Clones
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and vibrant acidity.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled seafood, roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes
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The 'Clones' bottling from Channing Daughters is a fascinating liquid study in viticultural diversity, celebrating the distinct personalities of various Chardonnay clones planted across their estate vineyards in Bridgehampton, Long Island. By blending different clonal selections—which can include Dijon clones, Clone 4, and the aromatic Chardonnay Musqué—winemaker Christopher Tracy crafts a white wine of immense complexity and texture. The maritime climate of the South Fork, characterized by cool ocean breezes and well-draining Bridgehampton silt loam soils, allows these clones to ripen slowly and retain vibrant acidity. Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in a combination of stainless steel and neutral French oak, this wine captures the salty sea air, crisp orchard fruit, and subtle mineral depth unique to the East End's terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.