Describe taste of Marquette wine?

I have a thread in the vineyard section asking about the type of grape to grow in a category 3 frost area. Many people suggested Marquette as a good potential grape.

Does anyone have any experience in what type of wine one can make with this grape? Are there any commercial Marquette grape wine? Anybody willing to share a sample of their own production (shipping paid of course)?

I am looking at buying 125-200 vines and want to make sure that the grape has good characteristics.

I would say its very close to a Pinot Noir with a bit more spice and pepper. Grapeman will be happy to sell you a bottle but you will have to pay for it. Worth every dollar IMHO. Just a fantastic wine and that is why I am growing it also.

Thanks for the reply Mike. Who is Grapeman and how do I get in touch?

look in to Petite Pearl.....it sounds to be more balanced then the Marquette...plus the marquette seems to me a bit aggressive in summer months.....looking into the Pearls myself

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MeadowCreek said:

look in to Petite Pearl.....it sounds to be more balanced then the Marquette...plus the marquette seems to me a bit aggressive in summer months.....looking into the Pearls myself

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Thanks IBG, will do.

@MC I don't think Petite Pearl is hardy enough for my needs. I would need a category 3 grape vine. It seems PP is category 4...

In my opinion, Marquette and petite pearl are hands down the best red varieties for cold climates. I know there are some folks growing petite pearl in zone 3. If you have any microclimate protection you may be able to grow it. I'd try a few vines nd see how hey do. But you can't go wrong with Marquette.