Red Tail Ridge Winery continues to stand out in conversations about the power of wine to bring people together. In a recent WineLine article by Dave McIntyre, Red Tail Ridge appears among a curated list of wines that reflect both quality and connection within today’s wine community.
The article explores how wine creates meaningful moments between people, even across differences. That idea aligns closely with the experience Red Tail Ridge Winery delivers every day in the Finger Lakes. From the tasting room to the vineyard, Red Tail Ridge builds a space where guests can connect, share stories, and enjoy expressive, thoughtfully crafted wines.
Among the wines highlighted, Red Tail Ridge’s Blau Franc Blend 2024 earns attention for its vibrant and energetic character. This blend of Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Franc captures the winery’s innovative approach while staying rooted in the Finger Lakes terroir. The wine offers a lively, spice-driven profile with balance and structure, showcasing the precision and creativity that define Red Tail Ridge.
As the article suggests, wine is more than what’s in the glass. It creates shared experiences. Red Tail Ridge Winery continues to embody that philosophy by producing wines that invite conversation, discovery, and connection.
Wine Enthusiast recently released its NY Wines Guide, an insider look at the regions and wineries shaping the future of New York wine. We are proud to see Red Tail Ridge Winery included in this guide. The article highlights producers who continue to raise the quality of wine across the state.
In the NY Wines Guide, Wine Enthusiast explains why New York has become one of the most exciting wine areas in the country. The magazine points to the Finger Lakes as a leader in cool-climate winemaking. Because of deep lakes, glacial soils, and long growing seasons, the region can produce wines with strong acidity and clear structure.
At Red Tail Ridge, we focus on showing the character of Seneca Lake in every vintage. We farm with care, and we make wine with balance in mind. As a result, our wines reflect both the vineyard and the season. The NY Wines Guiderecognizes wineries that follow this same approach, and we are honored to be part of that group.
The Finger Lakes continues to gain national attention. For example, Riesling, Blaufränkisch, and sparkling wines from this region now appear on wine lists across the country. In addition, more writers and critics now look to New York when they search for wines with freshness and aging potential.
You can explore some of our current releases here:
https://redtailridgewinery.com/product/2023-blaufrankisch/
You can also plan a visit to the winery here:
https://redtailridgewinery.com/visit/
The NY Wines Guide shows how much the region has grown. At the same time, it reminds readers that success comes from hard work in the vineyard and careful decisions in the cellar. We are grateful to stand alongside the many Finger Lakes producers who continue to move New York wine forward.
Read the full Insider’s Guide here:
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/new-york-state-wine/
Published in February 2026.