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Christmas Cheer

South Dakota Red Blend

Wilde Prairie Winery Christmas Cheer is a delightful red blend that captures the essence of South Dakota's unique terroir. This enchanting wine presents a vibrant red hue that invites you to swirl and savor. On the palate, it offers a medium body that balances beautifully with its bright acidity, creating a refreshing experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing luscious notes of ripe cherries and dark berries, complemented by subtle hints of spice that evoke the warmth of the holiday season. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a smooth structure that adds to the overall enjoyment without overwhelming the senses. This red blend boasts a pleasing dryness, making it a perfect companion for festive gatherings and hearty meals alike.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Blackberry, Baking Spice

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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