For decades, pink wine has carried a reputation as a cheap, easy summer sip—best enjoyed poolside and preferably hailing from Provence. But across the U.S., a new generation of winemakers is changing that narrative, crafting serious, site-driven rosés that deserve a place at the dinner table. In New York’s Finger Lakes, producers like Hermann J. Wiemer are proving that cool-climate regions excel at bright, refreshing rosés. Wiemer’s 2024 Pinot Noir-based rosé balances peach and floral notes, amongst several other noteworthy new vintage releases.
