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Dakota Spirit

South Dakota Riesling

Dakota Sky Stone Dakota Spirit is a delightful Riesling that shines with its bright acidity and expressive fruit intensity. This white wine hails from the unique terroir of South Dakota, where the combination of cool climate and fertile soils allows the Riesling grapes to thrive, producing a wine that is both refreshing and mouthwatering. The body is medium, striking a perfect balance between vibrancy and richness, while the wine reveals enticing aromatic notes of stone fruit, honey, and delicate floral tones. It showcases a dry style, making it an excellent choice for a variety of culinary pairings, especially dishes featuring savory flavors or spiced cuisine. Overall, Dakota Sky Stone Dakota Spirit offers a charming experience that reflects the character of its region and the craftsmanship of its winemakers.

Tasting notes:


Peach, Apricot, Honey

Peach

Peach

Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

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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