Join Winemaker Fred Merwarth as he takes you on a journey of the history of Chardonnay from HJW - from the past to the role it plays today in our Demeter certified vineyard. Whether it is still wine, sparkling gems, or the ever important HJW Rockstar Chardonnay clone used in our Grapevine Nursery, there is so much to explore!
Join our vineyard management team for an in-depth look at how this farming process can be applied to a vineyard and its surrounding land, from the soil and floor up to the canopy. We will discuss the conversion process, animal integration and farm retrofitting, equipment, sprays, biodiversity and wildlife interaction, and the changes one might see as a vineyard evolves from conventional to organic to Biodynamic farming.
Join our vineyard management team for an in-depth look at how we apply this farming process to our home vineyard and its surrounding land, from the soil and floor up to the canopy. Interact with our sheep and other farm animals, get a behind-the-scenes look at our equipment and farming practices, and learn about the changes we experienced in vine and wine over the years.
Visit us at Hermann J. Wiemer and enjoy a guided tour of our iconic HJW estate vineyard. Our Vineyard management team will accompany you into an exploration across the farm while they discuss Biodynamic farming practices.
Visit us at Hermann J. Wiemer and enjoy a guided tour of our iconic HJW estate vineyard. Our Vineyard management team will accompany you into an exploration across the farm while they discuss Biodynamic farming practices.
Learn about the history, production, and styles of residual sugar in wine, including late harvest and noble rot expressions. Join us as we explore all things sweet, tasting everything from tank samples of future vintages to treasured library releases.
Join us for an immersive exploration into the world of winemaking, where we delve into one of the most influential, yet often overlooked, aspects of a wine’s character: the vessel. This enlightening event invites guests to uncover how different fermentation and aging materials -such as oak barrels, stainless steel tanks, and sandstone amphorae - profoundly shape the taste, texture, and overall expression of wine.
