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South Dakota

South Dakota wine guide: the wine region in USA, its Marquette, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
USA
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Marquette
Styles
red · white · sweet
3
Signature grapes
3
Producers listed
8
Bottles to find

Wine from South Dakota comes out of USA, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Marquette, backed by Brianna and Seyval Blanc.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as hills.

Red wine, white wine and sweet wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows bold with fruit-forward characteristics, crisp and refreshing, flavored or fruit-based wines and delightful sweetness.

Producers worth knowing include Belle Joli Winery, Firehouse Wine Cellars and Prairie Berry Winery.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, spicy dishes, light desserts and cheese platters.

decant before pouring.

Climate
Continental
Terrain
Hills
Styles
redwhitesweetfruit wine

In the glass.

Red: Bold with fruit-forward characteristics.

White: Crisp and refreshing.

Sweet: Flavored or fruit-based wines, Delightful sweetness.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

01 Belle Joli Winery
02 Firehouse Wine Cellars
03 Prairie Berry Winery

Bottles to look for.

  • Belle Joli Winery American Riesling, South Dakota, USA
  • Belle Joli Winery Estate Grown Marquette, South Dakota, USA
  • Firehouse Wine Cellars 'Mythical Beast - A Midwestern Blend', South Dakota, USA
  • Firehouse Wine Cellars 'Rushmore' Riesling, South Dakota, USA
  • Prairie Berry Winery Anna Pesa Cabernet Sauvignon, South Dakota, USA
  • Prairie Berry Winery Blue Suede Shoes, South Dakota, USA
  • Prairie Berry Winery Brianna, South Dakota, USA
  • Prairie Berry Winery Pumpkin Bog, South Dakota, USA

At the table.

  • grilled meats
  • spicy dishes
  • light desserts
  • cheese platters

Serving and cellaring.

  • decant before pouring.

Nearby regions.

South Dakota: common questions

01.
What grapes is South Dakota known for?
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Marquette is the signature grape of South Dakota. Brianna and Seyval Blanc are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does South Dakota make?
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South Dakota produces red wine, white wine, sweet wine and fruit wine.
03.
Where is South Dakota?
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South Dakota is a wine region in USA.
04.
What food goes with South Dakota wine?
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Try grilled meats, spicy dishes, light desserts and cheese platters.

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