9 Mile Corner Vineyard

9 Mile Corner Vineyard works entirely with cold-climate hybrid grapes bred to survive Minnesota winters, drawing fruit from its own vineyard and occasionally other local growers. It does not buy out-of-state grapes or pre-pressed juice. The resulting wines tend toward higher acidity and lower tannins, which the winery balances through harvest timing, fermentation choices, blending, and occasional sweetening. The lineup spans dry to sweet, including whites such as St. Pepin, Frontenac Blanc, Frontenac Gris, and Itasca; a Farmhouse White blend; rosés and blushes including Marquette Rosé and Frontenac Rosé; and reds led by Marquette, Frontenac, St. Croix, and the Farmhouse Red blend. Several wines have placed in the International Cold Climate Wine Competition: the 2021 Itasca took silver, the 2022 Itasca took gold, the 2023 Kilkenny Red Marquette earned bronze, and the 2024 oaked Frontenac won silver. Bottles are available for pickup at the winery by appointment.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.