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...

Petite Arvine Q&A with Fred Merwarth

In anticipation of our first release of Petite Arvine, Maris Garden, from our marketing and wine education team, sat down with Head Winemaker/Co-Owner Fred Merwarth to get the story about how and why we began working with this variety, and where it is headed.Maris:...
Petite Arvine Q&A with Fred Merwarth

Petite Arvine Q&A with Fred Merwarth

In anticipation of our first release of Petite Arvine, Maris Garden, from our marketing and wine education team, sat down with Head Winemaker/Co-Owner Fred Merwarth to get the story about how and why we began working with this variety, and where it is headed.Maris:...

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New York Cabernet Franc Comes Into Its Own

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...

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We are headed back to Cab Franc Forward!

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...

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Wiemer Spiced Maple Walnuts Recipe

Wiemer Spiced Maple Walnuts Recipe

Our friend, Seattle-based Chef Conny Andersson, tried, tested, and tasted until he perfected this simple, but flavorful, wine-worthy treat. Wiemer’s Spiced Maple Walnuts have everything we want in a snack: salty, sweet, crunchy, and just a touch of heat. The ultimate...

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