Wines from a Dundee vineyard are now officially available in Puerto Rico.
Two Riesling wines from the Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard are being exported through a distribution partnership with V. Suárez & Co., one of the island’s leading beverage importers. The partnership marks a significant milestone in strengthening trade relations and cultural ties between Puerto Rico and New York State and was made possible through the New York State Office of Trade and Tourism in Old San Juan.
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Thanks to this new partnership between Wiemer Vineyards and V. Suárez & Co., one of New York’s premier wineries is introducing its world-class products to an entirely new market. This is great news for our state’s wine industry, which sustains local farms and agriculture jobs, creates tradeable products, and supports the regional tourism economy.”
This partnership follows the July 2023 announcement that Steuben County-based Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery had become the first New York State winery in history to export its product to Puerto Rico. New York State is one of the world’s premier wine-making regions and ranks as the third-largest producer of wines in the nation. Last year, ESD announced that six New York State wineries – including Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard – would be exported to Puerto Rico, in addition to Saratoga Water.
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Co-Owner Oskar Bynke said, “We are honored to partner with V. Suárez to bring the Finger Lakes’ finest wines to Puerto Rico. We at Hermann J. Wiemer are thrilled to now officially present our Riesling on Puerto Rican shelves, marking the first-ever presence on the island. After many years of work, facilitated by the NY State Office of Trade and Tourism, our love for sustainable agriculture, fresh and vibrant Dry Riesling of the highest quality, can now be enjoyed on our favorite island!”
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