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Dakota Snow Dancer

South Dakota Pinot Noir

The Dakota Sky Stone Dakota Snow Dancer is a delightful Pinot Noir hailing from the unique winegrowing region of South Dakota. This charming red wine displays a medium-bodied profile that captivates the palate with its vibrant acidity, making it both refreshing and approachable. Characteristics of this wine include a beautiful fruit intensity that showcases notes of ripe red cherries and subtle earthiness, perfectly balanced by gentle tannins that provide structure without overwhelming the senses. On the dryness scale, this Pinot Noir leans towards a dry expression, enhancing its food-friendly nature. Ideal for pairing with roasted poultry or a hearty mushroom risotto, this enchanting wine truly embodies the spirit of its origins.

Tasting notes:


Cherry, Raspberry, Earth

Cherry

Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

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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