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Kingman Merlot

South Dakota Merlot

Dakota Pride Kingman Merlot is a remarkable red wine hailing from the unique and often underrated region of South Dakota. This Merlot showcases a medium-bodied profile, offering a rich tapestry of flavors that are both inviting and complex. With a medium acidity that brings an appealing brightness to the wine, it maintains balance and liveliness on the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, highlighting luscious notes of black cherry and plum, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and spice. Tannins are medium, providing a soft structure that enhances the wine's smoothness without overpowering its fruit-forward character. As a dry wine, it is food-friendly, making it an excellent choice to pair with a variety of dishes. Dakota Pride Kingman Merlot stands out not only for its quality but also for its representation of the burgeoning wine culture in South Dakota.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Plum, Chocolate

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Chocolate

Chocolate

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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