Brick Kiln Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 when venture capitalist and sculptor Walter Channing planted his first Chardonnay vines in Bridgehampton, Channing Daughters Winery has evolved into one of the most daring and innovative producers on Long Island's East End. Set on 28 estate acres within the maritime climate of the South Fork, the vineyards thrive in well-drained Bridgehampton silt loam cooled by Atlantic sea breezes and buffered by Peconic Bay. Helmed by partner and winemaker Christopher Tracy alongside partners Larry Perrine and Allison Dubin, the estate is a founding member of Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing. Channing Daughters is celebrated for its polycultural repertoire spanning over two dozen grape varieties and an avant-garde cellar program marked by native fermentations, extensive skin contact, and field blends. Benchmark bottlings include their pioneering Ramato skin-fermented Pinot Grigio, Friulian-inspired whites such as Tocai Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, and intricate cuvées like Meditazione and Envelope.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay