2007 Hermann Wiemer Dry Riesling

July 2009 Reserve Wine Club Selection

It's not that often for a New York wine, or any East Coast wine for that matter, gets significant recognition from the national press. Even though the Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes regions are capable of rivaling the West Coast and even Europe when it comes to certain varietals (Riesling chief among them), they're often overlooked as minor-league. But Hermann J Wiemer's winery, established in the Finger Lakes in 1979, is finally getting some of the recognition they deserve for producing a dry Riesling that rivals the best in the same price category from Washington and even Alsace. Lime zest, a little wild mint and vanilla mingle to offer extraordinary freshness, with just the smallest hint of floral sweetness on the finish. Wine & Spirits magazine awarded this wine 92 points, while both Food and Wine and Saveur agreed that Weimer is one of THE best American Reisling producers, hands-down. East Coasters, take pride; West Coasters, take notice.