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Dakota Thunder

South Dakota Chardonnay

Dakota Sky Stone Dakota Thunder is a captivating Chardonnay hailing from the scenic region of South Dakota. This delightful white wine boasts a medium body that offers a pleasingly smooth mouthfeel, making it incredibly approachable. With a lively acidity, it delivers a crisp and refreshing experience with each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing vibrant notes of green apple and pear, complemented by subtle hints of citrus that elevate its overall appeal. The wine's dryness enhances its food-friendly nature, making it a perfect pairing for seafood dishes or light salads. Dakota Sky Stone Dakota Thunder is truly a delightful representation of the emerging winemaking potential in South Dakota.

Tasting notes:


Apple Pie, Butter, Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

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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