Red Tail Ridge Winemaker Weekend
Friday, February 5 — Sunday, February 7, 2027
Designed for seasoned oenophiles and newfound devotees alike, our Winemaker Weekend package is a one-of-a-kind immersion in the rich wine culture of the Finger Lakes, recently named the American Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.
Exclusive Access
Guests who reserve the Winemaker Weekend package enjoy two nights of MICHELIN-award-winning accommodations, a welcome bottle of wine from Red Tail Ridge, seats for two at the five-course wine pairing dinner on Friday night, and, on Saturday, a behind-the-scenes tour of Red Tail Ridge Winery with winemaker Nancy Irelan, including a hands-on disgorgement of your own bottle of sparkling wine with lunch prepared at the winery by the Inns of Aurora culinary team.
“Wines from the Finger Lakes can’t be misconstrued with wines from any other place. Every vintage is not repeatable, they are moments of time captured in a bottle and available to experience over and over again.”
— Nancy Irelan
Weekend Itinerary
Friday, February 5
- 3:00 PM | Check-In
- 5:00 PM | Regional Wine Tasting *
- 6:00 PM | Five-course Winemaker Dinner *
Saturday, February 6
- 10:00 AM | Shuttle to Red Tail Ridge *
- 11:00 AM | Tour, Disgorgement, and Lunch *
- 4:00 PM | Shuttle to Aurora *
- 5:00 PM | Regional Wine Tasting *
- 6:00 PM | Dinner at Aurora Cooks!
Sunday, February 7
- 9:00 AM | Breakfast at the Village Market
- 11:00 AM | Check-Out & Farewell
* = included in package
About Red Tail Ridge
Red Tail Ridge is known for innovative wines that show precision, varietal expression and terroir-driven character with a focus on sustainability: its facility received a Gold LEED Certification in 2011. Alongside the classic Finger Lakes varietals of Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Blaufränkisch, Red Tail Ridge produces award-winning wines not frequently found in this region, including Lagrein, Dornfelder, and Teroldego.
