Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard makes red and white wine, such as Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir. The company also operates a vine nursery that serves the wine production industry. Among the varieties offered include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Riesling. The Wiemer vineyards, located in the Finger Lakes region of New York, were established by founder Hermann Wiemer in 1973 on an abandoned soybean farm, and the winery was added to the property in 1982. Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard produces approximately 12,000 cases of wine annually. In 2007 Wiemer sold his winery of nearly three decades to his assistant, winemaker Fred Merwarth.