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“Channing is joyfully experimental, growing an eclectic range of grapes not otherwise seen on Long Island.”
“One sip and you’ll wish you had this wine on tap.”
“There are few white-wine makers better than Chris Tracy at Channing Daughters.”
“Its grape-growing, grape-buying and experimental cellar work has made Channing Daughters the East End’s most cutting-edge estate.”
“For visitors who understand that wine exploration means encountering the unfamiliar, Channing Daughters represents the Hamptons’ most intellectually satisfying destination.”
“Innovative and forward-thinking, Tracy was the first to create orange wines and pétillant naturel-style sparkling wines here, and certainly one of the earlier adapters in the entire country.”
“Winemaker Christopher Tracy is famously restless, forever experimenting with one type of wine or another. His second batch of pét-nats includes this slightly cloudy, slightly sweet, frothy, floral delight.”
“A benchmark winery for Long Island, and a relatively rare vinous outpost amid the high-priced South Fork acres of Bridgehampton, Channing’s home vineyards date to 1982.”
“Based in Bridgehampton, the Channing Daughters winery, which also sources grapes from the North Fork, is perhaps most emblematic of the region’s experimental energy.”
“In the stream of East End white wines tasted this year, the most consistently vivacious ones came from Channing Daughters in Bridgehampton.”
“Bridgehampton’s Channing Daughters is the leading producer of pét-nats on the East End, having utilized the method for all its sparkling wines for the past 10 years.”
“Conceivably, Channing's 2006 Mosaico is one of the most sophisticated dry whites ever created on Long Island...”
“And their Blaufränkisch The Hamptons Long Island Sylvanus Vineyard 2019 is pure, energetic and transparent, boasting blood orange, Rainier cherries and briary notes.”
“The wines that James Christopher Tracy makes at Channing Daughters, in Bridgehampton, may not yet be the most polished on Long Island, but they are the most provocative.”
“In the Hamptons, former chef Christopher Tracy makes this dry, exotic, spicy white with apricot and honey aromas from pinot grigio grapes.”
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114 pieces from 54 outlets, 2005 to now.
2026
2025
Dialing in Precision: Long Island Winemakers Take a Qualitative Leap
ArticleBrian Freedman
“And their Blaufränkisch The Hamptons Long Island Sylvanus Vineyard 2019 is pure, energetic and transparent, boasting blood orange, Rainier cherries and briary notes.”
Channing Daughters Winery: A Long Island Gem
ArticleCass Almendral
“For visitors who understand that wine exploration means encountering the unfamiliar, Channing Daughters represents the Hamptons’ most intellectually satisfying destination.”
WinesL'Enfant Sauvage ChardonnayVino BiancoRosso Pétillant Naturel
The Essential Guide To Wine Tasting In The Hamptons
ArticleRachel King
2024
Channing Daughters: A Trailblazer in Long Island Winemaking
Article
“Channing Daughters Winery is a unique haven for artisanal winemaking on Long Island, rooted in a blend of innovation, respect for tradition, and a deep connection to the land.”
My Favorite Things: Channing Daughters Winemaker, Christopher Tracy
ArticleAmy Zavatto
“Innovative and forward-thinking, Tracy was the first to create orange wines and pétillant naturel-style sparkling wines here, and certainly one of the earlier adapters in the entire country.”
2023
Channing Daughters 2019 Vino Bianco Is a Great South Fork White
ArticleLinda Delmonico Prussen
“Channing Daughters 2019 Vino Bianco is a wonderful white to enjoy with the spring.”
WinesVino Bianco
Great Wines in the Shadow of the City
ArticleW. Blake Gray
“He first got involved with Channing Daughters, arguably the best-known winery in the region, by joining the wine club.”
WinesVino Bianco
The rise of New York State wine
ArticleVicki Denig
“‘We can grow and ripen a wide array of grape varieties and make a dizzying spectrum of different styles that few regions in the world can match.’”
2022
Pét-nat for beginners
ArticleNatalie Earl
“An aromatic blend of Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Friulano, giving plush tinned pineapple and tropical characters to this lightly sparkling, lightly cloudy pétillant naturel…”
Something to Wine About: 2019 Channing Daughters Rosso Fresco
ArticleLinda Delmonico Prussen
“One sip and you’ll wish you had this wine on tap.”
WinesRosso Fresco
2021
A Fascination with Friuli Creates a New Category in the U.S.
