Mudd
⏳ 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
The 'Mudd' red blend is a soulful tribute to one of Long Island's viticultural cornerstones: the historic Mudd Vineyard in Southold, originally planted by agricultural pioneer Donald Mudd in 1974. Sourced from these venerable vines on the North Fork, Channing Daughters crafts this red blend to capture the unique maritime terroir of the region. The vineyard's well-drained sandy loam soils and tempering ocean breezes yield fruit with remarkable balance, vibrant acidity, and fine-grained tannins. Winemaker Christopher Tracy employs low-intervention techniques, including wild yeast fermentation and aging in seasoned oak, to allow the site's distinct personality to shine. The result is a savory, medium-bodied red that beautifully reflects the history and maritime spirit of eastern Long Island.
🍾 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.