Ria’s Wines is a winery, vineyard, and tasting room located in Hector, NY. Founded in 2022 by wife and husband duo, Ria D’Aversa and Michael Penn, Ria’s Wines highlights the incredible, rich terroir of the Finger Lakes while offering a world-class hospitality experience.
Ria brings a background in viticulture and organic farming, while Michael brings a wealth of experience in winemaking. Having previously worked in California, Italy, France and New Zealand, we are eager to put our knowledge into new soil.
On our estate vineyard, we grow a diversity of grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, and Blaufrankisch, with a focus on low-intervention, site-driven winemaking. 2025 marks the year of transition to regenerative farming and rejuvenating the historic, 40-year-old vineyard.
