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Johnson Estate

Johnson Estate
2023 Freelings Creek, Marechal Foch, Lake Erie

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Marechal Foch

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 12.5% RS: 1.8%
93 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$17
Best Buy

Johnson Estate
2023 Freelings Creek, Marechal Foch, Lake Erie

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Marechal Foch

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 12.5% RS: 1.8%
Ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, raspberry fruit leather, chocolate-covered cherries, and vanilla bean with an soft, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and an appealing, medium-length blueberry cordial, pomegranate, and candied violet finish. Soft, juicy, decadent and overflowing with every berry you can name — think dessert wine flavors without the sugar.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Juicy & Smooth
Aroma Aroma: blackberry, raspberry fruit leather, chocolate-covered cherries, and vanilla bean
Taste Flavor: blueberry cordial, pomegranate, and candied violet
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own
Recipes Pairing: Ribs, Beef Teriyaki, Steak Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Soft, juicy, decadent and overflowing with every berry you can name — think dessert wine flavors without the sugar.

The Producer

Johnson Estate Winery

The Producer
8419 W Rte 20
Westfield, NY 14787
USA
1 716-326-2191

Their Portfolio

88 Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve Bright Steel, Chardonnay, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $15.00.
88 Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve Toasted Oak, Chardonnay, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $15.00.
86 Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve Dry, Riesling, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $15.00.
85 Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve Sweet, Riesling, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $15.00.
87 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve, Seyval Blanc, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $13.00.
87 Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve, Vidal Blanc, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $13.00.
86 Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve, Vidal Blanc, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $13.00.
89 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve, Traminette, Lake Erie 13.5% (USA) $15.00.
89 Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Reserve Sparkling, Traminette, Lake Erie 13% (USA) $19.00.
85 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Dry, Riesling, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $16.00.
86 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Sweet, Riesling, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $16.00.
88 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve, Vidal Blanc, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $14.00.
87 Johnson Estate 2023 Hand Picked, Seyval Blanc, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $15.00.
87 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Bright Steel, Chardonnay, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $16.00.
89 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Toasted Oak, Chardonnay, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $16.00.
93 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve, Marechal Foch, Lake Erie 12.5% (USA) $16.00.
89 Johnson Estate NV Estate Grown Lake Effect Red Blend, Lake Erie 12.5% (USA) $19.00.
91 Johnson Estate NV Estate Grown Lake Effect White Blend, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $19.00.
90 Johnson Estate NV Estate Grown Brut Rosé, Pinot Noir, Lake Erie 12.5% (USA) $29.00.
90 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve, Pinot Noir, Lake Erie 13% (USA) $19.00.
88 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Semi-Dry, Riesling, Lake Erie 10.5% (USA) $16.00.
BR Johnson Estate NV Old Oak Ruby Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dessert Wine, Lake Erie 18% (USA) $18.00. - Bronze Medal
89 Johnson Estate NV Old Oak Gold Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dessert Wine, Lake Erie 18% (USA) $18.00.
92 Johnson Estate 2023 Ice Wine, Vidal Blanc, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $49.00.
88 Johnson Estate 2023 Ice Wine, Chambourcin, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $49.00.
87 Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Dry, Riesling, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $16.00.
86 Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Sweet, Riesling, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $16.00.
95 Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Bright Steel, Chardonnay, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $16.00.
BR Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve, Traminette, Lake Erie 13.5% (USA) $16.00. - Bronze Medal
93 Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve, Seyval Blanc, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $14.00.
BR Johnson Estate 2020 Freelings Creek Reserve Brut, Lake Erie 12.5% (USA) $24.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Sparkling, Traminette, Lake Erie 13% (USA) $19.00.
94 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve, Chambourcin, Lake Erie 13% (USA) $16.00.
93 Johnson Estate NV Lake Effect Red Blend, Lake Erie 12.5% (USA) $19.00.
BR Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Dry Rose, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $16.00. - Bronze Medal
94 Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve, Marechal Foch, Lake Erie 12.5% (USA) $16.00.
94 Johnson Estate NV Methode Champenoise Sparkling Ice Wine, Lake Erie 13% (USA) $69.00.
87 Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Toasted Oak, Chardonnay, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $17.00.
85 Johnson Estate 2024 Freelings Creek Bright Steel, Chardonnay, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $17.00.
92 Johnson Estate 2024 Niagara, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $12.00.
87 Johnson Estate 2024 Freelings Creek Dry, Riesling, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $17.00.
BR Johnson Estate 2024 Freelings Creek Black Locust Dry, Riesling, Lake Erie 11.5% (USA) $29.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Johnson Estate 2024 Freelings Creek Semi-Dry, Riesling, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $17.00.
88 Johnson Estate 2024 Freelings Creek Sweet, Riesling, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $17.00.
87 Johnson Estate 2024 Freelings Creek, Seyval Blanc, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $15.00.
86 Johnson Estate 2024 Concord, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $12.00.
93 Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek, Marechal Foch, Lake Erie 12.5% (USA) $17.00.
BR Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek, Pinot Noir, Lake Erie 13% (USA) $29.00. - Bronze Medal
94 Johnson Estate 2024 Freelings Creek, Chambourcin, Lake Erie 13% (USA) $17.00.
88 Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Founders’ Red Blend, Lake Erie 13% (USA) $17.00.
90 Johnson Estate 2024 Freelings Creek Methode Champenoise, Traminette, Lake Erie 13% (USA) $19.00.
85 Johnson Estate 2023 Methode Champenoise Brut Rosé, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $29.00.
87 Johnson Estate 2021 Freelings Creek Methode Champenoise Brut, Lake Erie 12% (USA) $24.00.
87 Johnson Estate NV Queen’s Catawba, Pink Catawba, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $16.00.
86 Johnson Estate NV The King’s, Ives, Lake Erie 11% (USA) $16.00.

Marechal Foch

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
Marechal Foch is a French hybrid grape that is planted in Canada, Wisconsin and New York state, as it has good resistance to the cold. The wines are soft and fruity - sometimes jammy - with flavors of berry fruit, tomato and a hint of bread with tart acidity. They are priced in the $10-$20 range and should be consumed early with root vegetables and lighter game.

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