ArticleHannah Staab
2020
In praise of Pét-Nats: East Enders are rediscovering an ancient method of bubbly
ArticleLauren Parker
“Bridgehampton’s Channing Daughters is the leading producer of pét-nats on the East End, having utilized the method for all its sparkling wines for the past 10 years.”
WinesGewürztraminer Pétillant NaturelBianco Pétillant NaturelSylvanus Pétillant NaturelRosso Pétillant NaturelRosato Merlot Pétillant NaturelMerlot/Lagrein Pétillant Naturel
2019
What's Next for Long Island Wine?
ArticleCourtney Schiessl Magrini
“Based in Bridgehampton, the Channing Daughters winery, which also sources grapes from the North Fork, is perhaps most emblematic of the region’s experimental energy.”
2018
Your Pét-Nat Primer
ArticleTammie Teclemariam
The Insider's Guide to Pét-Nat
ArticleJon Bonné
“For instance, the Long Island wines of Channing Daughters and the Finger Lakes project, Chëpika, have developed loyal followings in New York City.”
Channing Daughters' Long Island Ribolla Gialla
ArticleSimon J. Woolf
“Ribolla Gialla isn't a grape variety you find much in the US, but this skin fermented example from Channing Daughters in Long Island is a convincing effort.”
WinesRibolla Gialla
The Science of Pét-Nat Wines
ArticlePaul Adams
“The winemaker James Christopher Tracy has been making pét-nats since 2014 at Channing Daughters winery on Long Island, New York, releasing as many as 10—white, pink, and red—in…”
2017
Long Island Wines Reach for an Edge
ArticleValerie Kathawala
“It’s clearly a blessing for winemakers who love exploring the edges, as Channing Daughters’ Chris Tracy does.”
East, East, East! Stars from the Other Side
Roger Morris
“Christopher Tracy did not start out wanting to make wine, but when he did, Channing Daughters was certainly the right place to do it.”
Channing Daughters: No frills, no hype, just darn good wine
ArticleBryan Flewelling
20 Wines Under $20: Reds for Winter Moods and Foods
ArticleEric Asimov
“Channing is joyfully experimental, growing an eclectic range of grapes not otherwise seen on Long Island.”
WinesRosso Fresco
2016
Blending innovation and top-notch fruit, Channing Daughters builds national profile
ArticlePaul Vigna
“One of those is Channing Daughters Winery, in Bridgehampton, one of the few open on the island's South Fork.”
11 Wines To Try If You're Bored with the Same Old Varietals
Archived copyChris Hughes
See How Pét-Nat Wine Is Made, From Vine to Bottle in Just Nine Days
ArticleElin McCoy
“Scenes from the 2016 ‘Crush’ at Channing Daughters in Long Island, N.Y., where a New World winery goes way old-school to make the industry's latest craze: a fizzy, funky sparkler.”
We're Crushing on Orange Wine (It's the New Rosé)
Archived copyChris Hughes
“That can be credited to Tracy’s ways with bold, adventurous blends like his Meditazione, inspired by Italy’s so-called vino da meditazione, or meditation wine.”
WinesMeditazione
6 Fourth of July Wines All from Fiercely Independent Winemakers
ArticleMegan Krigbaum
WinesRosato di Refosco
Orange Wine Has Finally Arrived. Here Are Eight Bottles to Buy
ArticleElin McCoy
“In the Hamptons, former chef Christopher Tracy makes this dry, exotic, spicy white with apricot and honey aromas from pinot grigio grapes.”
WinesRamato
The Best Budget-Friendly Summer Wines
ArticleMaggie Hoffman
Pét-Nat Is the New Rosé
ArticleSusan H. Gordon
“On the raw end lies Bridgehampton, New York, producer Channing Daughters.”
Meet Christopher Tracy of Channing Daughters Winery: Winemaker profile
Archived copyVera Chinese
“We want wines to be first and foremost delicious,’ Tracy said in a late winter interview at the Bridgehampton facility.”
Pét-Nat: When Sparkling Wine Goes Au Naturel
ArticleLettie Teague
“Winemaker Christopher Tracy is famously restless, forever experimenting with one type of wine or another. His second batch of pét-nats includes this slightly cloudy, slightly sweet, frothy, floral delight.”
For delicious diversity, check out the spirited Channing Daughters of Long Island
ArticleJoe Appel
“Channing Daughters is a maximalist, catholic-minded winery on the South Fork of Long Island, New York, making exuberant, omnibus wines that defy categorization.”
