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SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: August 11, 2009
Media Contact: Robert Weyrich, 605-773-4073
SD Wine Pavilion: The Toast of the State Fair
Pierre, S.D. – Several South Dakota wineries will be featured at the SD Wine Pavilion during the State Fair, Sept. 3-7 in Huron. The Wine Pavilion will be located in the Heartland Building, north of the Freedom Stage on the Fairgrounds.
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) and the South Dakota Winegrowers Association have teamed up once again to bring this popular attraction back to the Fair. Fairgoers can taste and purchase South Dakota wines, visit with winery owners about their operations, and learn more about the state’s growing wine industry. Participants will be able to pair the wines with South Dakota food products as well.
Daily tasting packages are available, which allow customers to sample a variety of over 40 premier South Dakota wines. A Signature Wine Tasting Station has also been added, to highlight wines that are unique, of limited allocation, or of exceptionally fine quality.
Freedom Stage patrons may purchase wine by the glass, to enjoy in the wine garden adjacent to the stage. Wine Spritzers—another new addition—will be available as well. Fairgoers can also buy a bottle, variety pack, or case of their favorite wines to take home.
“We are very pleased with the participation of the wine industry at the Wine Pavilion,” said Robert Weyrich (WY’-rik), event organizer for SDDA. “Our venue is the only place where a consumer can taste a variety of wines from numerous South Dakota wineries.”
Wineries participating in the State Fair’s Wine Pavilion include Black Hills Winery – Spearfish; ChrisaMari Estates Vineyard & Winery – Pierre; Dakota Falls Winery – Brandon; Hahn Creek Winery – Crooks; Pete’s Creek Winery – Burke; Prairie Berry Winery – Hill City; Schade’ Winery – Volga; Strawbale Winery – Renner; Syverson Vineyard – Oldham; Valiant Vineyards – Vermillion; Wide Sky Wines – Bushnell; and Wilde Prairie Winery – Brandon.
“We work hard to create a very pleasant atmosphere for Fairgoers to enjoy our state’s great wines and learn more about the industry,” said Weyrich, “so I expect a large turnout at the Fair.”
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