Summer in the Finger Lakes is one of the most beautiful times of the year, and we invite our Wine Club members to gather with us for a relaxing afternoon at Red Tail Ridge Winery. Surrounded by vibrant vineyards, colorful wildflowers, and sweeping lake views, this special event is designed to celebrate the season and the community that makes our wine club so special.
The Pavilion and lawn will be open for guests to enjoy the sights and sounds of summer. From the pollinator field bursting with blooms to the rolling vines stretching across the landscape, there is no better place to spend a summer afternoon in wine country.
Guests will enjoy a delicious menu of locally sourced summer favorites prepared by Matt Hummel, showcasing the fresh flavors of the Finger Lakes region. As you relax with friends and fellow members, you’ll also receive a glass of your favorite Red Tail Ridge wine to enjoy with your meal. Learn more about the Finger Lakes region at https://www.fingerlakes.org.
Whether you choose a seat in the Pavilion or spread out on the lawn, this gathering offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect, share stories, and enjoy the beauty of the winery during peak summer season. We encourage guests to bring a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable outdoor attire for the afternoon.
Nest Club members can also take advantage of the event to pick up their June wine package, which will be available throughout the weekend. If you’ve been looking for an easy and enjoyable time to collect your wines, this is the perfect opportunity.
We look forward to welcoming our members for great food, exceptional wine, and unforgettable Finger Lakes scenery. This annual gathering is one of our favorite member traditions and a wonderful way to celebrate summer together.
Who: Red Tail Ridge Wine Club Members
Location: Red Tail Ridge Winery
Includes:
Please remember to bring a hat and sunglasses for outdoor enjoyment.
An unforgettable hands-on sparkling wine experience is returning to Red Tail Ridge Winery for our Wine Club Members only.
Join Nancy and the winemaking team for a two-part journey where you’ll create your very own Magnum of Perpétuelle Change Cuvée No. 6 from tirage to disgorgement. Along the way, enjoy thoughtfully paired nibbles from Matt Hummeland an inside look at the sparkling winemaking process.
📅 June 7, 2026
📅 November 21, 2026
🕚 Two seatings available: 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM
🍷 Wine Club Members Only
⚠️ Very limited availability
This immersive experience offers a rare opportunity to work alongside our production team and take home a bottle that’s truly your own, equal parts craftsmanship, celebration, and cellar magic.
Reserve your seats early before this experience fills up.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day Weekend at Red Tail Ridge Winery with an unforgettable caviar and sparkling wine experience. Join us as we welcome our new Chef Partner, Matt Hummel, and enjoy a thoughtfully crafted menu that places caviar service front and center.
Chef Matt Hummel designed this experience to invite exploration and indulgence. Your reservation includes a curated caviar and sparkling wine pairing, and when you arrive, you’ll select the caviar that best matches your taste. From there, your flavor journey expands with an optional menu of chef-driven accompaniments available for purchase.
Enhance your caviar experience with creative pairings such as totones and Chef Matt’s Red Tail Ridge–inspired fried chicken. Guests may also order additional caviar throughout the experience. Vegetarian guests can enjoy a delicious caviar alternative, thoughtfully prepared to deliver richness and depth without fish roe.
Paddlefish Caviar – $62*
Earthy and nutty with buttery richness and a silky finish. Harvested from wild-caught freshwater spoonbill from the Mississippi River.
Polish Osetra Caviar – $72*
Clean and refined with gentle salinity, toasted grain notes, and a creamy texture. Harvested from farm-raised Russian sturgeon in Poland.
Mountain Caviar (Vegetarian) – $36*
Crafted from Japanese cypress seeds with a mild, nutty profile and artichoke-like savor.
Each caviar service includes:
Chive crème fraîche
House-made Kennebec potato chips (potatoes sourced from Silver Queen Farms)
Bugles
One glass per person of Red Tail Ridge Method Champenoise sparkling wine
Together, these pairings showcase the balance of tradition and innovation that defines Red Tail Ridge Winery and Nancy Irelan’s winemaking philosophy.
* For single-guest reservations, we adjust pricing after purchase to remove the second glass of wine.
Raw Oysters Maine Oysters, marinated apple and kohlrabi
* mignonette available on the side
Potato Milk Buns Milk bun, egg yolk jam, cultured butter
Buckwheat Hoe Cakes Empire Syrups sorghum syrups
Sunchoke Tostones Poached, smashed, and pan fried sunchokes, lemon
Fried Chicken Buttermilk-brined chicken thighs, bugles coating
Fromage Blanc Ice Cream Cone Remembrance farms fromage blanc, buckwheat waffle cone
Celebrate a new chapter at Red Tail Ridge Winery with an elevated Valentine’s Day weekend experience designed to delight wine lovers and food enthusiasts alike.
📅 Reservations are limited
🍽️ Please share any dietary needs at the time of booking.
Reserve your spot and celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend with us!