Diamond Petillant Naturel
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Best enjoyed fresh and young, typically within 1–2 years of the vintage release.
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Fried chicken, fresh oysters, spicy Southeast Asian dishes
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Channing Daughters' Diamond Petillant Naturel is a vibrant celebration of New York's viticultural history, showcasing the heritage hybrid grape Diamond. Originally bred in Brighton, New York, in 1873 by Jacob Moore, Diamond is a cross between Concord and Iona. Channing Daughters breathes new life into this historic variety using the ancestral method (pétillant naturel), where the wine is bottled before its primary fermentation is complete. This process traps the natural carbon dioxide, resulting in a gently sparkling, unfiltered, and delightfully cloudy wine. It captures the unique maritime terroir of Long Island's South Fork, offering an aromatic profile filled with tropical fruit, white flowers, and crisp acidity.
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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.