Red tail ridge was born out of a necessity to progress; to envision what's possible, and then try!
With a climate similar to the cool climate regions in Europe, the Fingers Lakes is the perfect place to experiment. It was important to owners Nancy and Michael to set us up for the long-term, which is why Red Tail Ridge became a LEED-gold certified green winery—currently the only one in New York State.
After years of large volume production and mass appeal, Red Tail Ridge is a personal journey of introspection for Nancy, as she focuses on how to best represent the unique personality and terroir of her vineyard.
The Finger Lakes region is home to a growing, influential wine scene that capitalizes on its unique environment and climate. it provides us with an uncommon toolbox, which makes their wines distinct.
Nancy is the winemaker and partner at Red Tail Ridge. She has been in the wine industry for over 35 years.
Nancy’s career path includes a decade at E&J Gallo as VP of Viticulture & Enology R&D, a PhD in grape genetics in the UC-Davis Viticulture and Enology Depart, along with various consulting gigs. After years of large volume production and mass appeal, Red Tail Ridge is a personal journey of introspection for Nancy, as she focuses on how to best represent the unique personality and terroir of her vineyard.
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