Home Farm Vineyard Refosco Rosato
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of the vintage release to capture its fresh, vibrant fruit and crisp acidity.
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charcuterie boards, grilled octopus, tomato and goat cheese tart
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Channing Daughters is renowned for pushing the boundaries of East End viticulture, and their Home Farm Vineyard Refosco Rosato is a prime example of this experimental spirit. Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, a grape native to northeastern Italy's Friuli region, thrives unexpectedly well in the maritime terroir of Bridgehampton, Long Island. This Rosato is crafted with minimal intervention, capturing the grape's natural high acidity and distinctive dark-berried, savory profile. The maritime breezes and glacial soils of the South Fork impart a distinct saline minerality to the wine. Typically produced using gentle pressing and cool fermentation in stainless steel, it results in a dry, textured, and deeply aromatic rosé that bridges the gap between Old World alpine tradition and New York's coastal energy.
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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.