Sylvanus Vineyard Tocai Friulano
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from vintage release.
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cured meats like prosciutto, grilled seafood, spring vegetable risotto
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Sylvanus Vineyard, planted in 1999 in Bridgehampton, is one of Channing Daughters' most distinctive sites, named after the Roman deity of forests and fields. This wine highlights Tocai Friulano, a grape native to northeastern Italy that has found an unexpected but highly successful home in the maritime climate of Long Island's South Fork. Grown in Bridgehampton silt loam soils, the grapes benefit from cool ocean breezes that preserve acidity and prolong the growing season. The winery employs artisanal, low-intervention techniques, often utilizing wild yeast fermentation and neutral oak or stainless steel aging to preserve the grape's delicate floral, bitter almond, and mineral nuances. This bottling represents a bridge between Old World Friulian tradition and modern East End innovation.
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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.