Channing Daughters, Rosato Lagrein, 2025

Lagrein, the dark-skinned Alto Adige variety, remains rare on Long Island—Channing Daughters were among the first to plant and press it on the East End. This dry rosé opens with forest floor and hazelnut, moves into red grapefruit, pink peppercorn, honeydew, and honeysuckle, and finishes with plum and salty minerals. The palate is crunchy and zippy, medium-bodied with balanced alcohol and a long mineral finish. A vivid example of how off-the-beaten-track varieties can reveal unexpected dimensions when rooted in unfamiliar soil.