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Rushmore Red

South Dakota Red Blend

Dakota Pride Rushmore Red is a captivating red blend that embodies the spirit of South Dakota’s winegrowing landscape. With its deep ruby hue, this wine presents a visually appealing experience. On the palate, it showcases a medium-bodied profile, offering a balanced structure that is both inviting and approachable. The acidity is vibrant, enhancing the wine's freshness and making it a delightful companion to a variety of dishes. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of dark berries intertwined with subtle hints of spice, which add depth to its character. Tannins are soft and well-integrated, providing just the right amount of grip without overwhelming the experience. This blend is crafted to be dry, allowing the pure fruit flavors to shine through and create a satisfying finish that resonates with the essence of the region. Enjoy this wine during a cozy evening or a lively gathering with friends.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Blackberry, Oak

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Oak

Oak

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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