2013 Capture Chardonnay - CheckMate Artisanal Winery

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A struggling, natural ferment contributes a lifted, perfumed nose reminiscent of mandarin blossom with a wild element. The palate opens with spice and creamy stone fruits, which are overtaken by minerals and a keen acidity, smoothly interwoven with an oak influence.

Vintage: 2013
Vineyard: Border Vista Vineyard
Aromas & Texture: Wild & Bright

CheckMate Winery Capture Chardonnay Bottle

Border Vista Vineyard

This single parcel, planted in 1997 to Dijon clonal material, is a mere ten metres from the BC-Washington border on the east side of Osoyoos Lake.

The vineyard, with Anarchist Mountain towering above it to the east, has a slight undulations characteristics of what was once the floor of a large glacial lake.

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This is lush and succulent at once, the peach, apple pie and subtle spice notes picking up pastry and saline mineral accents on the lingering aftertaste. Terrific intensity, building to a long, toasty finish.
93 Points, Wine Spectator

It has complex nut, lemon and lees, a hint of butter and peach and nectarine stone fruit. The palate shows nut, lees, butter, then crisp, lemon, citrus zest and a touch of caramel. Nice complexity unfolds before the stony mineral notes open up on a long finish.
92 Points, Rhys Pender

Border Vista Vineyard

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