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
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.