Red Tail Ridge Winery

Regions: Seneca West Shore

846 New York 14
Penn Yan, NY 14527

Phone: (315) 536-4580

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-5, Sun: 11-5

Hours and offerings change seasonally. Call ahead or visit the winery’s website for the lastest.

Great Location

Beautiful View

Dog Friendly

Pairings

Mostly Serious

More Red than White

Mostly Dry

Bottle of Riesling $23

Food Available

Sun Mar 22	Barrel Tasting of the 2025 Vintage
Sun Mar 22, 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Food Program Preview
Sat Mar 28, 10:00 PM	Drag Dinner Experience: Dinner With the Queen(s) 1950s Night
Wed Apr 1	Wine Club Pizza Party
Fri Apr 17, 10:00 PM	Chef's Table with Nancy Irelan

2 more upcoming events.

Location	About 15 minutes south of Geneva on NY-14, easy to find with a long gravel driveway through the vineyards.
Reservation/Group Policy	Reservations are required for seated tastings. They can accommodate up to 6 for seated tastings and up to 8 for standing tastings. Buses and limos are not permitted.
Tasting Room	A brand-new tasting room features a single bar and tables with a clean, attractive design.
Outdoor Space	A mid-sized covered patio with tables overlooks the vineyard and lake, complemented by a large pavilion with cushioned seating, fire pits, and its own service area.
View	There are vineyard and lake views.
Dog Friendly	Yes Dogs aren’t allowed in the main tasting room, but the former tasting room is a dedicated indoor dog-friendly space. Reservations are required.
Pairings Offered	Yes A seated wine-and-cheese board pairing is offered.
Atmosphere	Mostly Serious
Red vs White	More Red than White
Dry vs Sweet	Mostly Dry
Bottle of Riesling Price	$23
Food Available	Yes They offer charcuterie and hummus.

Photo from Paul & Jenn - April 8, 2024

	Sun Mar 22 2026
	Group Tastings and Pairings
	Lake Seneca
	Winery Red Tail Ridge Winery
	Where 846 NY-14, Penn Yan, NY 14527
	Description Category: Winemaker/Owner Tasting Venue: Red Tail Ridge Winery Exclusive Red Tail Ridge Wine Club member event: a guided cellar walk and barrel tasting led by Co-owner/Winemaker Nancy Irelan and Associate Winemaker Meagz Goodwin, offering early access to the 2025 vintage in barrel. Reservations required (members must log in). View Details and Register

	Sun Mar 22 2026, 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
	Group Wine Dinners & Food Specials
	Lake Seneca
	Winery Red Tail Ridge Winery
	Where 846 NY-14, Penn Yan, NY 14527
	Description Category: Special Food Offering Venue: Red Tail Ridge Winery Preview of the new food program launching in April. Offered on the 22nd from 11:30am–4:00pm for Wine Club Members to pair with their tasting experience. View Details and Register

	Sat Mar 28 2026, 10:00 PM
	Group Wine Dinners & Food Specials
	Lake Seneca
	Winery Red Tail Ridge Winery
	Where 846 NY-14, Penn Yan, NY 14527
	Description Category: Wine Dinner Venue: Red Tail Ridge Winery A 1950s-inspired drag dinner featuring three performance sets, a cocktail half-hour with bubbly and passed hors d’oeuvres, and a multi-course menu by Chef Matt Hummel including a refreshed Waldorf salad, short rib Wellington, and a dramatic flaming dessert. Tickets are $150 per guest; advance reservation/purchase required. Optional 18% gratuity may be added at checkout. Limited seating. View Details and Register

	Wed Apr 1 2026
	Group Wine Club & Member Events
	Lake Seneca
	Winery Red Tail Ridge Winery
	Where 846 NY-14, Penn Yan, NY 14527
	Description Category: Wine Club Event Venue: Red Tail Ridge Winery Members-only pizza party with fresh pizza, Red Tail Ridge wines, and vineyard views overlooking Seneca Lake. Reservations required; space is limited. Exclusive to Red Tail Ridge Wine Club members. Date/time not specified—see link for details. View Details and Register

	Fri Apr 17 2026, 10:00 PM
	Group Wine Dinners & Food Specials
	Lake Seneca
	Winery Red Tail Ridge Winery
	Where 846 NY-14, Penn Yan, NY 14527
	Description Category: Wine Dinner Venue: Red Tail Ridge Winery An intimate, Wine Club members-only dinner where co-owner and winemaker Nancy Irelan prepares the meal and she and Michael serve you as their guests. Limited seating; membership required. View Details and Register

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