Merlot Rosato Petillant Naturel
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1–2 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Charcuterie boards, fresh oysters, soft goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the maritime climate of Long Island's South Fork, Channing Daughters' Merlot Rosato Pétillant Naturel is a vibrant celebration of the ancestral method. This sparkling rosé is crafted by bottling the fermenting Merlot juice before its primary fermentation is complete, trapping the natural carbon dioxide to create a gentle, playful effervescence. Unfiltered and unfined, it reflects the winery's low-intervention philosophy and commitment to capturing the raw energy of the vineyard. The maritime breezes and sandy loam soils of Bridgehampton impart a distinct saline minerality, which beautifully balances the wine's bright red berry fruit and yeasty complexity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 when venture capitalist and sculptor Walter Channing planted his first Chardonnay vines in Bridgehampton, Channing Daughters Winery has evolved into one of the most daring and innovative producers on Long Island's East End. Set on 28 estate acres within the maritime climate of the South Fork, the vineyards thrive in well-drained Bridgehampton silt loam cooled by Atlantic sea breezes and buffered by Peconic Bay. Helmed by partner and winemaker Christopher Tracy alongside partners Larry Perrine and Allison Dubin, the estate is a founding member of Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing. Channing Daughters is celebrated for its polycultural repertoire spanning over two dozen grape varieties and an avant-garde cellar program marked by native fermentations, extensive skin contact, and field blends. Benchmark bottlings include their pioneering Ramato skin-fermented Pinot Grigio, Friulian-inspired whites such as Tocai Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, and intricate cuvées like Meditazione and Envelope.
🍇 Grapes
Merlot