 | Marquette Grape Vine. Marquette Grape: The Cold-Hardy Winemaker's Delight The Marquette Grape (Vitis vinifera 'Marquette') is a beloved Red Wine Grape variety! Introduced in 2006 by the University of Minnesota, Marquette is renowned for producing medium-bodied, dry red wines! With a flavor described as having notes of cherry, berry, black pepper, and spice! Marquette has become a favorite among northern winemakers because of its ability to handle winter temperatures as low as -36° F without serious injury. Cold-hardy,... - Marquette Grape Vine. |