2014 Knight's Challenge Chardonnay - CheckMate Artisanal Winery

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This is a classic Chardonnay with complex powerful fruit, buttery notes and well integrated oak. The palate has an enticing mouthfeel, minerality and green tea notes.

Vintage: 2014
Vineyard: Sunset Vineyard, Black Sage Bench
Aromas & Texture: Exuberant + Enticing

CheckMate Artisinal Winery Knight's Challenge Chardonnay

Sunset Vineyard

Situated south of Jagged Rock Vineyard and perfectly aligned with a gap in the range across the valley, this vineyard basks in the sun late into the evening. Thirty years ago, we planted Dijon clones 76 & 95 on soils formed by glacial meltwaters.

The vines grow in gravelly sand, and the site slopes to the southwest. This warm exposure and highly porous soils produce classic Chardonnay that exudes character.

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"It begins with aromas of citrus and peach, leading to flavours of spice and fruit mingled with oak. The minerals on the spine give the wine a little grip."
93 points, John Schreiner

"The half-dozen Chardonnays from this new producer are subtly differentiated, and reward your extra attention. This is comprised of Dijon clones, fermented with wild yeasts and aged 17 months in 45% new French oak. It's gracefully layered with blended flavors of apple, lemon and melon. It finishes with pleasing tastes of butter cookie and fresh mint."
92 points, Wine Enthusiast

2014 Knight’s Challenge Chardonnay

Sunset Vineyard

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