Foch

[mmanto]

We have grow about 60 Foch vines and produce ~hundred pounds of grapes but would like to blend it with a hardiere red for more body less fruity taste... any suggestions on what type of. Northern Jersey Grape I should grow?

 

[salcoco]

possibly a Norton. I would see what are grown around your area, Norton or other reds, buy a bottle and blend it with your Foch. this way your growing effort would be towards a know good blend.

 

[JohnT]

Norton is a good choice, but this grapes tends to be very foxy and tannic. By and Large, Nortons need age to soften.

Another choice I would consider is Chambourcin. This grape has the potential to product a rather nice, dark wine on its own, but this seems to be rather "hit or miss". I had Chambourcins that were great, and I have had some that were just plain horrible.

Yet another choice I would consider is Landot Noir (a local winery here once produced fantastic landot noirs.

 

[mmanto]

Thank you...do the grapes you mention grow well in NJ? Where would you recommend purchasing these vines?
The reason I am asking these questions is due to this years winter vortex that we lost 90% of our Chardonnay vines this year

 

[JohnT]

Thank you...do the grapes you mention grow well in NJ? Where would you recommend purchasing these vines?
The reason I am asking these questions is due to this years winter vortex that we lost 90% of our Chardonnay vines this year

Yes, they should do well in NJ. A number of our local NJ wineries have had good success with these.