Hermann J. Wiemer

Finger Lakes Riesling and Cabernet Franc from Seneca Lake's glacial soils.

Hermann J. Wiemer produces wines from Seneca Lake in New York's Finger Lakes region, where cool-climate conditions favor aromatic whites and elegant reds. The winery's portfolio centers on Riesling, a variety that thrives in the region's glacial soils and moderate growing season. The Noble Select Magdalena Vineyard Riesling and HJW Vineyard Noble Select Riesling represent the winery's focus on this varietal, both rated 93 by prestige critics including Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Decanter. The Magdalena Vineyard Cabernet Franc, rated 92.7, demonstrates the winery's work with red grapes suited to Seneca Lake's terroir. The Finger Lakes' deep, glacially carved lake moderates temperature swings, allowing extended ripening periods that build complexity in both white and red wines. Hermann J. Wiemer's selections reflect the region's signature style: mineral-driven, age-worthy expressions of cool-climate viticulture.