They do take a while. But, in the 4th year you should be able to have a full
harvest. In France the Chteau-wines usually have their first harvest in the
5th year. Rejoice! This is going to be your year! Maréchal Foch ripens in
Holland in the third week of september till the second week of october
(depends on the weather), gives a purple-red Burgundy-style wine, or if you
leave the pulp in until fermentation is done, a deep dark purplered, rich in
tannine. Very good wine, after maturation wich will take a few years! You
should NOT be drinking your 2003 yet!!!!
Be patient; you will be rewarded.
Ed
> schreef in bericht
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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
>