Mudd West Vineyard Syrah Red
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Channing Daughters' Mudd West Vineyard Syrah is a compelling expression of cool-climate Syrah grown in the maritime terroir of Long Island. Sourced from the acclaimed Mudd West Vineyard on the North Fork—originally planted and managed by the pioneering Mudd family, who helped shape the region's viticultural history—this wine benefits from the moderating breezes of the Peconic Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Winemaker Christopher Tracy utilizes low-intervention techniques, including wild fermentation and neutral oak aging, to craft a red wine that emphasizes freshness, spice, and elegance over heavy extraction. It beautifully captures the savory, peppery, and floral nuances characteristic of maritime-influenced Syrah.
🍾 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.