NV Chronicale, Haywater Cove Night Swimming Red, Peconic Bay, North Fork, Long Island, New York

The wine opens with enticing aromas of black cherry, fennel, and dark chocolate, accented by subtle spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and generous, with velvety tannins framing flavors of ripe black fruits and cocoa. Layers of complexity build toward a long, lingering finish that is both smooth and structured, leaving impressions of fruit and spice that echo long after the last sip.

Night Swimming is part of the Haywater Cove collection, born along the North Fork of Long Island where land, sea, and vines converge. This blend reflects the adventurous spirit of winemaker Alie Shaper, who pushes beyond traditional Bordeaux-style proportions to create a wine that is bold, distinctive, and uniquely expressive of its coastal terroir. The inclusion of the modern hybrid Corot Noir adds a subtle twist, contributing freshness, color, and structure to the wine.

A thoughtful balance of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Malbec, 9% Syrah, 8% Petit Verdot, and 5% Corot Noir, this red blend highlights both noble Bordeaux grapes and a touch of innovation. Cabernet Sauvignon provides backbone and dark fruit, Malbec adds plushness, Syrah offers spice, Petit Verdot intensifies depth, and Corot Noir elevates acidity and vibrancy.

"Haywater Cove Night Swimming" refers to a special adult or family night swim events at water parks like Parrot Cove, often featuring themed nights. These events allow swimming after dark festivities.

Haywater Cove is a real place, a little sanctuary where three creeks meet at the mouth of a harbor in Peconic Bay, where land and sea meet and winds of the Atlantic slow to a gentle breeze. It is where one can kick back, and relax by the lazy tides, salty air, and sunshine. The wines in this series by Alie Shaper are a tribute to the Cove and are non-vintage and sweetly priced for the quotidian.

Brooklyn Oenology (BOE) is an ode to the borough’s culture and is inspired by the desire to bring New Yorkers’ wines from their own state. Winemaker Alie Shaper expands the concept of terroir — how a particular region’s climate, soils, and aspects influence wine and give it a sense of place — by incorporating pieces by Brooklyn artists on every label. Each vintage highlights the very best of New York state’s wine country.