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.
Discordian Chardonnay 2019 - Red Barn at Jagged Rock
It’s a complex and tranquil Chardonnay showing some likeness to Checkmate in terms of flavour profile. Very good quality, well balanced, its zen-like tranquility every lasting. Drink now.
Silent Partner Cabernet Franc - Red Barn at Jagged Rock
Very good quality, well balanced, it’s like a classic, tasteful, well-produced burlesque show. Vogue.
Drink now, may improve with 3-5 years of cellaring. I would love to see how the flavours will evolve with the tannins it has.
Off Centre Viognier 2019 - Red Barn at Jagged Rock
Was immediately captured by its beauty! I had to do a double take and a step backwards absolutely in awe. Outstanding quality, very well balanced, even at 14.9%, it was beautifully balanced and glamorous. Drink now but can develop for 3-5 years.
Transfiction Rosé 2020 - Red Barn at Jagged Rock
Note: It’s elegant yet substantial. Music playing, a book in hand, this is a great companion without any burden. Very good quality, well balanced, Drink now and relax.
B.M.V Riesling 2019, Quail's Gate Winery, West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Amazed by its intensity with lots of primary characteristics, perfumed with flavours of bright fruits and delicate floral fragrances.
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.
Queen Taken Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: Golden hue with a substantial, rich, almost powerful and still elegant complexity.
Fool's Mate Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: Expressive, Complex yet very approachable.
Little Pawn Chardonnay 2013, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: Pale lemon with golden hue. Exotic but homey. Seems to always have more depth to be discovered.
Silent Bishop Merlot 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: It’s a quiet and restrained intellectual, need time to understand its sophisticated self.
Attack Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: Pale lemon with golden hue, complex and sea-scented exotic aromas that leave you wanting more.
Knight's Challenge Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: Bright pale lemon colour with golden hue, elegant crisp nose with beautiful complexity.
Opening Gambit Merlot 2015, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: Bright medium ruby colour with a purple hue, bright, ripe, and fresh aromas with lots of black fruit and floral nose and a suggestive complexity.
Black Rook Merlot 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: Bright ruby colour with a purple hue, evanescence nose of rose and black cherry.