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The first planting of vines was started in 1999 with Valiant and Frontenac grapes. Additional Frontenac, St Croix, Concord, and Kay Gray grapes have been planted, bringing our vineyard to over 1,000 producing vines. Schadé Vineyard buys additional grapes and other fruits from area growers, all within 200 miles of the winery.

Wine production in 2001 was over 300 cases, in 2008 wine production reached 4,000 cases. As production increases our wines are available in more retail outlets.

Schadé Vineyard Video - Watch this short video to tour the vineyard and experience the wine making process.

To learn more about South Dakota Grapes please visit http://sdgrapes.sdstate.edu


Shelf Talkers for Schadé Wines

Oakwood Red
Table Wine

An aromatic blush wine with a zesty, fruity finish; (Similar to a Zinfandel wine)

Dakota Red

This is a medium bodied, semi-dry red wine

Black Chokeberry

A semi-dry red with a nutty finish

Christmas Pleasure

A full flavored red wine with a smooth finish; (Only available the week of Thanksgiving through December)

Chokecherry

A semi-sweet red wine with a crisp, bold taste

Cranberry

A light, semi-dry, full flavored wine; (Available mid October through the Holidays)

Elderberry

This is a full-bodied, semi-sweet, red fruit wine that is high in antioxidants.

Rhubarb

A sweet wine with a distinct taste of rhubarb

Strawberry Rhubarb

A light sweet fruity wine

Plum

A semi-sweet wine with a light fruity bouquet and taste; (Comparable to a Chardonnay wine)

Pear

A soft smooth, semi-sweet wine with a subtle taste of pear; (Goes well with grilled salmon, fish, and pastas with white sauce)

Raspberry – Apple

A fresh fruity bouquet with a light finish; (Excellent with salads, fruit and light cheeses, also a nice mulled wine)

Goldsmith White

A blend of white grapes that makes a nice semi-dry white wine; (Goes well with chicken and white sauces)

Prairie White
Table Wine

A blend of white grapes with a sweet taste; (Similar to a Riesling wine)

Apple

This wine is made from apples harvested in late September. It is a sweet wine.

Honey (Mead)

A sweet, light-bodied wine with soft floral notes and a bold finish; (Suggested more as a desert wine than as a companion to a main dish)

White Christmas

A full bodied white grape wine; (Only available the week of Thanksgiving through December)

Tawny 

A delightful after dinner port wine, excellent paired with chocolate

 

It is recommended to refrigerate all wines after opening.