The best wines of Minnesota
Discover the best wines of Minnesota as well as the best winemakers of Minnesota and estates of Minnesota to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Minnesota and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Minnesota by region
Looking for a good wine of Minnesota among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Minnesota. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Minnesota with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Minnesota
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Minnesota
Red wines from the region of Minnesota go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, osso bucco of lamb or korma chicken (india).
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Minnesota
On the nose the red wine of the region of Minnesota. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
The best vintages in red wine of Minnesota
- 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2001With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.86/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.86/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.84/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Minnesota
- Marquette
- Frontenac
- Chisago
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Sabrevois
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Discovering the wine region of Minnesota
Wine state of the northern Midwest, polar climate (down to -36°C) imposing cold-resistant hybrids bred at the university. Signature Frontenac locally created as red: signature notes of black cherry, plum, raspberry, fresh herbs and a peppery touch, firm tannins and lively acidity. More structured Marquette (blackberry, spices), La Crescent as aromatic white (apricot, honey, lemon), taut Itasca. Sweet ice-wine speciality.
Unique northern style.
Great white wines of Minnesota
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Minnesota
White wines from the region of Minnesota go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of simple pork roast, christmas salad or thai green curry.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Minnesota
On the nose the white wine of the region of Minnesota. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, tree fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of microbio, earth.
The best vintages in white wine of Minnesota
- 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
- 0With an average score of 3.91/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.74/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Minnesota
- Frontenac
- La Crescent
- Riesling
- Edelweiss
- Prairie Star
- Petite Amie
Discover the grape variety: La Crescent
Aromatic off-dry and dry whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate with lively acidity and signature muscat aromas (rose, fresh grape), exotic fruits (apricot, passion fruit) and white flowers. Extremely cold-hardy. Grown in the northern United States (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa) and Canada for continental viticultural climates. White hybrid variety obtained in 2002 by the University of Minnesota.
Great sparkling wines of Minnesota
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Minnesota
Sparkling wines from the region of Minnesota go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of moroccan style veal brochette, baked pumpkin or rabbit with homemade mustard.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Minnesota
- 0With an average score of 4.20/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Minnesota
- Pinot Noir
- Frontenac
The word of the wine: Trader-Handler
Champagne term for a merchant who buys grapes to make a Champagne wine himself.
Great pink wines of Minnesota
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Minnesota
Pink wines from the region of Minnesota go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Minnesota
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Minnesota. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Minnesota
- 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
- 0With an average score of 3.76/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Minnesota
- Frontenac
- Edelweiss
- Marquette
Discover the grape variety: Marquette
Structured, fruity reds with a deep ruby robe, melted tannins and high acidity. Aromas of cherry, plum, blackberry, black pepper, spices and herbal notes. Dense palate, tense finish. An extremely cold-hardy interspecific variety (to -38 °C on the vine), it is the signature of American northern viticulture (Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, New York, Iowa) and Canada (Quebec, Ontario). Hybrid created in 2006 by the University of Minnesota (descendant of Pinot Noir).
Great sweet wines of Minnesota
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Minnesota
Sweet wines from the region of Minnesota go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Minnesota
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Minnesota. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Minnesota
- 0With an average score of 3.81/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Minnesota
- Frontenac
- Brianna
- Concord
- Sabrevois
- Symphony
- La Crescent
The word of the wine: Mutage
The act of adding alcohol to a fresh grape must or to a fermenting must.
Great natural sweet wines of Minnesota
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Minnesota
Natural sweet wines from the region of Minnesota go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Minnesota
- 0With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Minnesota
- Frontenac
- Marechal Foch
- Leon Millot
Discover the grape variety: Vignoles
Aromatic, tangy whites with a taut palate and lively acidity, showing intense aromas of pineapple, apricot, peach, passion fruit, white flowers and honey. Exceptional aptitude for late-harvest and botrytised sweet wines. Star of the great sweet wines of Finger Lakes (New York), Missouri, Virginia and Ontario, defining the identity of North American continental whites. French hybrid created in the early 20th century by J.-F. Ravat (Ravat 51).
Discover other regions and appellation of Minnesota
A wine route in the region of Minnesota ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Alexandria
- Belview
- Cannon falls
- Chisago city
- Cushing
- Harris
- Hastings
- Jordan
- Lutsen
- North branch
- Plummer
- Rochester
- Round lake
- Spicer
- Stillwater
- Waconia