2018 End Game Merlot - CheckMate Artisanal Winery

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A complex nose, showcasing raspberry, chocolate, spice and deep red fruits. The palate is elegant and refined with more spice, dark cherry, raspberry, chocolate, sassafras, good weight, classic tannins and a long vibrant finish.

Vintage: 2018
Vineyard: Eastern Benches (Osoyoos East Bench & Black Sage Bench)
Aromas & Texture: Complex & Elegant

"The fruit for this wine is from vineyards on the Black Sage Bench and the Osoyoos East Bench. Fermentation was done with indigenous yeast and the wine was aged in new French oak for 21 months. The wine begins with aromas of black cherry, blueberry, plum and spice. The palate repeats the aromas, with flavours of black cherry mingled with spice."
95 points, John Schreiner

"Blackberries, iron, dark plums, cured meat and spices on the nose. A fine twist of balsamic fruit and cedar, too. The full-bodied palate is saturated with firm, powerful yet creamy tannins. Fruity and fleshy, with dark chocolate in the finish. Drink or hold."
93 points, James Suckling

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