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> I am growing Marchel Foch in the Annapolis Valley in Nova
> Scotia Canada. I put my vines in 5 years ago and have taken two full
> harvests. The wine has been disappointing. I understand that vines
> usually take a while before they start producing a good quality grape.
>
> My question. How long does it take before vines start putting
> out good grape?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike

Mike, have you tried any Marchel Foch grown from other vineyards in the
area? The reason I ask is because maybe it is the variety you do not like
and not the fault of your vines. I have only tasted the variety a couple
times and I did not like it at all but I know this was not enough sampling
to condemn the entire variety. There may be some who make excellent wine
from this grape. It could also be a lack of aging as Ed maintains. I know
that I am not at all crazy about Chambourcin when it is young but after
about four years it really improves a lot - at least to my taste buds.