Mudd West Vineyard Syrah Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 ABV
12% - 13%