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Great White Buffalo

South Dakota White Blend

The Schade Great White Buffalo is an exquisite white blend from the unique terroir of South Dakota, delivering a refreshing and delightful experience. With a light body, this wine showcases a crisp and lively acidity that invigorates the palate. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing bright notes of stone fruit and citrus, inviting you to savor each sip. Its impeccably balanced dryness makes it an ideal choice for pairing with a variety of dishes, while the subtlety of tannins adds a gentle structure that complements its overall charm. This wine embodies the spirit of the region, making each bottle a testament to the artistry of South Dakota's winegrowing endeavors.

Tasting notes:


White Peach, Citrus Blossom, Honey

White Peach

White Peach

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

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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