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AMBER MINHA
Originally from Wisconsin, Amber started her career in the restaurant business at a young age of 6, washing dishes at her best friend's parent supper club. She got paid in French fries back then. She then starting working at a private country club in her late teens and that is how she learned about hospitality, fine dining, first class service and wine. She went from hospitality to sales (and studied and completed her Certified Sommelier) and after 13 years working for a distributor of fine wine, she had the call from the Napa Valley Vintners to move to her dream spot, Napa Valley, where she was the Domestic Marketing Manager for all of the wineries and the Napa Valley American Viticulture Area, AVA. She helped with the International Marketing while also educating trade, consumers and thousands of people over the years on not only Napa Valley, but the ever-changing wine world.
After a few years, she made the transition to Staglin Family Vineyard, one of the world’s greatest wines in Rutherford, Napa Valley, and runs all sales globally. She travels the world and seeks out the best restaurants, resorts, private clubs and wine shops and hosts wine events nightly, talking about organic farming, running a women owned and operated winery, the ageability of Staglin Family Vineyard wines and all that encompasses the Napa Valley. She is a Global Sales Director and Ambassador for Staglin Family Vineyard.
Amber is vibrant, full of energy and has a way of explaining wine in an “easy to understand” way. She loves National Parks (and has been to all in the US but one) and now lives in two of the world’s best places: Napa Valley and the Cotswolds in England, with her partner, Phil, and their Rhodesian Ridgeback, Midas. She also has planted a small vineyard in the UK and hopes to one day produce the world’s best English Sparkling, or at least a drinkable one.
Fearrington is delighted to welcome Nancy Irelan from Red Tail Ridge Winery in New York on Thursday, February 19th at 6:30pm for a stellar wine dinner. Stay tuned for Chef Paul Gagne’s memorable 5-course dinner menu that will pair with 8 stellar wines. Join us!
- ▼RED TAIL RIDGE WINERY
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Red Tail Ridge Winery is a boutique, terroir-driven winery located on the western shore of Seneca Lake in New York’s renowned Finger Lakes wine region. Founded in 2005 and owned by husband-and-wife team Nancy Irelan and Michael Schnelle, the estate focuses on crafting expressive, precision-focused wines that reflect the unique climate and geology of its vineyards.
The winery is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, exemplified by its use of geothermal energy and responsible viticultural practices. Its production facility was the first winery building in New York State to achieve LEED Gold certification, underscoring this dedication. - Red Tail Ridge produces a diverse portfolio of cool-climate varietals, including Sparkling options, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Blaufränkisch, Dornfelder, and Teroldego, often showcasing distinctive and lesser-known grapes alongside classic Finger Lakes styles.
- ▼NANCY IRELAN
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Nancy Irelan is the co-owner and winemaker of Red Tail Ridge Winery, one of the Finger Lakes’ most innovative and sustainability-driven wine producers. With over 35 years of experience in the wine industry, Nancy brings a rare combination of scientific expertise, global perspective, and creative viticultural vision to her work.
She holds a Ph.D. in grape genetics from the University of California, Davis, where she studied under leading researchers in viticulture and enology. Early in her career, Nancy spent more than a decade at E&J Gallo Winery, ultimately serving as Vice President of Viticulture & Enology R&D, where she led research and innovation efforts that informed large-scale production practices and varietal performance. - In 2002, Nancy and her husband Michael Schnelle left California to pursue their dream of building a boutique estate winery in New York’s Finger Lakes. They purchased land on Seneca Lake and founded Red Tail Ridge Winery in 2005 with a focus on precision, terroir-driven expression, and environmentally responsible practices. Under her direction, the winery was the first in New York State to earn LEED Gold certification—a testament to their commitment to sustainability.
- Known for her thoughtful approach to both vineyard and cellar, Nancy champions cool-climate varietals and adventurous plantings such as Dornfelder, Teroldego, Blaufränkisch, and traditional favorites like Riesling and Pinot Noir. Her winemaking philosophy prioritizes minimal intervention and genuine expression of vintage and place.
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This $160 wine dinner is non-refundable and totals $205 inclusive of tax and service. If your plans have changed, please feel free to send a lucky friend in your place! Just send us an email with their name or have them bring your confirmation email.
AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
- Funding scientific research
- Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
- Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
- Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide
This $295 wine dinner is non-refundable and totals $365 with tax and service. $50 of each ticket will go to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. If your plans have changed, please feel free to send a lucky friend in your place! Just send us an email with their name or have them bring your confirmation email.
Red Tail Ridge Wine Dinner
$205.00
Fearrington is delighted to welcome Nancy Irelan from Red Tail Ridge Winery in New York on Thursday, February 19th at 6:30pm for a stellar wine dinner. Stay tuned for Chef Paul Gagne’s memorable 5-course dinner menu that will pair with 8 stellar wines. Join us!
- ▼RED TAIL RIDGE WINERY
-
Red Tail Ridge Winery is a boutique, terroir-driven winery located on the western shore of Seneca Lake in New York’s renowned Finger Lakes wine region. Founded in 2005 and owned by husband-and-wife team Nancy Irelan and Michael Schnelle, the estate focuses on crafting expressive, precision-focused wines that reflect the unique climate and geology of its vineyards.
The winery is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, exemplified by its use of geothermal energy and responsible viticultural practices. Its production facility was the first winery building in New York State to achieve LEED Gold certification, underscoring this dedication. - Red Tail Ridge produces a diverse portfolio of cool-climate varietals, including Sparkling options, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Blaufränkisch, Dornfelder, and Teroldego, often showcasing distinctive and lesser-known grapes alongside classic Finger Lakes styles.
- ▼NANCY IRELAN
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Nancy Irelan is the co-owner and winemaker of Red Tail Ridge Winery, one of the Finger Lakes’ most innovative and sustainability-driven wine producers. With over 35 years of experience in the wine industry, Nancy brings a rare combination of scientific expertise, global perspective, and creative viticultural vision to her work.
She holds a Ph.D. in grape genetics from the University of California, Davis, where she studied under leading researchers in viticulture and enology. Early in her career, Nancy spent more than a decade at E&J Gallo Winery, ultimately serving as Vice President of Viticulture & Enology R&D, where she led research and innovation efforts that informed large-scale production practices and varietal performance. - In 2002, Nancy and her husband Michael Schnelle left California to pursue their dream of building a boutique estate winery in New York’s Finger Lakes. They purchased land on Seneca Lake and founded Red Tail Ridge Winery in 2005 with a focus on precision, terroir-driven expression, and environmentally responsible practices. Under her direction, the winery was the first in New York State to earn LEED Gold certification—a testament to their commitment to sustainability.
- Known for her thoughtful approach to both vineyard and cellar, Nancy champions cool-climate varietals and adventurous plantings such as Dornfelder, Teroldego, Blaufränkisch, and traditional favorites like Riesling and Pinot Noir. Her winemaking philosophy prioritizes minimal intervention and genuine expression of vintage and place.
- ▼THE FINE PRINT
-
This $160 wine dinner is non-refundable and totals $205 inclusive of tax and service. If your plans have changed, please feel free to send a lucky friend in your place! Just send us an email with their name or have them bring your confirmation email.