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CheckMate Artisanal Winery Black Rook Merlot 2017
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaBlack Rook is farmed on the poor soils of the Black Sage Bench, from a site pushed up against the Okanagan Highlands at 300+ metres above sea level — essentially a one single vineyard wine. It is a warm, sandy site with low vigour that produces small clusters that yield intense black fruit with power and finesse. The texture leads to a well-defined black cherry and cassis affair with just the right level of roasted coffee and licorice in the finish. Opulent is a good word for this 100 percent wild fermented edition. Black Rook has always been on the indulgent side, but as has been the case in the past with light feet. In 2017 it was drier (yeah), and along with a cool fall, helped to slow maturity, adding complexity to this unabashed New World merlot.Tasted: 12 June 2021Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $95.00 | 750ml | winery direct, restaurants, select private wine shops |
| BC | $215.00 | 1500ml | winery direct, restaurants, select private wine shops |
| BC | $480.00 | 3000ml | winery direct, restaurants, select private wine shops |
| BC | $989.00 | 6000ml | winery direct, restaurants, select private wine shops |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 655431UPC: 776545802231
CheckMate Artisanal Winery Opening Gambit Merlot 2017Upper Bench Merlot Estate Grown 2017
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