DAKOTA VINES VINEYARD AND WINERY
2023 WINE MENU & TASTING NOTES
RED WINES
DAKOTA SANGRIA: This sweet red wine is made from cold-climate grapes fermented with lemon, lime, orange, and apple. Dakota Sangria is a light, fruit-full wine that is great for summer sipping on the pontoon or by the bonfire! ABV: 12%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
FARMLAND: Our semi-sweet Maréchal Foch wine has a fruity nose and pronounced raspberry and cherry flavors. Serve it chilled right out of the bottle or try it warm with spices as a mulled wine on a chilly autumn day. Pairs well with sweet-sauced foods such as BBQ ribs or chicken wings, or any meat pizzas. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
ROUGHRIDER: Our semi-dry Frontenac wine has a deep garnet color that complements its distinctive cherry aroma and inviting palate of blackberry, black currant, and plum. Pairs very well with spicy Italian pasta, burgers, or charcuterie platters with bold cheeses! ABV: 11.5
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
HEARTLAND: Our dry Petite Pearl wine. It has notes of blackberries and cherries with a pleasant floral aroma. Soft tannins and just enough acidity makes Heartland a wine to enjoy on its own or pair with a full-bodied hearty dish. ABV: 12%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
MIGHTY BISON: Our dry red Marquette has an attractive deep ruby color, pronounced tannins, and desirable notes of cherry, berry, black pepper, and spice—on both the nose and palate. Enjoy Mighty Bison with steak or burgers, try it with dark chocolate for a special treat! ABV: 12%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
LONETREE: Our dry Crimson Pearl wine with fruity notes of fresh or dried cherries and raspberries with a hint of a floral aroma. Lonetree has soft tannins with mild acidity and a beautiful crimson color. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $21.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $19.76- Vines 12 $18.66)
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
FARMLAND: Our semi-sweet Maréchal Foch wine has a fruity nose and pronounced raspberry and cherry flavors. Serve it chilled right out of the bottle or try it warm with spices as a mulled wine on a chilly autumn day. Pairs well with sweet-sauced foods such as BBQ ribs or chicken wings, or any meat pizzas. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
ROUGHRIDER: Our semi-dry Frontenac wine has a deep garnet color that complements its distinctive cherry aroma and inviting palate of blackberry, black currant, and plum. Pairs very well with spicy Italian pasta, burgers, or charcuterie platters with bold cheeses! ABV: 11.5
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
HEARTLAND: Our dry Petite Pearl wine. It has notes of blackberries and cherries with a pleasant floral aroma. Soft tannins and just enough acidity makes Heartland a wine to enjoy on its own or pair with a full-bodied hearty dish. ABV: 12%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
MIGHTY BISON: Our dry red Marquette has an attractive deep ruby color, pronounced tannins, and desirable notes of cherry, berry, black pepper, and spice—on both the nose and palate. Enjoy Mighty Bison with steak or burgers, try it with dark chocolate for a special treat! ABV: 12%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
LONETREE: Our dry Crimson Pearl wine with fruity notes of fresh or dried cherries and raspberries with a hint of a floral aroma. Lonetree has soft tannins with mild acidity and a beautiful crimson color. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $21.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $19.76- Vines 12 $18.66)
WHITE WINES
DAKOTA WHITE SANGRIA: Dakota White Sangria is a sweet wine with fruit flavors of peach, citrus, and tropical fruit. Garnish with your own fruit or serve chilled right from the bottle - you decide! Dakota White Sangria pairs well with cheese, guacamole, jalapeño poppers, sweet and sour meatballs, pork sliders, seafood dishes, or chicken empanadas. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
PIONEER: (new for the 2023 season) Our sweet Louise Swenson wine with notes of tropical fruits, stony minerality, and clean acidity. Pioneer pairs nicely with fish, shellfish, chicken, and pork dishes or any lightly spiced cuisine. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
SWEET FRONTIER: Our sweet Frontenac Gris white wine has aromas of peach and apricot, with hints of citrus and tropical fruit flavors. Try Sweet Frontier with smoked meats, breads, soft cheeses, or pasta dishes with creamy sauces. ABV: 12%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
PRAIRIE SKY: This semi-sweet La Crescent wine has a light straw color, with a bouquet of melons and citrus, followed by flavors of tropical fruits. Pair this light, pleasant white wine with cheese and cracker appetizers, particularly mildly soft to semi-hard cheeses. The bright acidity of this wine will also go well with salmon, walleye or trout. ABV: 11%
Prairie Sky received the Jefferson Cup at the Jefferson Cup Invitational wine competition.
