Sylvanus Petillant Naturel
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of the vintage release to appreciate its fresh, vibrant effervescence and primary fruit character.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters, fish tacos, soft goat cheese
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Named after the Roman god of the woods and fields, the Sylvanus Petillant Naturel from Channing Daughters is a vibrant celebration of their sustainably farmed Sylvanus vineyard in Bridgehampton, Long Island. This field blend of Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, and Muscat Ottonel is crafted using the ancient m thode ancestrale, where the wine is bottled before primary fermentation completes, trapping the natural carbon dioxide to create a gentle, cloudy effervescence. Winemaker Christopher Tracy embraces a low-intervention approach, allowing the maritime influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the unique glacial soils of the South Fork to shine through. The result is an aromatic, texturally intriguing sparkling wine that captures the wild, coastal energy of eastern Long Island.
🍾 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.