Our latest release of wines is a true showcase of precision, persistence, and patience. These wines have earned some of our highest scores from Wine Enthusiast and we’re delighted to share them with you. Included in this release is our 2017 Opening Gambit Merlot and 2017 Black Rook Merlot, recently scoring 94 and 93 points … Read more
“Winemaking is like the game of Chess, the winemaker must think many steps ahead, anticipating the impact each move will have at a later point in time.” Phil McGahan, Winemaker
There is a reason why the most important wine collections in the world are filled with larger bottles. Magnums, 3L and larger are particularly elegant vehicles for aging.
What originally began as an outrageous dream achieved the unthinkable last year when CheckMate Artisanal Winery was awarded a perfect 100-point score for our 2015 Little Pawn Chardonnay. Now, I am proud, and humbled, to share the news that we have been awarded a second 100-point score for the 2016 vintage of Little Pawn Chardonnay, … Read more
We are thrilled to add CheckMate to our #ShiptoSip wineries offering shipping incentives. For a limited time, complimentary shipping on all orders (3+bottles) automatically applied at checkout. The entire 2015 Merlot collection is now available! Plus a special offer on 2014 Fool’s Mate Chardonnay. Wines of this outstanding quality are a tribute to the BC … Read more