Brick Kiln Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Brick Kiln Chardonnay is a site-specific expression from Channing Daughters, sourced from the Brick Kiln vineyard in Bridgehampton on Long Island's South Fork. This vineyard is defined by its unique Bridgehampton silt loam soils and strong maritime influence from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Winemaker Christopher Tracy employs artisanal, low-intervention techniques, often utilizing wild yeast fermentation and aging in a mix of neutral and seasoned French oak barrels. This approach allows the maritime terroir to shine through, offering a wine with distinct salinity, vibrant acidity, and a textured mouthfeel. The name pays homage to the local history of the area, where historic brick kilns once operated, shaping the early settlement of the East End.
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Established in 1982 by Walter Channing on the South Fork of Long Island in Bridgehampton, New York, Channing Daughters Winery is a pioneering estate renowned for its artisanal, small-batch approach to winemaking. Under the guidance of winemaker and partner Christopher Tracy, the winery manages over twenty-five acres of vines, focusing on sustainable viticulture, hand-harvesting, and wild-yeast fermentations. Channing Daughters is celebrated for its experimental spirit, championing unique varietals like Tocai Friulano, Lagrein, and Teroldego alongside traditional grapes, and crafting highly acclaimed skin-contact orange wines, field blends, and site-specific Chardonnays. Signature expressions such as the skin-fermented Meditazione, the wild-yeast L'Enfant Sauvage Chardonnay, and the crisp Scuttlehole Chardonnay exemplify their commitment to expressing the distinct maritime terroir of the East End.