Mudd West Vineyard Blaufrankisch
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2–7 years of the vintage release, when its fresh fruit profile and spicy character are most vibrant.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled pork chops, earthy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the acclaimed Mudd West Vineyard on Long Island's North Fork, this wine represents a beautiful synergy between site and grape. The vineyard, planted and meticulously managed by the pioneering Mudd family, features sandy loam soils that allow the Blaufränkisch grape to express its full cool-climate potential. Winemaker Christopher Tracy coaxes a vibrant, highly aromatic expression from these vines, utilizing artisanal, low-intervention techniques. The maritime influence of the surrounding Peconic Bay and Atlantic Ocean moderates the climate, yielding a red wine characterized by bright acidity, savory spice, and crunchy dark berry fruit, showcasing a unique New York interpretation of this classic Austrian variety.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded by Walter Channing with initial vineyard plantings dating back to 1982 in Bridgehampton on Long Island's South Fork, Channing Daughters Winery stands as one of New York's most inventive and boundary-pushing artisanal producers. Guided by partner and winemaker Christopher Tracy alongside partner Larry Perrine, the estate champions low-intervention, sustainable viticulture across its distinctive maritime terroir. The winery is celebrated for its remarkably diverse and adventurous portfolio encompassing more than two dozen grape varieties, ranging from skin-contact orange wines like Meditazione and complex field blends like Mosaico to expressive single-vineyard expressions such as L'Enfant Sauvage Chardonnay and Scuttlehole Chardonnay. Through experimental fermentations, pet-nats, and traditional method sparklers, Channing Daughters continues to showcase the dynamic potential and saline elegance of East End winemaking.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Blaufränkisch
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-13%