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,...
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Food & Wine: “Burgundy’s Most Famous Idea About Wine Is Now Taking Root in New York’s Finger Lakes”
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...
SuperVinoBros Instagram Spotlight
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,...
Food & Wine: “I Went All the Way to Tokyo and Found Myself Drinking a New York State Wine”
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...
New York Cabernet Franc: Uniting the State, Focusing the Future
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...
Food & Wine: “Here’s the Secret Code on Your Wine Label That Changes Everything”
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...
VinePair’s “30 Best Rieslings to Try in 2026”
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...
Why New York’s Finger Lakes is a Wine Region to Watch
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...
Flower Day Recognition on the Global Stage
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...
The Latest Finger Lakes Tasting Report from James Suckling
"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...
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...












