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Dakota Legend

South Dakota Cabernet Sauvignon

Dakota Sky Stone Dakota Legend is a captivating red wine that showcases the distinct character of South Dakota's terroir. This Cabernet Sauvignon presents a full-bodied profile, offering a luxurious mouthfeel that envelops the palate. With a bold acidity that brings a refreshing quality, it is further complemented by a pronounced fruit intensity, revealing layers of dark berries and hints of plum. The tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that enhances the wine's longevity and complexity. As you savor this exquisite wine, you'll find that its rich and expressive flavors create a delightful, dry finish, making it an exceptional choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant, Black Cherry, Oak

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Oak

Oak

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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