Born in Zell Mosel, Germany, Winemaker Hans Peter Weis grew up in the vineyards and cellar of his family winery. He spent many years learning and gaining experience in the traditional style ofthe Mosel. After receiving his degree in winemaking, business and agriculture,he decided totravelto the United States on a quest to pursue his winemaking passion. He experiencedone vintage in theSonomaregion of California before hestumbled upon his home away from home in the Finger Lakes region of New York.Hefoundthe minerality of the soil and climate similar to that of home and knew itwould be the perfect place topursue his passion of handcrafting traditional German style wines for all to enjoy!








