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Ethel

South Dakota Petite Pearl

The Cornerpost Grapefarm and Winehouse Ethel is a delightful expression of South Dakota's winegrowing potential, showcasing the unique Petite Pearl varietal. This wine presents a vibrant red hue, inviting you to explore its rich and engaging character. With a medium body, it harmonizes beautifully with a moderate level of acidity that adds a refreshing brightness to each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, highlighting luscious notes of dark cherry and ripe raspberry, which meld effortlessly with subtle earthiness. Tannins are well-structured, offering a firm backbone while maintaining a soft touch, making it incredibly approachable. This dry wine is perfect for pairing with a variety of dishes, ensuring it finds a spot at your table during any gathering.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Cedar

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Blackberry

Blackberry

Cedar

Cedar

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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