This special release features the highly anticipated 2021 Attack Chardonnay and the 2020 Black Rook Merlot, offering you the first chance to experience these remarkable wines.
Your Summer Allocation is now available through your membership portal. Along with securing your allocation, you can request additional bottles. Our team will review these requests and confirm via phone if your wish list can be fulfilled.
For any assistance during the process, our membership team is here to help. Please reach out to us at membership@checkmatewinery.com.
2020 Black Rook Merlot
Aromas of violet, aniseed, blueberry and dark chocolate. The palate is lively yet opulent with sweet ripe cherry, blackberry, roasted coffee, sweet spice and structured tannins coating the mouth.
Fermentation: 100% wild fermentation & extended skin contact
Maturation: French oak (100% new); 21 months in oak
Crafted: 12 Barrels
Maturation: French oak (100% new); 21 months in oak
Crafted: 12 Barrels
2021 Attack Chardonnay
An alluring nose of freshly sliced peach combined with honeydew melon and toasted fennel seeds. The palate is structured and fresh with flavours of mandarin orange, Asian pear, and salt water. This wine has a mouthwatering finish.
Clonal Selection: Dijon 76, Dekleva, Combret, Old Wente
Maturation: Foudre (50% new); 16 months in oak
Crafted: 2 Foudres
Maturation: Foudre (50% new); 16 months in oak
Crafted: 2 Foudres
