Riesling Revolution: “Fred Merwarth of Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard leads the Finger Lakes’ quality revolution” said Esther Mobley, Wine Spectator assistant editor. Esther sat down and spoke with Fred regarding Hermann J. Wiemer Winery, Vineyards, and the Finger Lakes.
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...
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...
We’re honored to be featured in New York, a Pioneering Vineyard, an article written by a French journalist recognizing the state’s rise as a world-class wine region defined by precision, elegance, and terroir-driven wines shaped by a cool climate. Named as occupying...
"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...
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...