AVA: North Dakota, Cass County (Absaraka)
Grower: North Dakota State University
11.5 % alc/vol
Prairie Star (Vitis spp. hybrid) is a cold-hardy white hybrid grape cultivar developed by Elmer Swenson in Wisconsin and released in the 1990s. It is valued for its exceptional winter hardiness, early ripening, moderate disease resistance, reliable sugar–acid balance, clean, lightly floral aromatics, and uncommon palate fullness for northern whites.
Cool-fermented to preserve delicate orchard-fruit and spring-blossom aromatics.
Balanced freshness and gentle sweetness define this quaffable, yet distinctive wine.
Pair with: soft-ripened cheeses, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, and East Asian dishes (especially Thai), fresh salads, and cedar-planked salmon.
Chemistry Profile
| Stage | Alc. (% v/v) | °Brix | pH | TA (g/L) | Malic (g/L) | RS (g/L) |
| Harvest | — | 19.7 | 3.14 | 8.63 | 6.4 | — |
| Bottling | 11.2 | — | 3.57 | 5.39 | 0.8 | 18.6 |
Availability
| Price | $20 |
| Cases | 4 |
| Released | 2026 April 18 |
Packaging
| Bottle: | 750 mL 30W65F Clear Flint Bordeaux Wine Bottles |
| Closure: | Amorim Xpür: 44×24 mm |
| Capsule: | Material: PVC Heat Shrink Sleeves; Matte Black; 33 mm Ø x 60 mm H |
| Label: | Northern Plains Label: BOPP, matte varnish; 178 mm L x 102 mm H (4″x7″) |