Checkmate Queen Taken Chardonnay 2022
Product details
| Management number | 253524976 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$36.40 | Model Number | 253524976 | ||
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Introduction
Checkmate Artisanal Winery Queen Taken Chardonnay 2022 is a white wine from Canada, produced in the Okanagan Valley region of British Columbia. Checkmate Artisanal Winery was established in 2012 with a bold vision to produce world class Chardonnay and Merlot in the Okanagan Valley, setting a new standard for excellence. The winery's philosophy centres on minimal intervention, allowing nature to take its course and enabling the grapes, which are sourced from unique, single vineyard blocks, to fully express their unique terroir. The 'Queen Taken' Chardonnay is sourced from a single vineyard block within the Oliver Osoyoos sub region, known for its concentration and texture.
Wine Description
The wine is 100% Chardonnay. It has a pale gold colour. The aromatic profile is rich and complex, offering scents of butterscotch, spice, lemon curd, and white peach. Further notes include lime, grapefruit, and a distinct minerality.
It is a full bodied wine. The palate is creamy and plush, with a generous core of concentrated fruit. Flavours include brioche, butterscotch, and lemon meringue, beautifully integrated with a bright, focused acidity. Stylistically, it is a powerful, rich, and elegant Chardonnay that balances New World intensity with Old World finesse. The wine underwent wild fermentation and was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. The finish is long, complex, and marked by a subtle minerality. The ABV is 14.1%. The optimal drinking window is now through 2030. The vineyards are farmed using organic practices.
Bestseller ranking
Canada White
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