Mudd Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rosato
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled salmon, charcuterie boards, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
The Mudd Vineyard, located on the North Fork of Long Island, is one of the region's most historic viticultural sites, originally planted by pioneering grape grower Vic Mudd in the 1970s. Channing Daughters sources Cabernet Sauvignon from these seasoned vines to craft a dry, savory Rosato that stands out for its texture and complexity. Influenced by the maritime climate of the East End, surrounded by the Peconic Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the grapes develop a vibrant acidity and a distinct saline minerality. Winemaker Christopher Tracy employs low-intervention techniques, including wild yeast fermentation, to preserve the authentic voice of the vineyard, resulting in a rosé with notes of wild red berries, fresh herbs, and a structured, gastronomic finish.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon