Phantom Ales recently published a guide to low-intervention cider and wine in the Finger Lakes, covering eight producers across Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka. It argues that wild ferment didn't arrive here as a rebellion - the practice came first, and the vocabulary came...
A recent article by Robb Report included our 2023 Cabernet Franc Magdalena Vineyard as one of '7 Outstanding American Cabernet Francs to Drink Right Now'. The piece traces the grape from its home in France to the many places it grows today, including right here in...
If you find yourself on a Delta flight looking for something to watch, check out "The Wine Game": a blind wine-tasting show created for Delta Air Lines, with wines selected by Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson. Hosted by Chef José Andrés, the show features...
For us, every time we arrive at Standing Stone, the same thing happens: we exhale. We stop, look out across the vineyard and the lake, and say, “my god, it's beautiful.” Then, we walk into the tasting room and pour wines that somehow carry that same beauty. That...
Our Director of Vineyard Biology and Biodynamic Specialist, Thijs Verschuuren, recently joined the Vineyard Underground podcast to talk biodynamics. The conversation traces the season that changed everything for us, and the slow, deliberate work of building soil that...
We are thrilled to share that Tara Thomas of jancisrobinson.com has named our 2023 HJW Vineyard Riesling a Wine of the Week: "Spontaneously fermented in stainless-steel tanks, there’s nothing to interfere with its expression of nervy Riesling flavour and cool, sunny...
In the midst of the growing season, we sat down with our Director of Vineyard Biology & Biodynamic Specialist, Thijs Verschuuren, to talk about Biodynamics. In this interview, he shares how our Biodynamic journey began, what the work looks like day to day, and how...
The Story Behind the Dish For our Food and Wine Pairing Program, we wanted to find recipes that would bring out the best in our wines — not just complement them, but create a complete experience. For our Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine, we again turned to Chef Conny...
In the spirit of Earth Day, this Food & Wine article highlights a selection of leading sustainable wineries across the United States. From biodynamic farming and solar-powered facilities to water conservation and innovative packaging, environmentally conscious...
We were recently featured in The Drinks Business’ examination of the Finger Lakes as a maturing cool-climate wine region. The article reflects the steady progression of the region, shaped by decades of careful farming and a deepening understanding of site. At Wiemer,...
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...
We were recently featured on Instagram by @supervinobros (238k followers), whose approachable and educational wine reels continue to spotlight distinctive producers from around the world. In their latest video, they turn their attention to our Dry Riesling,...