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Wine List

2010 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Estate Grown

2010 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay wine label

Tasting comments: Restrained aromatics of toasted almond, caramel, wet granite and honey. Good viscosity on the palate with round flavors of honeydew melon, apricot and a tinge of clove. Flavors continue through the vanilla, butter and custard finish.

Cases produced: 295

Retail: $14.95 / Bottle


2010 sans oak Chardonnay, Seneca Lake

2010 Sans Oak Chardonnay wine label

Tasting comments: This wine was crafted without the use of oak. Wet slate and mineral aromatics combined with Bartlett pear and quince. Voluptuous on the palate with ripe pear, peach and slightly tropical fruit flavors combined with traces of vanilla and cream in the finish.

* Gold Medal, 2011 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition

* Silver Medal, 2011 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition

Cases produced: 854

Retail: $11.95 / Bottle


Dornfelder, Estate Grown

2010 Dornfelder wine label

Tasting comments: Nonvintage. This wine is a blend of our estate 2009 and 2010 vintages of Dornfelder. Brambly aromatics infused with black cherry, strawberry preserves and dried fruit. Traces of menthol and cassis. Medium to light body on the palate with more dark fruit, dried fig and brown spices. Velvety texture with a tart finish.

Cases produced: 100

Retail: $19.95 / Bottle


2010 Semi-Sweet Riesling, Finger Lakes

2010 Semi-Sweet Riesling wine label

Tasting comments: Melon, pineapple and apricot aromatics and flavors on the palate. More subtle notes of candied ginger and fresh nectarines. Significant viscosity with a lengthy finish.

* Wine Spectator 85 Points “Shows friendly, soft-textured peach, quince and persimmon notes, followed by a dried pineapple-tinged finish. Drink now. 424 cases made.” --J.M.

* Best in Class--Gold Medal, 2011 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition

* Gold Medal, 2011 San Francisco Intl Wine Competition

Cases produced: 424

Retail: $13.95 / Bottle


2010 Dry Rosé, Finger Lakes

2010 Dry Rose wine label

Tasting comments: The soft peach blush is deceptive. Exceptional bouquet of Jolly Rancher watermelon, cranberry, freshly picked strawberries and cherry. Bright red fruit flavors on the palate complemented by a little blood orange tanginess in the finish.

* Wine Spectator 85 Points “Stylish, with elegant dried cherry and strawberry notes and a lightly firm edge to the finish. Nicely done. Pinot Noir. Drink now. 89 cases made.” --J.M.

Cases produced: 89

Retail: $16.95 / Bottle - SOLD OUT in the Tasting Room until Spring 2012, available through Martin Scott Wines


2009 Blaufränkisch, Finger Lakes

2009 Blaufrankisch wine label

Tasting comments: Intense cherry, and black pepper aromas entangled with wisps of clove, cinnamon, tobacco and oregano. Prominent flavors of black cherry and tart red fruit, with obvious tannins and mouth-watering acidity in the finish.

Cases produced: 409

Retail: $22.95 / Bottle - September 1, 2011 release date


2009 Good Karma

Good Karma wine label

Special Note: Introducing our first charity wine—Good Karma. Ten percent of the gross profit per bottle will be donated to Foodlink, the regional food bank.


Tasting comments: This wine has concentrated aromas of apricot and grapefruit rind, with a hint of vanilla. Lush texture on the forward palate, with flavors of clover honey, orange oil , lime and quince followed by a tart citrus finish.

Cases produced: 946 cases

Retail: $13.95 / Bottle


2009 Dry Riesling, Estate Grown

2009 Dry Riesling wine label

Tasting comments: Aromas and flavors of ginger, jasmine, lemon, and limestone. Traces of honeysuckle, spice and petrol in the nose and on the palate. Grippy citrus peel finish.

* Wine Spectator 88 Points “Friendly for a dry version, with enticing apple and pear notes laced with a hint of tangy lime that extends through the finish. Shows nice purity. Drink now through 2012. 353 cases made.” --J.M.

