“Fred Merwarth's restless exploration of his estate is an intellectual and aesthetic enterprise, resulting in a range of meticulously grown and thoughtfully made wines."

– Patrick Comiskey, Wine & Spirits Magazine

“This is one of the region’s indisputable flagships- one of its greatest estates.”

– Mark Squires, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“Fred Merwarth of Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard leads the Finger Lakes’ quality revolution.”

– Esther Mobley, Wine Spectator Magazine

“When it comes to Riesling, there is simply no one better in the United States.”

– Patrick Comiskey, Wine & Spirits Magazine

Julia Field Study

Julia Field Study

New Releases from our Julia Vineyard As with most things in the world of wine, our winery and viticulture both evolve...

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Founded in 1979

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard is a pioneer of viticulture and winemaking in the Finger Lakes. Learn more about our history and the estate today.

From the beginning...

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard has approached the health of our vineyards as the most vital component of winemaking. Learn more about our farming practices and vineyards.

Estate fruit is hand-harvested and hand-sorted.

Vineyard qualities are isolated, worked in small lots, and blended for balance and texture; fermentations rely on indigenous yeasts. Learn more about our winemaking practices.