Red Tail Ridge Winery is featured in the Wall Street Journal’s Discerning Drinker’s Guide to American Rosés.
The Wall Street Journal rosé feature shines a national spotlight on Red Tail Ridge Winery, celebrating the rise of high-quality American rosé and the distinctive character of the Finger Lakes wine region.
In The Discerning Drinker’s Guide to American Rosés, the Wall Street Journal explores producers who craft rosé wines with intention, balance, and a strong sense of place. Red Tail Ridge Winery stands among those featured for its commitment to cool-climate viticulture and expressive winemaking. This Wall Street Journal rosé feature reinforces the growing recognition of Finger Lakes rosé on the national stage.
Located on the west side of Seneca Lake, Red Tail Ridge Winery focuses on estate-grown fruit and sustainable practices. Our rosé program reflects that philosophy. Each vintage highlights freshness, structure, and food-friendly acidity. These qualities define great cool-climate rosé and continue to attract attention from top wine publications.
This Wall Street Journal rosé feature also signals a broader shift in how American rosé is viewed. Once treated as a seasonal afterthought, rosé now commands serious respect. Producers like Red Tail Ridge Winery help lead that evolution through thoughtful grape selection and precise winemaking.
Guests who visit our tasting room can explore these wines firsthand. Our rosé offerings pair beautifully with a range of foods and shine in every season. To learn more about visiting, explore our Visit Us page or browse our 2024 Dry Rosé.
We invite readers who discovered us through this Wall Street Journal rosé feature to dive deeper into what makes Finger Lakes wines unique. From vineyard practices to cellar decisions, every step reflects our dedication to quality and place.
👉 Read the full article on the Wall Street Journal here.
Published on May 30, 2025
The New York Times highlighted New York Cabernet Franc in a dining and drinks feature that explores how this varietal continues to elevate New York’s wine reputation. The article focuses on producers who shape the future of cool-climate red wine across the state. Red Tail Ridge Winery earned recognition among the wineries driving quality and character in New York Cabernet Franc.
Cabernet Franc thrives in New York’s cool climate, where long growing seasons and glacial soils create wines with freshness, structure, and aromatic depth. In the Finger Lakes, Red Tail Ridge crafts Cabernet Franc that emphasizes balance, precision, and site expression.
Vineyard and cellar decisions at Red Tail Ridge focus on clarity and varietal character. Each vintage reflects the season and highlights the grape’s natural vibrancy, savory spice, and refined tannin profile.
National media attention strengthens the Finger Lakes’ reputation as a serious cool-climate wine region. Recognition from The New York Times places Red Tail Ridge Winery within a broader conversation about the rise of high-quality American Cabernet Franc and New York’s growing influence on the national wine stage.
Published on March 13th, 2025