A Burgundian take on Finger Lakes Pinot Noir, this is a complex and earthy dry red. The grapes are hand-picked from Cayuga Lake's Auten Vineyard, and fermentation takes places with stems. The wine is aged on the lees in old... Read More
Cassis, black cherry and raspberry notes meander throughout this blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Puckering with cranberry acidity, yet velvety and rich in texture, it's a kaleidoscope of fruit, earth and savory herb complexities... Read More
This dry-style Riesling is named after the wife of Willy Frank, second generation owner of the estate. An expressive nose of lime, white blossoms and slate gives it an intense, focused start. The palate is persistent in acidity... Read More
The Saperavi grape is an ancient grape variety native to Georgia (country) Saperavi is one of the few red grapes that has colored flesh with very dark skins, producing deeply colored wine. That is why its name means “paint,... Read More
Named after Arlo Ringsmuth, whose family farm grows the grapes for this wine, this bottle shows Cabernet Franc's deep, dark, voluptuous side with notes of violet, plum, and velvet.
The Freese Vineyard is essentially a northern extension of Breakneck. We can think of these two sites as siblings, their composition is similar (comparable soils, same grape) but the way they carry themselves (the fruit, the flavors,... Read More
One of the stark features of Leidenfrost Vineyard is the gravelly shale-laden terrain, the lack of topsoil, and the dramatic angle at which it hangs over Seneca Lake. There is nothing delicate about this site, and that quality... Read More
We think of our Pinot Noir Classique as a book that you read without distraction. It's a story that takes time for character development and encourages you to unhurriedly move through the pages. Unlike our 2018 Pinots with... Read More
In comparison to our other Cabernet Franc lieux-dits, Willow is a bit more nimble and sultry on the palate in the way it tickles the senses, moving in a calm and calculated manner.
The Solera Method is used to make this Sherry. Unique fractional blending allows us to produce highly refined and consistent Sherry from year to year. This excellent riff on sherry offers notes of raisins, toasted almonds, candied... Read More
This bone-dry Riesling from Cayuga Lake is aromatic, textural and so detailed. Exotic spice, nectarine, and lime flavors align nicely with the signature wet stone minerality that has become the calling card of the Finger Lakes.... Read More
This Pinot Noir is crafted from grapes from several Finger Lakes vineyards, including Heart & Hands' limestone rich Estate vineyard. Aromas of cherries, chalk and earth continue on the palate with hints of cranberry, followed... Read More
The Verve Chardonnay is Heart & Hands' bright, vivacious, austere expression of the Chardonnay grape. This vibrant wine was crafted via a 66% stainless steel fermentation with the balance barrel fermented in neutral French... Read More
A rare varietal in the Finger Lakes, this 2021 old vine Syrah reflects a Northern Rhone style. Notes of dark red fruits, flowers, underbrush and a bit of oak complement this medium-bodied, elegant red. Give it a try!
With an emphasis on craftsmanship, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard produces distinctive sparkling wines in the traditional method. Extended lees contact builds weight and texture on the palate. A focus on early ripeness underpins subtle... Read More
Ideally suited to cool climate growing, Cabernet Franc is quickly gaining a reputation as a principal red wine grape in the Finger Lakes where long, brisk autumns allow for slow ripening. The outcome is a consistently ripe presentation... Read More
This wine is fresh and exuberant in nature and is dry with an almost playful effervescence. This wine highlights our commitment to ecosystem health and comprehensive viticulture practices. We adhere to unique farming methods that... Read More
The HJW Vineyard is where it all began. On a bench of land seven hundred feet above Seneca Lake, Hermann planted the estate's first Riesling vines in 1977. We spotlight this block each vintage in the limited release Riesling... Read More
Lush tropical aromas announce the ripeness of our Riesling Late Harvest. Sourced from select blocks in our Josef, Magdalena and HJW Vineyards, this structured, balanced Riesling shows a subtle minerality that underscores its pleasing... Read More
Cool lake breezes contribute to our estates ability to slowly ripen fruit. This is a textural Riesling with early spring bloom aromas and lush stone fruit flavors that are backed by structured acidity and lingering minerality.... Read More
The key to a good Riesling is finding the balance between delicate minerality and racy acidity. This wine certainly achieves that. It also offers an intensely aromatic nose of licorice wrapped around orange blossom flowers, perfumed... Read More