“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 premier cool-climate wine destinations, noting its evolution beyond Riesling into a dynamic source for cabernet franc, gamay, chenin blanc, and more. After tasting 434 wines, an impressive 394 earned 90 points or higher — a powerful reflection of the region’s rising quality and global recognition.
We are honored to be featured, highlighting our commitment to understanding the geology, microclimates, and lake-driven influences that shape our wines. More than twenty of our wines received scores of 90+ points.
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Scores:
- Riesling HJW Bio 2022 – 96 points
- Riesling Magdalena Vineyard 2022 – 96 points
- Riesling Josef Vineyard 2024 – 96 points
- Cabernet Franc Magdalena 2023 – 95 points
- Riesling HJW Vineyard 2023 – 95 points
- Cuvée Brut 2020 – 95 points
- Riesling Flower Day 2024 – 94 points
- Chardonnay HJW Vineyard 2023 – 93 points
- Julia Field Study White 2023 – 93 points
- Gewürztraminer 2024 – 93 points
- Extra Brut NV – 93 points
- Cabernet Franc 2023 – 92 points
- Riesling Semi-Dry 2024 – 92 points
- Riesling Dry 2023 – 92 points
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Library Wine Scores (call for availability):
- Riesling Single Select 2016 – 97 points
- Riesling Josef Vineyard 2016 – 95 points
Standing Stone Scores:
- Standing Stone Blanc de Blanc 2020 – 94 points
- Standing Stone Timeline Riesling 2022 – 93 points
- Standing Stone Timeline Riesling 2023 – 93 points
- Standing Stone Gewürztraminer 2024 – 92 points