Sylvanus Vineyard Blaufrankisch
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3–8 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled pork chops, wild mushroom tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Sylvanus Vineyard, planted in 1999 on the South Fork of Long Island, is named after the Roman god of forests and fields, reflecting Channing Daughters' deep connection to their maritime land. This estate vineyard features Bridgehampton silt loam soils and is heavily influenced by the cooling breezes of the Atlantic Ocean and the Peconic Bay. Blaufränkisch thrives in this cool-climate maritime terroir, yielding a wine of distinct character. Channing Daughters crafts this red with traditional, low-intervention methods, including wild yeast fermentation and aging in seasoned oak casks. The resulting wine is celebrated for its vibrant acidity, savory spice, and bright forest-berry fruit profile, capturing a unique sense of place on the East End.
🍾 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
Blaufränkisch