My favorite Marquettes have all been from Vermont, and the Upper Hudson Valley. And I am looking to taste more. But the results have been very very impressive. But this one was from New Hampshire.
Poocham Hill Winery began in 1978 when Mame ODette and Steve Robbins found a vineyard in Tilton, New Hampshire that had Baco Noir and Marechal Foch wine grapes for sale. They made 20 gallons of wine.
Mame had a goal of owning a farm. In 1998, after looking for years, she found a piece of property - Poocham Hill Farm started producing organic vegetables for farmers markets and the local co-ops. Steve planted his first vines that year. Today they grow Marechal Foch, Frontenac, Sevyal Blanc, LaCrosse, and St Croix, Noiret, Chandonel, Chelois, Traminette, Marquette, and Frontenac Gris.
In 2004 Mame and Steve built out their winery in the 1830’s vintage barn. Poocham Hill farm started its transformation into a full blown winery. In 2016, with more than 1,600 vines producing 9 varietals, Poocham Hill Winery started producing quality wines.
Poocham Hill Winery Marquette 2015 was aged in French oak, and had a big body and deep red color, with notes of black raspberry and cassis. The finish was a big mouth full of dark ripe fruit, spice, and black pepper. White toast and vanilla slowly melted into a lovely spicy finish and fresh fruit.
I had never heard of Poocham Hill Winery before tasting this. But I have to tell you, it was very, very impressive! Chalk up another terrific Marquette for the Northeast!