Merlot Rosato Petillant Naturel
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Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1–2 years of the vintage release.
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Charcuterie boards, fresh oysters, soft goat cheese
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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.
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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.