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CheckMate Artisanal Winery Queen Taken Chardonnay Dekleva Vineyard 2020
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOver the years since its inception in 2013, Queen Taken has become a leaner, more exciting chardonnay, with lower alcohol (now 13.7%) increasing its freshness factor. Deeply rooted in BC wine history, these 45-year-old vines hang fruit considerably longer into the season, allowing the grapes to retain their natural acidity. Deep, rocky soils and old, gnarly vines (planted in 1973) combine to create a wine with florals, sub-tropical fruit, ginger, spiced pear, and wet stone aromas. The palate mirrors the nose and transitions from a rich entry to a long mineral finish with signature sticky stone notes. Since 2019 the Dekleva clone has been joined by the old Wente clone, adding increased minerality and upping the complexity of the wine. In 2020 17 barrels were made, wild fermented and barrel-aged in French oak (50% new) for 16 months.Tasted: 17 November 2022Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $125.00 | 750ml | winery club members |
| BC | $280.00 | 1500ml | winery online/direct |
| BC | $680.00 | 3000ml | winery online/direct |
| BC | $1425.00 | 750ml | winery online/direct |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 514984UPC: 776545802903
