tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1388643415483799555.post8747228964413525033..comments2023-09-22T08:24:51.726-04:00Comments on Two Wine Brothers: Tasting Notes: Marechal FochBrad Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16736183283982566159noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1388643415483799555.post-13074119251447781732019-05-01T01:21:37.433-04:002019-05-01T01:21:37.433-04:00I agree. Our foch is a reliable producer, winter h...I agree. Our foch is a reliable producer, winter hardy, and an early ripener- important at 48'30'' and 2400 ft. We produce a foch single, expressing a soft dark cherry dominance, but also use it as a rich blender, taking advantage of it's chameleon nature, to add power and brix to other varietals which may fall short in our unique climate and growing season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1388643415483799555.post-62286702883621842482010-08-09T23:06:12.070-04:002010-08-09T23:06:12.070-04:00Foch deserves respect - in the vineyard, in the wi...Foch deserves respect - in the vineyard, in the winery and on the consumer's table. Many Ontario wineries made wonderful examples, but in recent years these have been fewer and fewer, as marketers and accountants have their way. Fads and fashion shouldn't matter. The fact is that Foch produces excellent red wines. It deserves top-notch winemaking and top-notch promotion.Paul B.http://hybridwines.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1388643415483799555.post-1541528471962441762010-04-15T16:55:02.289-04:002010-04-15T16:55:02.289-04:00Brad,
I find that Foch tends to be more Melbac, C...Brad,<br /><br />I find that Foch tends to be more Melbac, Cab Franc, Merlot, Zin. In character. Here at August Cellars we treat it like a big red wine. Barrel age it for 1.5 years then bottle age it some more. I have Foch in my basement that goes back to 1994. It ages well. It also makes a great "Port"<br /><br />Tom Schaad<br />August CellarsTom Schaadhttp://www.augustcellars.comnoreply@blogger.com