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $22.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $20.66 - Vines 12 $19.51)
CROSSROADS: (new for the 2023 season - coming late summer) This semi-sweet grape and peach wine combines notes of melons, citrus, and tropical fruits with crisp peach aromas and flavors. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
TUNDRA: Our semi-sweet Edelweiss white wine with a noticeable pineapple aroma and notes of green apple, pear and pineapple. The hills, if we had any, are alive with the taste of this wine. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
MEADOWLARK: (new for the 2023 season - coming early summer) This is our oaked semi-dry Itasca wine with notes of golden apple, honeydew melon, candied citrus, and white pepper. It pairs well with mild and creamy cheeses, fish, shellfish, chicken and food with pesto or cream and butter-based sauces. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
PIONEER: (new for the 2023 season) Our sweet Louise Swenson wine with notes of tropical fruits, stony minerality, and clean acidity. Pioneer pairs nicely with fish, shellfish, chicken, and pork dishes or any lightly spiced cuisine. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
SWEET FRONTIER: Our sweet Frontenac Gris white wine has aromas of peach and apricot, with hints of citrus and tropical fruit flavors. Try Sweet Frontier with smoked meats, breads, soft cheeses, or pasta dishes with creamy sauces. ABV: 12%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
PRAIRIE SKY: This semi-sweet La Crescent wine has a light straw color, with a bouquet of melons and citrus, followed by flavors of tropical fruits. Pair this light, pleasant white wine with cheese and cracker appetizers, particularly mildly soft to semi-hard cheeses. The bright acidity of this wine will also go well with salmon, walleye or trout. ABV: 11%
Prairie Sky received the Jefferson Cup at the Jefferson Cup Invitational wine competition.
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $22.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $20.66 - Vines 12 $19.51)
CROSSROADS: (new for the 2023 season - coming late summer) This semi-sweet grape and peach wine combines notes of melons, citrus, and tropical fruits with crisp peach aromas and flavors. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
TUNDRA: Our semi-sweet Edelweiss white wine with a noticeable pineapple aroma and notes of green apple, pear and pineapple. The hills, if we had any, are alive with the taste of this wine. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
MEADOWLARK: (new for the 2023 season - coming early summer) This is our oaked semi-dry Itasca wine with notes of golden apple, honeydew melon, candied citrus, and white pepper. It pairs well with mild and creamy cheeses, fish, shellfish, chicken and food with pesto or cream and butter-based sauces. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
ROSÉ WINES
SUNDOG: Our dry Petite Pearl rosé wine. It has soft notes of blackberries and cherries with a pleasant floral aroma. Sundog was fermented in a style to give this wine its beautiful rosé color. Sundog is Dakota Vines’ first dry rosé wine. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
TWILIGHT: (new for the 2023 season) Fermented and then blended to give this semi-dry wine its beautiful rosé color. Twilight Is a blend of Louise Swenson and King of the North wines. It’s acidity, notes of tropical fruits, And minerality makes it a lovely addition to any table, porch, or pontoon. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
SUNDOWN: Fermented in a style to give this wine its beautiful rosé color, Sundown is our sweet Frontenac Gris rosé wine that has the unique and complex aromas of peach and apricot with hints of citrus and tropical fruit flavors. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
TWILIGHT: (new for the 2023 season) Fermented and then blended to give this semi-dry wine its beautiful rosé color. Twilight Is a blend of Louise Swenson and King of the North wines. It’s acidity, notes of tropical fruits, And minerality makes it a lovely addition to any table, porch, or pontoon. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
