Mudd Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rosato
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled salmon, charcuterie boards, roasted chicken
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.