Queen Taken Chardonnay 2018, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
Pale lemon colour, bright and crisp showing some sense of viscosity
It’s gracefully fragrant
At first I had over-chilled the bottle so it was very conservative at first. It slowly blossomed into something quite spectacular. Like a masked skilled dancer telling a rich story through perfectly executed and expressive movements.
Red Icon 2018, Penticton, BC - Painted Rock Estate Winery
Tasted on National Wine & Cheese day. Always offers great value even at its price point so I felt it’s fitting as the wine choice of the day.