Johnson EstateMaréchal Foch
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Maréchal Foch of Johnson Estate in the region of New York often reveals types of flavors of spices.
Details and technical informations about Johnson Estate's Maréchal Foch.
Discover the grape variety: Maréchal Foch
Deeply coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, supple tannins and fresh acidity, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, soft spice and earthy notes. Round palate; best young or short ageing. A very cold- and mildew-resistant interspecific variety, driving viticulture in northern regions: Canada (Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia) and the northeastern US. Hybrid created in 1911 by Eugène Kuhlmann in Alsace, named in honour of Marshal Foch.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Maréchal Foch from Johnson Estate are 2016, 0
Informations about the Johnson Estate
The Johnson Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of Lake Erie New York to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lake Erie New York
AVA shared between NY/PA/OH on the south shore of Lake Erie (>17,000 ha), the largest grape-growing area east of the Rockies, lake effect extending the season. Concord is the historic flagship red (labrusca — sweet juices and wines with the characteristic "foxy" candy/raspberry flavour). Niagara and Catawba as aromatic labrusca whites. Vitis vinifera revival: taut Riesling (the most successful, citrus, apple), airy Pinot Noir, fresh Chardonnay.
The wine region of New York
America's 3rd wine state by volume, striking diversity. Finger Lakes the signature: cool-climate Riesling, dry to off-dry, mineral and lively with notes of lime, apple, evolving petrol and white flowers — a US benchmark. Warmer Long Island for peppery Cabernet Franc and supple Merlot. Hudson Valley (Seyval, Vidal).
The word of the wine: Marcottage
A vine reproduction technique that consists of burying a vine shoot that takes root and reproduces a plant with the same characteristics as the vine to which it is attached (synonym: provignage).
