News & Events
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June 29, 2018
Viticultural Practices: Big & Small
Excerpt from our Summer Newsletter. – Viticultural Practices Big & Small – Since our founding, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard has approached the health of our vineyards as the most vital component of winemaking. Hermann is often quoted as saying “we…
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June 28, 2018
Heat Wave! Shipping Hold
To ensure Hermann J. Wiemer wines arrive intact to homes and businesses, we will be postponing any shipping due to the high temperatures. Please contact the Winery with any questions or concerns at shop@wiemer.com or call (607)-243-7971.
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May 17, 2018
Wine & Spirits Magazine Reviews 2016 Rieslings
Wine & Spirits Magazine reviewed our lineup of 2016 Rieslings and a few others in their August 2018 Issue. The Riesling Dry 2016 was named a Best Buy with 92 points and the Blanc de Blanc & Cuvee Brut from 2013…
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James Molesworth of Wine Spectator Magazine reviewed our 2016 Rieslings in their June Issue. Stand outs include two brand new bottlings called Single Select and HJW Bio. See the scores and reviews here.
Vinification: Whole Cluster Press
A whole cluster press is a gentle process that reduces mechanical action on the grapes and utilizes stems as a natural filter, yielding clearer, cleaner juice. It is the required press method in many high quality wine producing regions.
The following wines underwent Whole Cluster Press:
- Noble Select Riesling Josef Vineyard 2013
- Grüner Veltliner 2017
- Gewürztraminer 2017
- Chardonnay 2017
- Dry Riesling 2017
- Reserve Dry Riesling 2016
- Semi-Dry Riesling 2016
- Riesling HJW Vineyard 2016
- Riesling Magdalena Vineyard 2016
- Late Harvest Riesling 2015
- Riesling Josef Vineyard 2015
- Noble Select Riesling Magdalena Vineyard 2015
- Frost Cuvée 2013