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LaCrescent

2006 South Dakota White Blend

Prairie Berry LaCrescent is a captivating white blend from South Dakota, showcasing the unique terroir of the region. This 2006 vintage presents a delightful balance of vibrant acidity and a medium body, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes. The wine exhibits a prominent fruit intensity, offering luscious notes of stone fruit and citrus that dance on the palate. Its refreshing profile is complemented by a deliciously crisp finish, making this wine an excellent choice for warm afternoons or as a delightful aperitif. With its well-crafted character and unique regional expressions, Prairie Berry LaCrescent is sure to impress any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


White Peach, Honey, Citrus Blossom

White Peach

White Peach

Honey

Honey

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

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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