Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM
$125 per guest
Harvest is equal parts hard work, controlled chaos, sticky hands, and the occasional grape-fueled experiment. By late September, it will be in full swing—and we think that deserves a proper dinner.
Join us for our second Harvest Dinner, featuring a family-style meal served over several courses at the longest table we set all year. Weather permitting, we’ll dine beside the Chardonnay vines with Seneca Lake in the distance. As the sun slips behind the western hills, the air cools and the crickets begin their evening soundtrack in the wildflowers across the drive.
The team at Scratch Farmhouse Catering, led by Chef Luke Szabo, will create a seasonal meal inspired by the bounty of the Finger Lakes. Winemaker Nancy Irelan will bring her signature curiosity to the table with a selection of favorite Red Tail Ridge wines—because experimenting is more fun when everyone gets a glass.
Chef Luke is a local New Yorker with more than 27 years of experience. His love of cooking began alongside his grandfather, operating the tomato press for homemade sauce. Since then, he has cooked for some pretty big names in music and throughout the Finger Lakes wine community. He’s so dedicated to food that he named his dog Porcini. Clearly, this dinner is in very good hands.
Come celebrate harvest with good food, thoughtful wines, vineyard views, and the people who make it all happen. We’ll save you a seat at the table.
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us before purchasing tickets so we can confirm whether we can accommodate your needs for the evening.
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Saturday, July 25, 1PM | $25 Per Person
Join us at Red Tail Ridge Winery for Lunch with the Queens, a lively afternoon filled with delicious food, fabulous entertainment, and plenty of fun.
Gather your friends and enjoy a casual lunch while spending time with some of the Finger Lakes’ most entertaining queens. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a unique summer outing, this event promises laughter, great company, and unforgettable moments.
Your ticket includes lunch and access to the performance. Pair your meal with your favorite Red Tail Ridge wines, available for purchase during the event.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Red Tail Ridge Winery, Lunch with the Queens offers the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. Enjoy great food, engaging performances, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes the Finger Lakes such a special destination.
Seating is limited, and advance reservations are required. Gather your friends and join us on July 25 for an afternoon of food, fun, and fabulous entertainment.
Date: July 25
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Red Tail Ridge Winery
Tickets: $25 per person
Step back into mid-century America for a night of nostalgia, indulgence, and bold personality at Red Tail Ridge Winery. This drag dinner experience on March 28, 2026 at 6:00pm pairs a reimagined 1950s menu with live performances from some of Rochester’s favorite Queens. Expect classic flavors, lively banter, and theatrical moments throughout the evening.
The night begins with a cocktail half-hour designed to set the tone. Guests will enjoy bubbly wine alongside passed hors d’oeuvres inspired by iconic mid-century entertaining. These opening bites invite conversation and connection while easing everyone into the evening’s playful energy.
After the reception, guests will take their seats for the first of three drag performance sets. Each performance brings music, humor, personality, and audience interaction. Between sets, dinner unfolds course by course. Chef Matt Hummel updates classic 1950s dishes with thoughtful modern touches while preserving their nostalgic charm.
The menu opens with passed hors d’oeuvres, including deviled quail eggs with crispy chicken skin, tomato aspic with poached shrimp, and fried Castelvetrano olives with whipped feta. The second course presents a refreshed Waldorf salad. For the main course, guests will enjoy a rich and satisfying short rib Wellington. Dessert closes the evening with a flaming surprise that delivers drama worthy of the final bow.
This drag dinner experience reflects Red Tail Ridge Winery’s commitment to hospitality, creativity, and memorable food-and-wine moments. Guests should arrive ready to laugh, celebrate, and embrace the unexpected.
Date: March 28, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Ticket Price: $150 per guest
For your convenience, you may choose to add an 18% gratuity at checkout.
Seats remain limited, and this event will sell quickly.
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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!