Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard

This month we are delighted to feature Hermann J. Wiemer, who founded his eponymous winery in 1979 after leaving Germany’s Mosel wine region as an educated viticulturalist. It quickly became one of the more respected wineries in the Finger Lakes and continues to influence and lead the region in countless ways.

Today it is owned and operated by Oskar Bynke and Fred Merwarth, friends and Cornellians driven to continue Hermann’s precise attention to detail in crafting exceptional wines.

Located on the gentle western slopes of Seneca Lake, this winery is globally-known for producing white, red, and sparkling wines; many considered as reference points for the region. They have recently been selected as one of the Wine & Spirits Magazine Top 100 Wineries (in the world) of 2020. Notably, this is the 10th time they have received this accolade.

Increasingly they are transitioning to fully organic and biodynamic farming and are releasing notable single vineyard expressions and traditional-method cuvées that compete on a world stage.

Learn more about the history of the winery from our very own podcast. Listen here or on Spotify.

The featured wines!

2019 Dry Riesling I 2016 Extra Brut I 2019 Cabernet Franc

Discover why we love these wines, what’s inside the bottle, and try a few easy food & wine pairings!