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Tasting Room Menu

DAKOTA VINES VINEYARD AND WINERY
2022 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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)


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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2020 Bottle $19 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.10 - Vines 12 $16.15)
2021 Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)


BADLANDS: Dakota Vines’ first red wine blend, Badlands is our dry blend of Frontenac, Marquette, and Petite Pearl grapes. This wine has notes of blackberry, plum, and light spice with a cherry and floral aroma. Badlands is a great match with salmon, roasted chicken, or pasta dishes. ABV: 12%
Glass $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)


​HEARTLAND: New in 2022. 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 $7.50 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.75 - Vines 12 $6.38)     
2021 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 $7.50 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.75 - Vines 12 $6.38)     
2021 Bottle $21.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $19.75 - 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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)


FLICKERTAIL: These white wines are made from the Brianna grape. Each has tropical fruit aromas and slight floral characteristics with honey, apricot, and peach flavors.
Flickertail (sweet): Smooth and easy, this sweet wine pairs well with any soft cheeses, pastas with creamy sauces, and meat and cheese platters—particularly those with breads and smoked meats. ABV: 10.5%
Flickertail (semi-dry): Silky &  light, this off-dry wine pairs well with a pre-meal salad, or with lighter meals such as roasted vegetables, fish, or light pasta dishes with oil-based sauces. ABV: 11%

Glass $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2020 Bottle $19 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.10 - Vines 12 $16.15)


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%
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Glass $8 (Vines 3 & 6 $7,20 - Vines 12 $6.80)     
2021 Bottle $24.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $22.46 - Vines 12 $21.20)


​TUNDRA:  New in 2022. 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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)


ROSÉ WINES
SUNDOG: New in 2022. 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 $7.50 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.75 - Vines 12 $6.38)     
2021 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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 Bottle $19.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.96 - Vines 12 $16.96)


FRUIT WINES
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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 Bottle $18.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.05 - Vines 12 $16.11)


​SUMMER SHADE (SOLD OUT): 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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 Bottle $18.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.05 - Vines 12 $16.11)


​PEACE GARDEN: This semi-sweet plum wine is subtly sweet with rich plum flavor and aromatics, with just a hint of tartness. Enjoy our Peace Garden wine with pork chops, lamb or  spicy Asian food. ABV: 10%
Glass $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 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 $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2020 Bottle $18 (Vines 3 & 6 $16.20 Vines 12 $15.30)
2021 Bottle $18.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.05 - Vines 12 $16.11)


​SHELTERBELT: Our semi-sweet chokecherry wine, Shelterbelt, is made from local chokecherries, grown in farmstead shelterbelts for many years! Try this wine with fruit-infused cheeses, sharp cheddar cheese, or roasted chicken or duck. ABV: 11.5% 
Glass $7 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.30 - Vines 12 $5.95)     
2021 Bottle $18.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $17.05 - Vines 12 $16.11)


​THANKFUL (SOLD OUT): Dakota Vines’ first seasonal wine. It is a bold and fruity cranberry wine, with a sweet and tart finish that will pair well with holiday meals or for cranberry fans throughout the year. ABV: 11% 
Glass $7.50 (Vines 3 & 6 $6.75 - Vines 12 $6.38)   ​   
2021 Bottle $20.95 (Vines 3 & 6 $18.86 - Vines 12 $17.81) 


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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