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...
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Robb Report: 7 Outstanding American Cabernet Francs to Drink Right Now
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...
Jancis Robinson Wines of the Week: Riesling HJW Vineyard 2023
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...
Food & Wine: “Toast to Earth Day With a Tasting at One of America’s Most Sustainable Wineries”
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...
The Drinks Business: “Top Finger Lakes Trends of 2026”
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,...
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...












