Ferment to be Wild: Creative Minds, Eager Hearts, Exceptional Wines
Idol Ridge Winery is located on the East side of Seneca Lake just 20 minutes north of Watkins Glen. Perfectly placed up on the ridge, our lodge-style tasting room and outdoor patio allows for a beautiful, picturesque view of Seneca Lake. We offer an array of wines such as our Sparkling Saperavi and Semi-Dry Riesling as well as fruit & honey wines from our Fossenvue brand. In addition to wines, we also craft premium distilled spirits through Alder Creek Distillery. Our signature spirits include a Smoked Bourbon Whiskey and Best of Class Nashi Pear Brandy.
Enjoy a traditional tasting of both our wines and spirits or sip on a wine, cocktail, or mimosa flight. Our tasting room also offers homemade fudge, local bites, and gifts. We are pet-friendly and accept large groups. Private Airbnb cabins are also available for overnight guests.
We invite you to visit us here up on the Ridge where everyone is welcome to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view!
We believe wine should be part of both your everyday and extraordinary experiences. That’s why we produce a variety of wines to help you celebrate all of the big and small moments life has to offer.
Taste our selection of dry, sweet, and sparkling wines including our Best in Class Sparkling Vinifera, 2022 Sparkling Riesling String of Pearls.
Hours |
Our tasting room is open daily from 10am-5pm.Holiday Hours: Closed on Easter Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day The tasting bar closes 15 minutes prior to winery closing |
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Wine Tasting Fee |
Standard wine tasting: $10 includes six (1oz) wine samples – or – $12 includes six (1 oz) samples, a souvenir wine glass
Tasting Flights: $15 includes four (2oz) wine samples (or three – 2oz cocktails), a sample of fudge, Cheeky Monkey dipping oil & crackers. Tasting flights can be taken to our indoor/outdoor seating areas.
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Spirit Tasting Fee |
Standard spirit tastings: $8 includes three (1/4 oz*) samples -or- $12 includes three (1/4 oz*) samples, a souvenir brandy snifter,. Add a spirit to a wine tasting for $2 each (up to 3 samples*)
*Please Note: Due to the high percentage of alcohol in spirits, New York State Law limits the amount of spirit tasting to three 1/4 oz samples per person, per day. |
Group Policy |
We accept groups! Reservations are only required for groups of 12 or more. Please call us at 607-582-7773 or email info@idolridge.com to make a reservation. |
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is easily accessible and convenient to get to! Whether you are a New Yorker coming in for the day or traveling from farther away, we are an experience you won’t want to miss!
(877) 536-2717 • info@senecalakewine.com
PO Box 437
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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