Research Bianco
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Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant aromatics and crisp profile.
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Fresh oysters, grilled summer vegetables, roasted poultry
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Channing Daughters' Research Bianco is a compelling testament to the winery's spirit of exploration and the unique maritime terroir of Long Island's South Fork. Born from experimental vineyard blocks where dozens of diverse white grape varieties are co-planted and studied, this white blend captures a snapshot of pure viticultural curiosity. Winemaker Christopher Tracy utilizes low-intervention methods, often co-fermenting these diverse varieties to create a complex, highly aromatic, and texturally intriguing wine. The maritime climate, defined by cool ocean breezes and well-drained Bridgehampton silt loam soils, imparts a signature saline minerality and bright acidity to this unique field blend, making it a true liquid laboratory of the East End's potential.
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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.