What the Floc is That?
Have you ever seen those particles floating around in whiskey? Well, in our case they’re supposed to be there, so don’t freak out! This …
2021 Marquette Nouveau Release!
We celebrated Beaujolais Nouveau Day (11/18) and the end of our harvest with the release of our new 2021 Marquette Nouveau! This is a very l …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker- All Things Riesling
There are many things to love about Riesling but one especially is how versatile it is! In this virtual tasting, we are showcasing three dif …
Join Our Team!
Idol Ridge Winery is accepting applications for friendly and outgoing individuals to join our fun and creative team. If you have a passion f …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker- Smith Brother Riesling
We are proud and excited to showcase our two Reserve Rieslings crafted with fruit sourced from Smith Brothers Riesling in North Rose, NY. Jo …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker- Vidal Blanc Icewines
While most grapes are harvested in the fall, grapes being used to craft icewines are left on much longer. It’s usually around January …
What’s Happening in the Wine Cellar?
It’s easy to see the hustle and bustle of harvest and the (usually) crowded tasting rooms in the warmer months. This leads people to w …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker – Cheers to the New Year!
Who else is ready to ring in the New Year?! Start 2021 off on the right foot and cheers with our delicious, naturally sparkling wines. Our W …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker – Best of the Rest
Three exquisite wines all in one tasting! Try our 2018 Riesling, recently awarded Best Riesling at the 2020 Finger Lakes International Wine …
Black Friday 2020 Specials
It’s been quite the year as we all know. Many (okay, most) of the things we look forward to have been cancelled. As Black Friday approache …
Warm Up With Our Famous Mulled Wine!
As we know, winter in the Finger Lakes can be… well, a little rough. It is beautiful without a doubt, watching the snow fall on the la …
Happy Hour with Olivia & Kelly – Halloween Edition
Here for the boos!! Who says Halloween is just for kids?! Join us for our Happy Hour Series: Halloween Edition featuring our Sparkling Mosca …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker – Noirets
We are excited to continue our virtual tasting series with our Head Winemaker, Phil Plummer. This tasting featured three of our wines crafte …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker- Orange Wines
Ever heard of orange wine? It’s a style of wine crafted by using red winemaking techniques but with white grapes. The juice ferments w …
Idol Ridge Winery Awarded Best Riesling
The Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirit Competition is a world-class competition awarding prestigious wines from all over the globe …
COVID-19 UPDATES
UPDATED 10/22/20 We are so excited to welcome you all back! Things will be a little different (for now) as we create ways to allow you to ta …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker – Memorial Day BBQ
Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious BBQ, especially with wine?! Our Winemaker, Phil, did a special Memorial Day virtual tasting featuring th …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker- Dry Reds
Learn more about exquisite dry reds and the craftsmanship that goes into creating them. Watch as our Head Winemaker, Phil Plummer, tastes th …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker- Rosé
Yes way Rosé! Learn more about the one and only Rosé as our Head Winemaker, Phil Plummer, tastes through four featured rosés. This tastin …
Virtual Tasting with our Winemaker- Riesling
Everything happens for a riesling Riesling is one of the most well-known and versatile grapes in the Finger Lakes region. Learn more about R …
Update on COVID-19 Pandemic
*UPDATED 6/3/20* To our valued customers, In a time that seems to be surreal and scary to all of us, we’d like to take a moment and remind …
Nashi Fizzy Punch
We are introducing two of our new handcrafted spirits with a delicious and bubbly cocktail! This fall, sip on our Nashi Fizzy Punch made wit …
Make Your Holiday Shopping Stress Free!
Shopping for others can be hard, which is why we want to make it a little easier for you. In addition to our array of wines & spirits, w …
The Perfect Springtime Flirtini
We all know warmer weather means more time spent outside enjoying the sunshine. We sure could use it after the long, cold months of winter&# …
A Great Competition For An Even Better Cause
We brought home 5 awards from the 2018 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition held by Camp Good Days. We are honored and thankful for b …
Winter Creek Cocktail
We think it’s safe to say that it has been a pretty brutal winter so far. So brutal, that we needed a drink! We figured you could use …
Cheers to an Exciting Year & For the One to Come
We are happy to say we had another exciting year here at Idol Ridge and are continuing to grow! 2017 was full of new additions from wines to …
Timber Lodge Sangria
Nothing beats a relaxing summer night in the Finger Lakes! We sure do love the beautiful sunsets and what better way to enjoy them than with …
Idol Ridge Wins Packaging Award
Vidal Blanc Ice Wine Waterloo Container holds a major role in sponsoring the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. In 2015, they bega …
Patriotic Spritzer
Happy 4th of July! Celebrate Independence Day with our delicious Patriotic Spritzer made with our very own 2013 Dry Riesling. This cocktail …
Aldercreek Bourbon Crush
Aldercreek Bourbon Crush Stay cool this summer with this refreshing and bold Aldercreek Bourbon Crush. It is a perfect combination of citrus …
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition – Judging Experience
From Winemaker, Phil Plummer Award Winning Wines If you’ve spent any kind of time visiting tasting rooms in the Finger Lakes, you’ve pro …
Upcoming Offsite Events & Tastings
OFFSITE EVENTS & TASTINGS APRIL April 27, 2017 – Roberson’s Annual Wine & Food Fest, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm; Roberson Museum …
Apple Cider Mimosa – October Cocktail of the Month
Apple Cider Mimosa It’s apple season in Upstate New York, this month we are featuring a delicious Apple Cider Mimosa for our Cocktail …
