"Hermann J. Wiemer is a Finger Lakes stalwart. Much of their success is built on a base of deeply understanding the land and its underlying geology." In his latest Finger Lakes tasting report, James Suckling reinforces the region’s reputation as one of America’s...
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New York Cabernet Franc Comes Into Its Own
A comprehensive tasting led by James Suckling and Brian Freedman spotlighted the remarkable progress of New York Cabernet Franc, evaluating 132 wines from across the state and revealing a clear shift toward freshness, balance, and terroir expression. We’re proud that...
We are headed back to Cab Franc Forward!
We can’t wait to be back at Cab Franc Forward next week! In a feature from The Somm Journal, Cabernet Franc is spotlighted as New York’s signature red grape, with Cab Franc Forward NY bringing together producers dedicated to defining its future. We’re proud to be...
December 2025 New Releases
Standing Stone Blanc de Blanc 2020 Cabernet Franc 2023 Standing Stone Pétillant Naturel 2024 Chardonnay HJW Vineyard 2023 Take a look at our new series, TechTalks - Insights from the Wiemer Team - where we sit down and get in-depth on these newly released wines....
Jancis Robinson Reviews New York Cabernet Franc
Jancis Robinson recently reviewed New York Cabernet Franc in a state-wide tasting across the Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, and Long Island. We are honored to be included in this comprehensive review. Our Cabernet Francs were highlighted as follows: Magdalena Vineyard...
James Suckling Highlights New York’s Cabernet Franc Excellence
James Suckling and Brian Freedman tasted over 130 New York wines in an unprecedented Cabernet Franc tasting where six scored 94 points or higher, and 95 reached 90 points or more. Our Magdalena Vineyard 2023 Cabernet Franc was among the top-scoring wines. “New York is...
November 2025 New Releases
Riesling "HJW Vineyard" 2023 Pinot Noir 2024 Standing Stone Gewürztraminer 2024 Chardonnay Reserve 2024 Standing Stone Riesling Skin Ferment 2022 Gewürztraminer 2024 Follow along on our YouTube channel new series: TechTalks - Insights from the Wiemer Team: where we...
The Somm Journal: The Blaufränkisch Boom
Blaufränkisch continues to make waves, and we’re honored that our estate is part of the story. Thank you to The Somm Journal for featuring our take on this approachable, age-worthy variety! Click here to read the full article
Azure Road’s Ethical Traveler’s Guide to New York’s Finger Lakes
We’re honored to be featured in Azure Road’s Ethical Guide to New York's Finger Lakes, celebrating the people and places shaping a more sustainable future for our region. Click here to read the full article
Stellar Scores & Wiemer In the Press
Spring is upon us and with it has come a rush of excitement from media and Press, citing not only Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, but also many of our friends and fellow wineries here in the Finger Lakes. Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Decanter all had something to...
Extra Brut Q&A with Fred Merwarth
In the lead up to the release of the newest iteration of our Extra Brut traditional method sparkling Riesling Maris Garden, from our wine education team, sat down with Head Winemaker/Co-Owner Fred Merwarth to get some historical context for the Extra Brut and...
Julia Field Study
New Releases from our Julia Vineyard As with most things in the world of wine, our winery and viticulture both evolve with each passing year. Founded on the premise of growing Riesling in the cool climate Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, over the last 45 years...












