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There’s something special about seeing a familiar wine far from home. In a recent article by Food & Wine, our Reserve Dry Riesling is discovered by the glass in Tokyo at New York Bar, reflecting the continued momentum of Finger Lakes wines and the way our...
We were highlighted in a recent Substack article from Cab Franc Chronicles, where writers and producers explore how Cabernet Franc has evolved from a supporting blending grape to a defining varietal for New York wine. Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard was included among the...
We’re thrilled to be featured in Food & Wine’s recent piece explaining the role of grape clones and what those little numbers on your bottle label really mean. The article breaks down how vine clones influence flavor, structure, and consistency across wine regions...
Our 2024 Josef Vineyard Riesling was included in VinePair’s annual roundup of The 30 Best Rieslings to Try in 2026, a global list spanning benchmark producers from New York and California to Germany, Austria, Australia, and the Pacific Northwest. We’re grateful to see...
We’re grateful to be included in a recent feature by Maiah Johnson Dunn for The Unicorn, highlighting the continued rise of the Finger Lakes as a globally celebrated American wine region. In the article, Dunn reflects on the question of when a wine region can stop...
We’re honored to be featured in New York, a Pioneering Vineyard, an article written by a French journalist recognizing the state’s rise as a world-class wine region defined by precision, elegance, and terroir-driven wines shaped by a cool climate. Named as occupying...
"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...
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 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...
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 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...
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