Friday, August 21, 2026 | 3:30 PM
Experience one of the most exciting moments of the growing season during our Veraison Vineyard Walk, when the grapes are nearing perfect ripeness and harvest is just around the corner.
Join Nancy and the Red Tail Ridge Winery team for a guided walk through the vineyard as you explore the vines, learn about each grape variety, and discover how the 2026 growing season is shaping the wines to come. Along the way, you’ll taste wines produced from the featured varietals while hearing firsthand about the unique characteristics that influence each vintage.
After the vineyard tour, we’ll gather at the Pavilion for a relaxed happy hour featuring seasonal snacks, additional wine tastings, and plenty of time to ask questions while taking in the beautiful vineyard views.
Whether you’re a longtime wine enthusiast or simply curious about the winemaking process, this experience offers the perfect blend of education, wine, food, and the beauty of the Finger Lakes.
Traveling to the Finger Lakes? Join us the following evening for our Visiting Chef Series Dinner featuring James Beard nominee Chef Jasmine Norton.
Guests attending one or both events will have access to a special room block at 41 Lakefront Hotel. Reservation details will be provided after tickets are purchased.
View the Visiting Chef Series event to reserve your dinner tickets.
February invites reflection, celebration, and wines that balance freshness with texture. Sparkling rosé wine captures all of that in one glass. From vineyard to bottle, every step shapes a wine that feels both joyful and intentional.
Pinot Noir clusters bring quiet beauty to the vineyard. Small oval bunches hold tiny berries that respond quickly to their surroundings. These sensitive clusters demand attention, yet they reward care with precision and depth. Many of the world’s most expressive wines begin right here, in these compact bundles.
Harvest requires patience and restraint. Our team hand-picks each cluster at the moment acidity feels bright and sugars remain lean. This balance matters. It gives the finished wine energy, structure, and clarity.
Pressing follows with a gentle approach. The membrane press allows juice to flow freely without force. Nancy watches closely as the press runs, selecting only the fraction that best serves the wine. That attention protects purity and texture from the very start.
Indigenous yeasts guide fermentation. These native yeasts express the Finger Lakes honestly, drawing character from the vineyards along Seneca Lake. This choice honors place and reinforces our commitment to wines that reflect where they grow. At Red Tail Ridge Winery, that sense of place always leads the process.
Time in tirage transforms the wine. Champagne yeast works slowly inside each bottle, creating fine bubbles and layered texture. This stage builds complexity and depth while preserving freshness.
Sparkling rosé wine loves food. Bright acidity and texture make it one of the most versatile pairing wines on the table. That versatility explains why it shines during our Valentine’s Day Caviar Experience, where balance and celebration share the spotlight.
Learning New Words, But Make It Blaufränkisch…and by Heather “Coolidge”.