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Johnson Estate House Red Box Wine

The history of Johnson Estate begins with an English orphan named Frederick Johnson (1877-1960). He immigrated to Canada as a teenager and found his way to Cornell at the turn of the century to study entomology. In 1908, Johnson purchased a circa-1822 home and farm along the banks of Freelings Creek in Westfield, N.Y.  He planted apple, cherry, and peach orchards, and Concord vineyards, and named the farm Sunnyslope Fruit Farm. Johnson worked as an entomologist with the Department of Agriculture in both Washington, D.C. and in North East, PA, where he met his wife, Nan Scouller. In 1920, he built an apple cold storage facility using timber from an 1860’s dairy barn found on the farm. This building now houses our tasting room. According to family lore, Johnson started making wine in the basement of the farmhouse during Prohibition.

GOLD Medals 2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition, 2020 and 2019 International Eastern Wine Competitions (90 and 95 Points). Slightly sweeter than Proprietor’s Red, but with similar Lambrusco fruit flavors in a smooth, soft and fruity red blend. This semi-sweet red blend greets the nose with juicy grapiness and fresh berry aromas, setting the stage for an easy-drinking profile. On the palate it’s soft and fruity, with a pleasant balance of sweet fruit flavors reminiscent of mixed berries and Concord-style character. The finish is smooth and approachable, leaving behind lingering berry sweetness that makes this wine an enjoyable casual sipper with pizza, snacks, or light fare.

Johnson Estate House Red Box Wine Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Bright ruby red
• AROMA: Juicy grapiness and fresh berry
• TASTE: Soft and fruity, with a pleasant balance of sweet fruit flavors reminiscent of mixed berries and Concord-style character
• FINISH: Smooth and approachable, leaving behind lingering berry sweetness
• ABV: 11%