Congrats to Fred and Oskar for being named by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as 2 of 40 "rising young stars who are changing the way the world drinks!"
Here's what Wine Enthusiast had to say about these two:
Fred Merwarth, 35
Oskar Bynke, 37
Finger Lakes pioneer Hermann J. Wiemer revolutionized fine winemaking in the region. Since 2007, the infusion of Wiemer’s long-time winemaking assistant, Fred Merwarth, and friend, Oskar Bynke, as co-owners, has elevated not just the winery, but Finger Lakes wines as a category. Merwarth and Bynke met over a decade ago while students at Cornell University. Ironically, while Merwarth studied business and Bynke studied agronomy, it’s Merwarth who is known for his thoughtful winemaking and Bynke for his business savvy and strident ambassadorship.
I couldn't be more proud! Check out the link for behind the scenes footage and the rest of the young rising stars:
