Open Doors Educational Series

A series of smaller, educational events created with you in mind. Join us as we blend the art of winemaking with the joy of learning, offering you a deeper connection to Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard. Each event presents a unique opportunity to experience the winery, vineyard, and our passionate team.

Farm Tour – Release the Sheep!

April 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

One of our favorite days of the year is the arrival of our sheep for the season. They play an important role in both viticulture here at Hermann J. Wiemer and in our biodiversity. Join us for our first Farm Tour of 2025 as we "Release the Sheep!" - a truly wonderful way to kick off our agricultural season.

Farm Tour – Release the Sheep!

April 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

One of our favorite days of the year is the arrival of our sheep for the season. They play an important role in both viticulture here at Hermann J. Wiemer and in our biodiversity. Join us for our first Farm Tour of 2025 as we "Release the Sheep!" - a truly wonderful way to kick off our agricultural season.

Sparkling Wine 101

April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
All Booked - Explore another great experience with us!

Join us to learn the basics of sparkling wine – come with all of the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask and prepare to enjoy some of our finest vintages.

Vineyard Spring Vine Tying

May 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Walk with Fred through the HJW Vineyard as he explains the decisions we have made during pruning and how we will tie these beautiful old vines for the coming growing season. You'll learn the ethos behind why we tie the vines, how we tie them and all of the ways they can be tied!

Farm Tour

May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Visit us at Hermann J. Wiemer and enjoy a guided tour of our iconic HJW estate vineyard. Our Vineyard management team will accompany you into an exploration across the farm while they discuss Biodynamic farming practices.

Farm Tour

May 9 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Visit us at Hermann J. Wiemer and enjoy a guided tour of our iconic HJW estate vineyard. Our Vineyard management team will accompany you into an exploration across the farm while they discuss Biodynamic farming practices.

Wine & Cheese Pairing

May 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
All Booked - Explore another great experience with us!

“Tale as old as time; song as old as rhyme…” Wiemer wine and cheese! Come learn what makes this marriage so perfect. We’ll be pairing five of our very best current vintage wines with a number of cheeses from our friends at Muranda Cheese Company.

A Blaufränkisch Deep Dive

May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

. Join our winemaker Dillon Buckley as he takes you down the path of where we've gone with Blaufränkisch over the years - from blends, single varietal expressions and even rosé!

HJW Vineyard Chardonnay Retrospective

May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Join Winemaker Fred Merwarth as he takes you on a journey of the history of Chardonnay from HJW - from the past to the role it plays today in our Demeter certified vineyard. Whether it is still wine, sparkling gems, or the ever important HJW Rockstar Chardonnay clone used in our Grapevine Nursery, there is so much to explore!

Farm Tour

June 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Visit us at Hermann J. Wiemer and enjoy a guided tour of our iconic HJW estate vineyard. Our Vineyard management team will accompany you into an exploration across the farm while they discuss Biodynamic farming practices.

Farm Tour

June 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Visit us at Hermann J. Wiemer and enjoy a guided tour of our iconic HJW estate vineyard. Our Vineyard management team will accompany you into an exploration across the farm while they discuss Biodynamic farming practices.