Cabernet Franc Rosato
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Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1–2 years of the vintage release.
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Grilled salmon, fresh goat cheese, artisanal charcuterie
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Hailing from the unique maritime terroir of Bridgehampton on Long Island's South Fork, the Channing Daughters Cabernet Franc Rosato is a beautiful expression of cool-climate viticulture. Inspired by Italian pink wines, the winery proudly uses the term 'Rosato' to signal its dry, savory, and food-friendly style. The grapes are grown in silt loam soils deposited by glaciers, benefiting from the moderating influences of the Atlantic Ocean and Peconic Bay. Winemaker Christopher Tracy employs gentle pressing and stainless steel fermentation to capture the grape's vibrant red fruit character, signature herbal complexity, and crisp, refreshing acidity, making it a benchmark for East Coast rosé production.
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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.