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Archie

2021 South Dakota Red Blend

The Cornerpost Grapefarm and Winehouse Archie's 2021 Red Blend from South Dakota presents a beautifully deep red color that hints at the richness within. This medium-bodied wine showcases a lovely balance, making it approachable yet complex. With bright acidity, it brings a mouthwatering freshness that complements its prominent fruit intensity, featuring notes of dark cherry and ripe plum. The tannins are notable but well-integrated, providing a firm structure without overpowering the palate. This is an off-dry wine that enhances its versatility, making it a delightful pairing with a variety of dishes, from roasted meats to pasta. Overall, this wine captures the essence of South Dakota's unique terroir and is a testament to the emerging wine scene in the region.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Blackberry, Spices

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Spices

Spices

Region:


South Dakota
South Dakota

South Dakota, with its expansive prairies and rugged Badlands, presents a unique and challenging winegrowing environment in the American Midwest. The state's emerging American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) are characterized by a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters that test the resilience of both vineyards and vintners. The region's dramatic temperature swings—warm days followed by cool nights—are crucial for developing complexity and maintaining acidity in the grapes. This diurnal temperature variation allows grapes to mature slowly and fully, much like the cooling effects of the Pacific on California's vineyards. In South Dakota, cooler-climate grape varieties are successful in areas with higher elevation and microclimates that mimic the temperate conditions, while the warmer, sheltered valleys are suited for cultivating bolder, more robust varieties.

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