Zum Wohl!
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 of the Mosel. After receiving his degree in winemaking, business, and agriculture, he decided to travel to the United States on a quest to pursue his winemaking passion. After experiencing a vintage in the Sonoma region of California he stumbled upon his home away from home in the Finger Lakes region of New York. He found the minerality of the soil around Keuka Lake and the climate of Upstate New York similar to that of home and knew the Finger Lakes would be the perfect place to pursue his passion for handcrafting traditional German-style wines for all to enjoy!
Discover how Weis Vineyards on Keuka Lake became what it is today.
2006
Hans Peter Weis graduates from university and leaves Germany for his first vintage in the U.S. where he finds his way to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He spends 10 years working in the region making wine and establishing new vineyard locations.
2016
Ready for the next chapter, Peter and Ashlee purchased Limeberry Winery from friends and launched Weis Vineyards. Their first harvest and vintage followed in 2016, marking the beginning of the winery’s story.
2017
The schoolhouse tasting room doors open and the first Weis Vineyards vintage is released.
2018
The schoolhouse is given some updates and the outdoor area is expanded.
2018
Peter and Ashlee celebrated their marriage in the historic barn on the winery property, creating another meaningful chapter in the story of Weis Vineyards.
2018
The barn is converted into an additional tasting space.
2019
As the winery continues to grow they bring in new team members, increase distribution, and expand our production facility.
2020
Weis Vineyards plants their first estate vineyard. Located on Day Rd just a few miles from the Tasting room.
2020
Groundbreaking begins on a new tasting room and barrel room addition to open in the spring of 2021.
2020
The Weis family welcomes its newest team member, Peter Weis.
2021
The new tasting room addition opens in May 2021.
2022
Weis Vineyards is named New York State’s Winery of the Year.
2023
Groundbreaking begins on another tasting room expansion set to open in 2025.
2024
Weis Vineyards wins Governor’s Cup and named New York State’s Winery of the Year for a second time.
2025
The newest tasting room addition is completed and opens for guests.
2025
The original tasting room schoolhouse is converted into a private group tasting space.
2025
Weis undergoes a large scale landscaping project to beautify the grounds.
2025
Weis wins NYS Winery of the Year for the third time.
2026
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2026
A deck addition is added to the outdoor patio area
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