Rideau Vineyard is a singular, celebratory place. Here at the winery, we always say "What's Rideau Vineyard without our good old-fashioned Southern hospitality".

In the days leading up to a winery event, Iris Rideau can be found in her home kitchen, preparing her Okra Gumbo or Jambalaya; two dishes that have become synonymous with Rideau Vineyard events. Add to that the live jazz or blues bands that Iris often hires to play for her guests. Occasionally, Creole/Zydeco music can be heard drifting from the outdoor garden speakers as one drives up the main entrance to the winery.

Strands of shiny New Orleans beads are handed to arriving guests, who soon find themselves sashaying and swinging their hips to a particularly sexy riff of the traditional spicy music of days gone by. 

Iris Rideau welcomes everyone to her events, and is especially happy to see families picnicking on the winery’s expansive “backyard”, just behind the historical Adobe.

We cordially and warmly invite you to attend our winery events, and to become an extended member of the Rideau Vineyard family. Please check below, from time to time, to learn more about upcoming events.