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Pere Marquette Winery, Inc.

Pere Marquette Winery, Inc.

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Ludington sits at the edge of Michigan wine country, where the Morton family has farmed for generations. A trip to France in the 1980s redirected Wes and Elsie toward the vineyard. Today, winemaker Wes Morton works entirely from estate-grown fruit, blending traditional old-world technique with cold-climate varietals. The program spans Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Riesling alongside French-American hybrids like Marquette, Seyval, and Foch. Hunter Red marries DeChaunac, Marechal Foch, and Pinot Noir. Badger White layers Chardonnay, Riesling, and Seyval. The tasting room occupies a converted equestrian tack room.

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Varietals

Pinot NoirCabernet FrancChardonnayRieslingLembergerSeyvalDe ChaunacFochMarquetteVignoleCayuga

When to go

Monday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Good to know

Yes — Pere Marquette Winery, Inc. has a tasting room open to visitors. Walk-ins are welcome, though booking ahead is safest on busy weekends.
Pere Marquette Winery, Inc. focuses on Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Lemberger, and more. Signature bottles include Hunter Red, Badger White, Cabernet Franc, Cayuga White, Pinot Noir Rosé. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, Pere Marquette Winery, Inc. has food available alongside tastings. Having food while tasting reduces the effect of alcohol and helps you taste more accurately. Worth taking advantage of when offered.
Yes, Pere Marquette Winery, Inc. offers vineyard tours. Options include: Tasting Room and Private Tastings. Tour spots fill before standard tasting reservations. Book your tour and tasting together when you reserve.
Pere Marquette Winery, Inc. is in Ludington, Michigan. Phone: +1 231-233-0201. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Pere Marquette Winery, Inc. is led by Wes Morton. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM | Thursday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM | Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Location

1914 S Lakeshore Dr
Ludington, Michigan, United States of America

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