Drinks strange and surprising stand out from the past year
ArticleJoe Appel
2015
Channing Daughters 2013 Mosaico White — 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
ArticleAnna Lee C. Iijima
“This field blend of aromatic white varieties intoxicates with its exotic haze of cinnamon, orange peel and turmeric spices.”
- Mosaico: 2013 vintage — 91 pts, Wine Enthusiast
WinesMosaico
Channing Daughters 2013 Sylvanus White — 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
ArticleAnna Lee C. Iijima
“Smoky tea leaves and vanilla permeate throughout this blossomy, perfumed blend of white grape varieties (Muscat, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc).”
- Sylvanus: 2013 vintage — 90 pts, Wine Enthusiast
WinesSylvanus
The Wine Stories That Will Shape 2016
ArticleJon Bonné
Best Long Island Wineries to Visit
ArticleRichard Nalley
“A benchmark winery for Long Island, and a relatively rare vinous outpost amid the high-priced South Fork acres of Bridgehampton, Channing’s home vineyards date to 1982.”
Top 10 Wines of 2015: From $20 Furmint to $8,540 Champagne
ArticleElin McCoy
All About Orange Wine
ArticleMadeline Puckette
Long Island Wine’s Hunt for a New Identity
ArticleJon Bonné
Channing Daughters 2012 Ramato Pinot Grigio — 91 Points, Editor's Choice
ArticleAnna Lee C. Iijima
- Ramato: 2012 vintage — 91 pts, Wine Enthusiast, Editors’ Choice
WinesRamato
Channing Daughters 2014 Mudd Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc — 90 Points
ArticleAnna Lee C. Iijima
“An intoxicating whiff of musky floral perfume persists throughout this bright, full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc.”
- Sauvignon Blanc: 2014 vintage — 90 pts, Wine Enthusiast
WinesSauvignon Blanc
Channing Daughters 2014 Sculpture Garden Rosato — 90 Points
ArticleAnna Lee C. Iijima
“Hints of fresh sage lend complexity to cheery watermelon, berry and cherry notes in this refreshing dry rosé. It's buoyantly floral with a concentrated, peachy palate.”
- Rosato di Sculpture Garden: 2014 vintage — 90 pts, Wine Enthusiast
Long Island - The Tasting Notes
ArticleElaine Chukan Brown
A guide to Long Island wines
ArticleElaine Chukan Brown
USA, East Coast: The Sun Rises in the East
ArticleMark Squires
2014
Episode 228: Christopher Tracy
Podcast
“Christopher Tracy is the winemaker and a partner at the Channing Daughters winery, on New York’s Long Island.”
Passion for the Palate: Channing Daughters Winery
ArticleLusan Chua
“When choosing a term to encapsulate Channing Daughters, the word that comes to mind is ‘passion.’”
Reinventing 'Mom Wines': New Lives for Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel
ArticleDanielle Walsh
The Best American Vermouths
ArticleEmma Janzen
The Pursuit of Pinot Grigio With Personality
ArticleLettie Teague
In the Drink :: Episode 75 - Christopher Tracy
Podcast
“James Christopher Tracy was exposed to great wines, wine regions and foods from an early age.”
2013
Channing Daughters Winery Video Interview
Enchanting Sips: Channing Daughters Launches an Ambitious, Addictive, All-Indigenous Vermouth Project
Archived copyBrian Halweil
“From the very first sip, VerVino, the dry vermouth released this week by Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton, is so mysterious and complicated and compelling that it’s hard…”
Orange Grey From Blue Poles Country
ArticlePhilip White
“When I read Long Island on the label I dreamed that Channing Daughters was a novel way of saying Channing sisters which got me to thinking about novels…”
Orange Wines Will Never Be Mainstream
PrintAnna Lee C. Iijima
2012
Long Island’s New Wine Wave
PrintAnna Lee C. Iijima
Expressive Pinks Flourish
Article
Exploring the East End
Print
Orange Crush Empire State Winemakers Go for The Gold
ArticleAmy Zavatto
The 2011 Vintage
2011
America's Indie Wine Scene Uncovered
Archived copy
The New Rules of Wine
Wine Wizard
Archived copy
Island Fever
Long Island Risk Takers Reap Rewards
ArticleLettie Teague
Rosati from the East End
Article
Orange Wines from Channing Daughters Winery
Channing Daughters: Art Meets Science in the vineyards of the Hamptons.
2010
An Old-Fashioned Wine Harvest
ArticleSophie Menin
“It is a portrait from the annual harvest at Channing Daughters Winery on Long Island’s South Fork, where Christopher Tracy, the exuberant and slightly manic winemaker, insists that…”
Venturesome Whites
Article
“Channing Daughters, in Bridgehampton, specializes in venturesome whites with complex scents and flavors that shift as the wines are being drunk...”
