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Brianna

2006 South Dakota White Blend

Prairie Berry Brianna is a delightful white blend hailing from the picturesque region of South Dakota, with its 2006 vintage showcasing the distinctive charm of its origin. This wine boasts a medium body, presenting a refreshing mouthfeel that invites exploration. Its acidity is bright and lively, adding a crisp edge that balances beautifully with the wine's prominent fruit intensity, where notes of tropical fruits and vibrant citrus come to the forefront. On the palate, the wine is elegantly dry, making it an ideal companion for a variety of culinary delights. Prairie Berry Brianna embodies the essence of South Dakota's unique terroir, offering a delightful tasting experience that is both approachable and memorable.

Tasting notes:

White Peach, Honey, Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Honey

Citrus Blossom

Region:

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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