Winemaker
Peter Weis
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Hammondsport, New York, United States
i. Biography
Peter Weis makes Traditional German-style wines as the defining craft of Weis Vineyards, and the frame for that work is simple: he says, “I grew up on vineyards in the Mosel.” That background reads less like a branding line than a working context. It places his authority in lived familiarity with vines, cellar work, and the seasonal demands that shape a winery from the ground up.
The Climb
Formal study at University gave Peter Weis a base for the discipline his role demands. It sits in the record as a short line, but a useful one: the sort of education that supports judgment without replacing the practical knowledge already built through experience. Since 2017, he has held the dual role of winemaker and owner at Weis Vineyards, putting production and stewardship in the same set of hands.
Today
At Weis Vineyards in Hammondsport, Peter Weis works as both winemaker and owner. That combination defines the scope of the job: he is accountable for what goes into the wine and for the direction of the estate that carries his name. The result is a practice where cellar decisions and business responsibility are part of the same discipline, with each vintage shaped by both craft and continuity. The clearest read on this phase of his work is the meeting of a New York address and a German-rooted sensibility. The place is Hammondsport; the style reference is traditional German wine. Together, they point to a winemaker whose approach is tied to local production while still carrying the imprint of Mosel experience and tradition. As owner and winemaker, Weis holds both the making and the management of the estate. That matters in trade terms: the wine is not separate from the structure behind it, and the structure is not separate from the work in the cellar.
Recognition
Peter's honors include Winery of the Year (2022).
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Peter
What is Peter Weis's current role?
As of 2026, Peter Weis is Winemaker and Owner.
Where did Peter Weis train or study?
Peter Weis trained at University.
What recognition has Peter Weis received?
Winery of the Year (2022).
