2020 Independence

Tasting Notes

Our Marquette Reserve is deep garnet with shadows of royal purple while aromas of plum and earthiness fill the glass. Pepper and spice with hints of plum, fig and vanilla saturate the palate. The soft tannins and a gentle hint of oak linger on the finish.

Winemaker's Notes

Independence is a limited production, dry red wine that we make using the very best of our own hand-harvested marquette grapes. Independence is aged in French oak to produce a well-balanced wine with a complex flavor profile that blends subtle earthiness with the wonderful fruitiness and spice characteristics of marquette grapes.

A Touch of History

We named this wine to celebrate the creation of our nation and the independent spirit. The American Revolution achieved freedom from British control and independence and granted the freedom of our citizenry to govern collectively for the common good.

Independence - for the strong and independent-minded.

Awards

2013 Independence – Best Red Wine – 2015 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition

2013 Independence – Double Gold – 2015 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition

2014 Independence – Bronze – 2017 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

2015 Independence – Bronze – 2018 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

2015 Independence – Silver – 2019 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

2015 Independence – Gold – 2019 New York Wine Classic

2015 Independence – Best Marquette – 2019 New York Wine Classic