Red Newt Cellars

Finger Lakes Riesling and Syrah from glacial vineyard sites.

Red Newt Cellars produces wines from the Finger Lakes region of New York, where cool-climate conditions shape distinctive expressions across multiple varietals. The winery's portfolio centers on Riesling, a grape that thrives in the region's glacial soils and moderate temperatures, yielding wines of aromatic intensity and mineral precision. The Glacier Ridge Vineyards Riesling and The Knoll Lahoma Vineyards Riesling exemplify this focus, each capturing the terroir of their respective vineyard sites. Beyond Riesling, Red Newt Cellars also produces Syrah, a varietal that finds ripeness and structure in Finger Lakes' extended growing season. The Glacier Ridge Vineyard Syrah demonstrates the winery's range across white and red expressions. Wines from Red Newt Cellars have been evaluated by major international critics including Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff, reflecting the winery's engagement with the broader wine commentary landscape.