Family, Tradition, and Wine: Peter Weiss on His Mosel Roots and Finding Success in The Finger Lakes

Welcome back, listeners, to another episode of Beats Vines & Life! Today we have an extraordinary guest joining us—Hans Peter Weis, the owner and winemaker of Weis Vineyards in the beautiful Finger Lakes region. Peter's journey from growing up in a sixth-generation winemaking family in Mosel, Germany, to establishing a thriving vineyard here in New York is nothing short of inspiring.In this episode, we dive deep into Peter's fascinating story, from overcoming financial challenges and the importance of relationships with local grape growers, to achieving success alongside his wife Ashley. With over 30 different SKUs, including award-winning Rieslings, sparkling wines, and unique dessert wines, Peter's commitment to quality and innovation has truly set Weis Vineyards apart.We'll explore the incredible hard work and dedication it takes to build a successful wine business, the importance of labeling for sweetness levels, and exciting future projects like a new distillery. Plus, hear about Peter's special wine made for his first-born son and the story behind their famed 183 wine. And of course, we couldn't resist discussing the unique and picturesque Finger Lakes region.Join us for an engaging conversation filled with insights, laughter, and of course, some delicious wine talk. So grab a glass, sit back, and let's get into it. ---A Massive THANK YOU to PETER WEIS!!! For more information about Weis Vineyards click the link!Follow Weis Vineyards on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeThank you to our sponsor, Finger Lakes Wine Country. The following episodes are brought to you by Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York State’s world-class wine destination producing the most award-winning wines in the Northeast, just a short drive away.For more information about Finger Lakes Wine Country click the link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.