can enjoy each course without feeling rushed. Meanwhile, you will have time to sip, taste, and connect with others at your table. The setting feels warm, welcoming, and refined, yet never too formal.
This Trestle 31 Wine Dinner offers more than a meal. Instead, it creates a shared experience centered on flavor, place, and community. It’s perfect for a night out, a celebration, or trying something new in the Finger Lakes.
Seats are limited and tend to fill quickly, so we recommend reserving early.
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Our Wine Club community gathers again for one of the most relaxed and enjoyable traditions of the season. The Wine Club Pizza Party at Red Tail Ridge Winery invites members to spend an afternoon enjoying fresh pizza, great wine, and vineyard views overlooking Seneca Lake on April 18th, 2026 at 6pm.
This event celebrates the people who make the Red Tail Ridge Wine Club such a vibrant part of the winery. Members will enjoy freshly prepared pizza paired with a selection of Red Tail Ridge wines while spending time with fellow club members and the winery team.
The setting makes the experience even better. Guests will gather at the winery surrounded by vines and sweeping views of the Finger Lakes landscape. It is the perfect place to share wine, meet other members, and enjoy a casual afternoon at the winery.
The Finger Lakes region continues to grow as one of the most exciting wine regions in the United States. If you would like to explore more about the region’s wineries and wine culture, you can visit organizations such as the
Finger Lakes Wine Alliance: https://www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com
and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation: https://newyorkwines.org
Events like this give Wine Club members a chance to connect with the winery beyond the tasting bar. It is also a wonderful opportunity to meet other members who share a passion for Finger Lakes wine.
This event is exclusive to Red Tail Ridge Wine Club members, so space will be limited. We recommend reserving your spot early to secure your place at the table.
Reserve your seat here:
https://redtailridgewinery.com/product/wine-club-pizza-party-2026
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A great meal has a way of bringing people together. Nancy’s Family Meal at Red Tail Ridge Winery celebrates that idea with an evening centered on good food, expressive wines, and lively conversation.
Hosted by winemaker Nancy Irelan, this special dinner invites guests to gather around the table for a relaxed, family-style experience in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Instead of a traditional tasting or formal wine dinner, the evening focuses on connection. Guests share dishes, pour wines, and enjoy the atmosphere of the winery overlooking Seneca Lake.
Each course highlights seasonal ingredients paired with Red Tail Ridge wines. Nancy will guide the evening and share stories from the vineyard, harvest, and cellar. Her perspective offers a deeper look into how the wines evolve from grape to glass.
The Finger Lakes region has become one of the most exciting wine regions in the country. If you are curious about the area, you can learn more through organizations like the
Finger Lakes Wine Alliance: https://www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com
and New York Wine & Grape Foundation: https://newyorkwines.org
Events like this help showcase the community and culinary culture that make the region unique. Guests will experience not only the wines, but also the welcoming spirit that defines the Finger Lakes wine scene.
Whether you are a longtime fan of Red Tail Ridge or visiting the area for the first time, this dinner offers a memorable way to experience the winery.
Reserve your seat for the event here:
https://redtailridgewinery.com/product/nancys-family-meal
Space is limited for this intimate gathering.