2022 Hermann J. Wiemer - Cabernet Franc Seneca Lake (750ml)

From Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes, the 2022 Hermann J. Wiemer Cabernet Franc captures a poised, cool-climate profile that highlights purity of fruit and refined structure. The dry growing season contributed concentrated red fruit and a firm backbone, resulting in a wine that is expressive yet balanced, with a texture that feels both silky and confident.

Tasting notes

• Aromas offer violet, black raspberry, and ripe cherry complemented by touches of tobacco, leather, and a whisper of cedar.
• On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a silky texture, bright juicy acidity, and chalky tannins that lend a precise, long finish.

Winemaking & style

• Vinification includes 30% whole clusters and fermentation with approximately 80% stainless steel, contributing to the wine’s clean, crisp character.
• Raised almost entirely in stainless steel with no new oak, showcasing the grape’s inherent terroir influence.
• Alcohol by volume: 12.5%.

Producer & region context

Hermann J. Wiemer is a benchmark producer in the Finger Lakes, founded in 1976 by a Mosel-trained vine-grafting expert and now led by longtime apprentice Fred Merwarth. While the winery is renowned for its Rieslings, it has quietly established itself as a leading source of cool-climate Cabernet Franc, with the 2022 vintage delivering genuine structure and expressive fruit from Seneca Lake, New York.

Food pairing

This is a food-friendly expression—reach for cured meats or barbecue to complement the wine’s savory notes and bright acidity.