Checkmate Chardonnay 'Attack' 2021

This exceptional wine originates from Canada, specifically from the premier Okanagan Valley region in British Columbia. CheckMate Artisanal Winery, part of Anthony von Mandl's Iconic Wineries of British Columbia, was built on the bold ambition to craft New World Chardonnay and Merlot capable of standing alongside the best in the world. Located on the prestigious Golden Mile Bench, the winery’s philosophy centres on precision, patience, and place, combining meticulously managed estate vineyards with Old World Burgundian techniques to let the distinct Okanagan terroir shine through.

Wine Description

In the glass, Attack Chardonnay presents a pale gold colour, offering an alluring nose of freshly sliced peach, golden apple, and mandarin orange intertwined with an offbeat combination of lemon curd, toasted fennel seeds, and an underlying marine sea salt aroma. Sourced from fruit across four south Okanagan vineyards—including the Jagged Rock and Border Vista vineyards—this 100% Chardonnay is uniquely cofermented and aged for 16 months in two large French oak foudres. This restrained oak exposure crafts a disciplined, full-bodied palate that balances concentrated stone fruit and citrus flavours with a vibrant mineral tension and a textured, creamy mouthfeel.