Gewurztraminer Petillant Naturel
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Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1â3 years of the vintage release.
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Spicy Thai curry, classic pork dumplings, or soft, washed-rind cheeses.
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Channing Daughters' Gewurztraminer Petillant Naturel is a vibrant, ancestral-method sparkling wine that captures the playful, aromatic potential of the Gewurztraminer grape on Long Island's East End. Produced using the ancient 'pÊt-nat' technique, the wine is bottled before its primary fermentation is complete, trapping the natural carbon dioxide to create a gentle, rustic effervescence. Unfiltered and unfined, it remains cloudy with active yeasts, offering a textured, raw expression of the maritime terroir of Bridgehampton. The cool ocean breezes and unique silt-loam soils of the South Fork preserve the grape's bright acidity while allowing its exotic, floral, and spicy character to shine. This bottling represents the winery's experimental spirit and commitment to minimal-intervention winemaking.
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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.