STYLE: Marechal Foch
Marechal Foch can produce fruity wines that loosely resemble Pinot Noir. Carbonic maceration is often practiced with this variety. Early ripening and cold hardiness make this a great cold climate choice.Origin:
Marechal Foch is a French hybrid that was bred in Alsace and has the vinifera variety Goldriesling as a parent. This variety was once grown widely in the Loire Valley and is currently very popular in eastern Canada and New York state.
Wyeast Strains:
4267 - Bordeaux™
4946 - Zinfandel™