Channing Daughters 'Rosso Fresco' 2021 Long Island, New York

Style 😋: Crunchy, juicy, and full of personality. A swirl of red cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, currant, and spice with soft, silky tannins and bright acidity. Medium-bodied with a dry, refreshing finish—this one drinks easy and is great with a light chill.

Producer: Channing Daughters

Grape 🍇: 58% Merlot, 15% Dornfelder, 13% Blaufränkisch, 10% Refosco, 3% Syrah, 1% Teroldego

Place 🌎: Long Island, New York

Story 📖: Channing Daughters is a true Long Island original— helmed by winemaker Christopher Tracy, the winery focuses on small-batch, experimental bottlings rooted in thoughtful farming and low-intervention cellar work. They pull fruit from both the North and South Forks, making wines that are vibrant, playful, and undeniably food-friendly.

Rosso Fresco is a blend-driven red made from hand-harvested grapes that are de-stemmed, foot-crushed, and punched down by hand. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, then aged for eight months in stainless steel and neutral oak. No fining, a single filtration, and minimal handling before bottling. Just 868 cases made—this is a crushable, versatile red that’ll keep you company year-round.

Pairing 🍽: Chicken and vegetables from the grill