CheckMate Artisanal Winery Fool’s Mate Chardonnay 2020

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Okanagan Valley

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Canada

The Global Fine Wine Challenge

CheckMate Artisanal Winery Fool’s Mate Chardonnay 2020

CheckMate Artisanal Winery

Exhibitor

Fool's Mate

Label

Okanagan Valley

Region

Canada

Country

Natural Cork

Closure

2020

Vintage

13.60%

Alcohol Content

$108 AUD

RRP (AUD)

A blend of five unique ‘climats’ , this wine showcases all that can be achieved when five distinct vineyard sites are brought together.

Barrel aging: 65% French oak barrique (41% new) ; 25% Foudre ;10% Concrete Egg

Additional Features

Aged for 16 months

Ageing Length

Mixed Type Ageing

Ageing Type

Natural Cork

Closure

None

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Judges Selection [GFW23]

2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge

90 | Faint hessian aromatics. The palate is very sweet fruited. A little short.

82 | Milk powder, brown apple; palate hollow and lacks freshness and vitality.

93 | Lean. Winemaker influence stands out - creamy leesy notes + buttery mlf. Lime cordial.

87 | peach rings and lemon gummies, confected and hints of oak. spicy finish

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