Our Magdalena Vineyard was featured in Food & Wine’s recent exploration of the Finger Lakes as a region increasingly defined by site. The article reflects on how our understanding of vineyard expression continues to evolve, moving beyond variety and toward a deeper focus on place.
At Wiemer, this has long guided our work. From the early days of Dr. Konstantin Frank to Hermann’s own commitment to vinifera in these soils, and through to our present-day farming, the belief has remained the same that great wines begin in the vineyard. Today, that philosophy is carried forward through careful, biodynamic farming and a growing emphasis on single-vineyard wines that speak clearly of their origins.
The piece highlights Magdalena Vineyard among a handful of sites that are helping to shape a more defined identity for the Finger Lakes. It’s a meaningful moment for the region, as decades of thoughtful farming and observation begin to reveal the distinct character of its vineyards.