Checkmate Fool's Mate Chardonnay

Checkmate Fool’s Mate Chardonnay opens with an alluring bouquet of baked apple, ripe pear, and lemon zest, layered with subtle hints of toasted hazelnut, vanilla bean, and wet stone minerality. On the palate, it is full-bodied and luxuriously textured, offering rich flavours of white peach, lemon curd, and crème brûlée. These are beautifully integrated with well-judged oak influence, delivering nuances of spice and a gentle, creamy mouthfeel. The wine’s lively acidity adds balance and freshness, leading into a long, refined finish marked by notes of toasted almond, citrus peel, and a delicate mineral salinity. This is a sophisticated and expressive Chardonnay that showcases both power and elegance, capturing the unique character of the Okanagan Valley.