CheckMate Artisanal Winery 2015 Capture Chardonnay

CheckMate Artisanal Winery 2015 Capture Chardonnay

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

$90

Now in its third vintage release, the 2015 Capture shows winemaker Phil McGahan really dialling in his efforts. This isn’t what one might expect coming from a warm southern Okanagan site (Border Vista Vineyard in Osoyoos, nestled next to the Washington State border) and an incredibly warm vintage. Showing less richness and concentration than past Captures, this sleek and complex Chardonnay is super impressive thanks to the balance of intensity and freshness. Eight barrel production. Drink over the next three to five years. Highly Recommended. (92/100)