* Gold Medal, 91 points - 2011 Los Angeles Int'l Wine & Spirits Competition

* Silver Medal, 2011 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition

* Silver Medal, 2011 Pacific Rim Intl Wine Competition

Cases produced: 353

Retail: $18.95 / Bottle


2009 Semi-Dry Riesling, Estate Grown

2009 Semi-Dry Riesling wine label

Tasting comments: Aromas of predominantly nectarine and peach, with faint notes of fennel seed, kiwi, citrus and gingered pears on the palate, followed by a citrus peel finish.

* Wine Spectator 87 Points “Fresh, with lively green and yellow apple fruit backed by a lightly firm melon rind note. Drink now. 850 cases made.” --J.M.

* Silver Medal, 2011 Riesling du Monde, Strasbourg, France

* Silver Medal, 2011 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition

* Silver Medal, 2011 Winemaker Challenge Intl. Wine Competition

* Silver Medal, 2011 San Diego Intl. Wine Competition

* Silver Medal, 2011 Los Angeles Intl. Wine & Spirits Competition

Cases produced: 850

Retail: $15.95 / Bottle


2009 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown

2009 Pinot Noir wine label

Tasting comments: Pronounced fresh strawberry, cherry, anise and brown spice aromatics with more subtle components of earth. Flavors of plum and fresh red fruit in combination with more minor vanilla, resinous and mushroom attributes. Medium-weight on the palate; harmonious acidity and firm tannins provide a pleasant extension to the finish.

Cases produced: 424

Retail: $19.95 / Bottle


2009 Teroldego, Estate Grown

2009 Teroldego wine label

Tasting comments: Concentrated strawberry and blackberry jam aromatics laced with anise and brown spices. Ripe plum flavors with a grippy and chewy tannin structure. Subtle notes of wet earth; good viscosity on the palate. Lingering acidity in the finish.

Cases produced: 34

Retail: $34.95 / Bottle - September 1, 2011 release date


2008 Blanc de Noirs, Estate Grown

2008 Blanc de Noirs wine label

Tasting comments: Methode Champagne. Velvety, complex aromas of toasted macadamia nuts, orange essence and fresh red fruit. Concentrated orange, lemon and citrus peel on the palate with traces of brioche and vanilla accompanied by a lovely splash of acidity in the finish. Tiny, soft bubbles.

Cases produced: 93 cases

Retail: $29.95 / Bottle


2008 Sparkling Teroldego, Estate Grown

2008 Sparkling Teroldego wine label

Tasting comments: Concentrated aromas and flavors of dried currant, black cherry and boysenberry jam, laced with hints of prosciutto and dried mushrooms. Luxurious mouthfeel, nice tannin weight mid-palate, followed by a soft, bubbly finish.

Cases produced: 49

Retail: $35.00 / Bottle


2007 Sparkling Rosé, Finger Lakes

2007 Sparkling Rose wine label

Tasting comments: Methode Champagne, extended autolysis. Blanc de Noirs base wine with Teroldego dosage. This bubble has a rich, aromatic profile exhibiting primary notes of toasted brioche, hazelnut, mocha, and coffee, with more delicate notes of sweet red fruit. The aromatics are matched by yeasty and toasted flavors on the palate, dried fruit, finishing in citrus and orange

Cases produced: 49

Retail: $29.95 / Bottle

Asimov mentions Red Tail Ridge as top tier Riesling producer in the Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes wineries, including Red Tail Ridge Winery, are mentioned by Eric Asimov, food and wine writer for the New York Times


Red Tail Ridge Wine Pairing Dinner at the Aurora Inn
January 21, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Aurora Inn, Aurora New York
Please Join Red Tail Ridge Winery and the Aurora Inn in Aurora, New York for a five-course wine pairing dinner influenced by German and Northern Italian cuisine.


Pinot Noir reviewed on wine blog
Red Tail Ridge 2009 Pinot Noir is reviewed on wine blog Fogburnoff.


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