Experts, sommeliers and the wine media have continued their praise for Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard as one of the top Riesling producer in the Finger Lakes and the country. In the latest installment, the quality production has been recognized by top scores from Wine Spectator, which has given Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard several 90+ ratings.
James Molesworth from Wine Spectator states in his latest article (Jan 2012):“…the best vineyard sites and best-suited varieties for the region retained their fresh acidity. The selection of Hermann J. Wiemer Rieslings from winemaker Fred Merwarth set the pace, with the estate’s HJW bottling showing precision and length…”
The newly released 2010 vintage are rated as follows:
92p- Dry Riesling “HJW Vineyard” 2010
92p- Select Late Harvest Riesling 2010
91p- Dry Riesling “Magdalena Vineyard” 2010
90p- Dry Riesling Reserve 2010
90p- Late Harvest Riesling 2010
89p- Semi-Dry Riesling 2010
89p- Gewurztraminer 2010