Dry Red Wine
Marechal Foch | Frontenac | Buy Online | All Wines
Historically, east of the Rockies, no single variety of red grape has distinguished itself in the eyes of the wine world. The Finger Lakes have Riesling (a white respected throughout the world), and Long Island could perhaps be said to have its Merlot, but the list trails off precipitously after that. Here at Big Creek, we take a sober view of what thrives in our climate and have cultivated a unique collection of red varieties.
The distinctive features of our dry red wines are their fruitiness due to cool (let’s be real, cold) temperatures during the latter part of the growing season. They have high acidity, again due to cool growing conditions, and soft / less conspicuous tannins due to the inherent characteristics of the varieties we grow.
Marechal Foch
An old variety from the Loire region of France. Small clusters made up of dark, tiny berries. A favorite of our local birds. Wines are always full-bodied with smooth, supple tannins and pleasant aroma of ripe fruits.
Frontenac
A relatively recently conceived variety from Minnesota, known for its cold tolerance and disease resistance. The wines are heavy, bordering on port.