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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Changes Hands

By Finger Lakes Correspondent Jason Feulner One of the most heralded wineries in the Finger Lakes is entering its second phase of existence. Hermann J. Wiemer announced earlier this month that he has entered a business arrangement with winemaker Frederick T. Merwarth and that Merwarth will run Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyards and its winemaking, vineyard, and nursery operations. Wiemer will continue to contribute in an advisory role. Hermann Wiemer was not the first to grow vinifera in the Finger Lakes, but he was among the first. He is best known for bringing Old World winemaking sensibilities to the Finger Lakes.…

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Wineries for Sale — It’s Just a Natural Progression

You’ve probably heard that two more local wine producers – Sherwood House Vineyards and Lieb Family Cellars – have put property up for sale. Dr. Charles and Barbara Smithen, current owners of Sherwood House, are asking $4.1 million for their 36-acre Mattituck property, while Mark and Kathy Lieb are asking $7.75 million for their vineyard house and 47.5 acres of property in Cutchogue.        Houses and property go on the market every day. So what’s the big deal? Well, some onlookers are worried that these newest properties, joining Ackerly Pond Vineyards, Castello di Borghese, Galluccio Family Winery, Schneider…

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Update from Barb Smithen @ Sherwood House Vineyards

Barb is one of my favorite people out East, and when I asked her for an update on their plans and the vineyard sale, she responded quickly with: "We want to do more traveling and (as) you know, we bought a house in Antibes (France).Ten years is a long run and we’ve fulfilled our dream 20 times over. But, we still are continuing business as usual. In 2008 our blend is coming out (merlot,cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot) and our Rose will be released this April. I will be working that much harder to keep our standards as high as…

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Two More North Fork Properties for Sale

Newsday’s Mark Harrington is reporting today that: "Sherwood House Vineyards this week put its 36-acre Mattituck property on the block for $4.1 million, joining a list of vineyards for sale that includes Ackerly Pond, Castello di Borghese, Galluccio Family Winery, Schneider Vineyards and several smaller properties. At the same time, a "country vineyard estate" in Cutchogue owned by Mark Lieb of Lieb Vineyards went on the market for $7.75 million, along with 47.5 acres of property, according to Sotheby’s International Realty Web site. Ed Petrie, the agent at Sotheby’s handling the listing, declined to comment, and Lieb didn’t return a…

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