Channing Daughters
Channing Daughters works with distinctive European varieties on Long Island's maritime terroir. The winery's portfolio centers on grapes more commonly associated with northeastern Italy and Alpine regions—Ribolla Gialla, Blaufränkisch, and Tocai Friulano among them. These varieties find expression in the cool-climate conditions of Long Island's North Fork, where maritime influence moderates growing seasons and encourages the acidity and mineral character these grapes demand. The Ribolla Gialla and Sylvanus Vineyard Blaufränkisch have both achieved 92-point ratings from prestige critics including Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator. The winery also produces a Petillant Naturel Tocai Friulano, a naturally sparkling interpretation of the Friuli classic, similarly rated at 92 points. This focus on lesser-known European varieties—planted and vinified with precision—positions Channing Daughters within Long Island's broader movement toward varietal exploration beyond the region's traditional Merlot and Cabernet framework.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator