While the vines may be dormant, they still need care in the winter, in fact, it's a crucial time for vineyard management. We'll layer up and join Director of Vineyard Biology, Thijs, to learn about the skilled task of pruning. Discover how we prune our vines in preparation for the coming growing season and the […]
Building your own wine library isn’t out of reach, and it’s not strictly about buying wine that’s already 20 years old. We spend a few months each winter on inventory and planning for our Library program, a meticulous task that gives us a chance to taste wines we haven’t touched in years. Join us as […]
We only disgorge sparkling wine when the weather turns cold. We don’t work in the chill because we enjoy shivering in multiple layers, we do it because we must. Why? Come find out! Our team will disgorge sparkling wine by hand (as always), giving you a front row seat to the process. We’ll focus on […]
Blending isn’t just for “blends,” it starts long before we make the wine in the cellar. Whether we’re blending different picks of Riesling or combining several grape varieties to create a field blend, the thought process begins during harvest. Here’s an amusing twist: the first wine we typically release at Hermann J. Wiemer is our […]
We’ll conclude Winter “Wonder”land Week with a Classic Kabinett Event, a seminar we craft every winter around an in-depth educational tasting with our winemaking team. This year’s idea came from another winter task: inventorying the Library. While counting bottles and reviewing hidden gems, we discovered a small selection of Noble Select wines from the Magdalena […]
Join us and winemaker Dillon Buckley as we explore the exciting work our team has done with this indigenous Swiss varietal. A white grape hailing from the steep Alpine slopes of Switzerland's Valais region, Petite Arvine has been one of the great success stories of our experimental work at Julia Vineyard over the last decade. […]
Celebrate spring's arrival with the most convivial of springtime traditions: egg decorating...with wine for a grown-up twist! Can an egg really stand on its end during the equinox? Let's find out together in this springtime spin on sip and paint, accompanied by Wiemer's favorite warm-weather wines and fresh eggs generously supplied by our own HJW […]
“Tale as old as time; song as old as rhyme…” Wiemer wine and cheese! Come learn what makes this marriage so perfect. We’ll be pairing five of our very best current vintage wines with a number of cheeses from our friends at Muranda Cheese Company. Our wine educator and hospitality specialist, Victor will walk you […]
Join Winemaker Dillon and Director of Trade Relations & Development, Cameron at Good Luck in Rochester as they guide an exploration of vintage bottles and side-by-side examples of age-worthy varietals. Dillon Buckley has spent more than ten years working alongside Fred in the cellar, and one of our newest team members, Cameron Mills, brings an […]
Have you ever wondered about the process behind creating your favorite glass of Wiemer wine, or what exactly happens inside a winery's production cellar? Join us for an educational walk-through designed to demystify the nuances of winemaking. Winemaker Fred Merwarth is excited to share the thought processes behind the many decisions it takes to move […]
On Monday, March 30th, guests will gather around one grand communal table at Iron Bridge Wine Co. with Fred, where the evening unfolds family-style. The Iron Bridge chefs will present each course on shared platters designed for passing, encouraging conversation, connection, and a truly festive atmosphere. Fred will lead you through the evening from the […]
The first in what promises to be a recurring series, we invite you to join Oskar after hours at the winery to explore our renowned vineyard map. You'll quickly realize that an hour simply isn't enough time to delve into all the nuances the map has to offer, particularly as Oskar guides the way with […]