Long Island Wine: No Longer a Long Shot
PrintDavid Schildknecht
2009
Impressionism in a Glass
ArticleHoward G. Goldberg
“Christopher Tracy has turned the Bridgehampton cellar in which he makes Channing Daughters whites into a kind of artist’s studio.”
WinesScuttlehole ChardonnaySylvanusTocai FriulanoVino Bianco
2008
Risk-taking Artistry
Print
“Conceivably, Channing's 2006 Mosaico is one of the most sophisticated dry whites ever created on Long Island...”
WinesMosaico
Long Island: El Vinedo de Nueva York
PrintJosé Peñín
Excitement in a Bottle
PrintHoward G. Goldberg
“Its grape-growing, grape-buying and experimental cellar work has made Channing Daughters the East End’s most cutting-edge estate.”
Taste for Wine Can Be Taught
“According to James Christopher Tracy, ‘The funny thing about wine education is that, ultimately, it’s about pleasure and enjoyment.’”
2007
East End's New Editions
PrintHoward G. Goldberg
“In the stream of East End white wines tasted this year, the most consistently vivacious ones came from Channing Daughters in Bridgehampton.”
Uncorked: North Fork Surprise
PrintJay McInerney
“Flying in the face of the local merlot mania, Channing Daughters Winery, in Bridgehampton, specializes in white varietals and white blends, which are garnering good press and finding…”
WinesMosaico
Wine Matters: Long Island
PrintLettie Teague
A Liquid Symphony
ArticleMichael Braverman
“It takes a lot of skill and a sophisticated approach to winemaking to get it right, and Mr. Tracy, with each succeeding vintage, has been turning out increasingly…”
WinesMosaicoVino Bianco
Lured By Long Island
PrintHoward G. Goldberg
I Can't Believe It's Not California
PrintBen Phelan
“There are few white-wine makers better than Chris Tracy at Channing Daughters.”
You Say Roses, They Say Rosati
PrintHoward G. Goldberg
“Although most wineries are content to produce one rosé, or none, Channing Daughters in Bridgehampton offers a handful of rosati, to use the Italian term the winery favors.”
WinesMosaico
Channing Charmers
PrintHoward G. Goldberg
“The wines that James Christopher Tracy makes at Channing Daughters, in Bridgehampton, may not yet be the most polished on Long Island, but they are the most provocative.”
2006
Young Blends of Long Island
PrintHoward G. Goldberg
“The latest editions of two white blends from Channing Daughters, in Bridgehampton, the 2005 Sylvanus and 2005 Vino Bianco, are especially complex.”
WinesSylvanusVino Bianco
Time in a Bottle
“One day perhaps, Christopher Tracy, the winemaker at Channing Daughters, will take the easier road and make larger quantities of fewer wines.”
WinesCuvée TropicalScuttlehole ChardonnaySylvanusTocai FriulanoVino Bianco
New York State: Baby You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
East End Days
PrintHoward G. Goldberg
“On a July afternoon, if you could step magically into Fairfield Porter's peaceful summer paintings in the Parrish Art Museum in Southampton, you would want to take a…”
Uncorked
Michael Braverman
Three Roses, One Winery
PrintHoward G. Goldberg
“Not content with parenting only one new rosé, as many wineries do, the innovative Channing Daughters Winery has produced three.”
A Vivid White for the Table
Print
“James Christopher Tracy, a former sommelier and a chef, makes charming whites at Channing Daughters in Bridgehampton, on the South Fork of Long Island.”
Chardonnay Two Ways
“They contrast an Old World philosophy represented by Roman Roth, Wölffer's winemaker and general manager, and so-called New World inspiration championed by Christopher Tracy, Channing's winemaker.”
2005
Long Island Wines: For East End, a Banner Year
Article
“Channing Daughters, under Christopher Tracy, its winemaker and a trained sommelier, generated some of the region's most exciting single-grape and blended whites....”
Uncorked - If You Want to Try Good Wines Wrangle Dinner with a Winemaker
Michael Braverman
A Bicoastal Update on the State of the Grape: Washington & New York
Archived copyRichard Kinssies & Howard G. Goldberg
One to Watch
PrintHoward G. Goldberg
A Very Hamptons Summer
PrintMichael Braverman
“Christopher Tracy brings a stunningly youthful spirit to the traditional art of making wine.”
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