Marquis
White wine grape variety
Also known as Marquis Seedless
Marquis is a white wine grape with signature aromas of pear, green grape, apple. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Interlaken and Lakemont.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on pear-apple fruit with ripe green-grape notes.
- Check structure as soft and low-tannin.
Confidence signals
- Marquis profile
- Medium acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: New York · Finger Lakes · Northeast US
- Classic styles: Cornell seedless white from Athens and Emerald Seedless with large amber berries · Juicy orchard-fruit white profile with moderate sweetness tendency
Common questions
Is Marquis a red or white grape variety?
Marquis is a white wine grape variety.
What does Marquis smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Marquis include pear, green grape and apple. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Marquis?
Documented tells for Marquis: Anchor on pear-apple fruit with ripe green-grape notes. and Check structure as soft and low-tannin..
What is Marquis most often confused with in blind tasting?
Marquis is most commonly confused with Interlaken, Lakemont and Ontario. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Marquis grown?
Classic regions for Marquis include New York, Finger Lakes and Northeast US.