SUNDOWN: Fermented in a style to give this wine its beautiful rosé color, Sundown is our sweet Frontenac Gris rosé wine that has the unique and complex aromas of peach and apricot with hints of citrus and tropical fruit flavors. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
FRUIT WINES
THANKFUL: (coming early fall) Dakota Vines’ first seasonal wine. It is a bold and fruity cranberry wine, with a sweet and tart finish–perfect with holiday meals or for cranberry fans throughout the year. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
COUNTY ROAD: Our best-selling fruit wine, County Road is our sweet pear wine that has fresh, ripe pear aromas and flavors with subtle astringency that is surprisingly refreshing. It goes well with pork, fish and chips, cold cut sandwiches, or just chilled in a glass on the porch! ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $18.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.05 - Vines 12 $16.11)
SUMMER SHADE: Our sweet, black currant wine has a subtle earthy taste with hints of gooseberry, blackberry, and passion fruits, with floral notes of roses and carnations. A customer favorite, Summer Shade pairs well with ribs, grilled veggies, pesto, and hard cheeses. Perfect for sipping on the deck on a warm summer day! ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
LAKE AGASSIZ: Our semi-sweet apple wine presents aromatics of fresh apples that shows crisp acidity and tart flavors, reminiscent of biting into a fresh apple. Made from a variety of apples, Lake Agassiz wine is named for the large glacial lake that covered more than 100,000 square miles of North America. Try this wine with roast chicken, ham, pork chops, Indian cuisine and many soft or aged cheeses. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $18.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.05 - Vines 12 $16.11)
RIVERSHORE: Our semi-dry rhubarb wine, Rivershore, is made exclusively from North Dakota rhubarb. It is softer and smoother than you might expect, but still has a pleasant rhubarb tang. Try with prosciutto and goat cheese, or as a palate cleanser between courses. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $18.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.05 - Vines 12 $16.11)
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81)
COUNTY ROAD: Our best-selling fruit wine, County Road is our sweet pear wine that has fresh, ripe pear aromas and flavors with subtle astringency that is surprisingly refreshing. It goes well with pork, fish and chips, cold cut sandwiches, or just chilled in a glass on the porch! ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $18.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.05 - Vines 12 $16.11)
SUMMER SHADE: Our sweet, black currant wine has a subtle earthy taste with hints of gooseberry, blackberry, and passion fruits, with floral notes of roses and carnations. A customer favorite, Summer Shade pairs well with ribs, grilled veggies, pesto, and hard cheeses. Perfect for sipping on the deck on a warm summer day! ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)
LAKE AGASSIZ: Our semi-sweet apple wine presents aromatics of fresh apples that shows crisp acidity and tart flavors, reminiscent of biting into a fresh apple. Made from a variety of apples, Lake Agassiz wine is named for the large glacial lake that covered more than 100,000 square miles of North America. Try this wine with roast chicken, ham, pork chops, Indian cuisine and many soft or aged cheeses. ABV: 11.5%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $18.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.05 - Vines 12 $16.11)
RIVERSHORE: Our semi-dry rhubarb wine, Rivershore, is made exclusively from North Dakota rhubarb. It is softer and smoother than you might expect, but still has a pleasant rhubarb tang. Try with prosciutto and goat cheese, or as a palate cleanser between courses. ABV: 11%
Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7.20 - Vines 12 $6.80) Bottle $18.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.05 - Vines 12 $16.11)
Dakota Vines produces our wines in small batches, from 20 cases to 100+ cases per varietal (based on the amount of fruit that was available at harvest). For this reason, Dakota Vines does sell out of certain wines during the season.
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