{"product_id":"checkmate-artisanal-winery-little-pawn-chardonnay-2021-750ml","title":"CheckMate Artisanal Winery Little Pawn Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eThe 2022 Little Pawn Chardonnay is powerful, layered, and beautifully refined, offering aromas of ripe pear, golden apple, lemon curd, and white peach intertwined with notes of toasted hazelnut, vanilla, and subtle spice. The palate is full-bodied and richly textured with a creamy mouthfeel balanced by vibrant acidity and mineral tension. Concentrated orchard fruit, citrus, and seamlessly integrated oak lead to a long, polished finish with depth and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eAbout the Winery, Production \u0026amp; Critical Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCheckMate Artisanal Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the Okanagan Valley’s most prestigious producers, dedicated exclusively to ultra-premium Chardonnay from carefully selected vineyard sites. The winery has gained international recognition for crafting Burgundian-inspired wines that combine richness, structure, and age-worthiness. Little Pawn is sourced from mature vines and produced with meticulous attention to detail, including fermentation and aging in French oak to build complexity while maintaining balance and freshness. The 2022 vintage is highly regarded for its concentration and structure, showcasing the full potential of Okanagan Chardonnay. Collectors looking to buy CheckMate Little Pawn Chardonnay 2022 will recognize it as one of Canada’s most acclaimed Chardonnays, produced in extremely limited quantities and typically available only through allocation or top restaurant programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eProfessional Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e100 Points – WineAlign\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Checkmate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46812806414507,"sku":null,"price":139.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7160\/6699\/files\/s71GIjCAQEiQuP1TjP5Afg_pb_600x600_65718bf6-2f7f-4d21-bd26-095dfe132421.png?v=1778022162","url":"https:\/\/whistlerwine.ca\/products\/checkmate-artisanal-winery-little-pawn-chardonnay-2021-750ml","provider":"WhistlerWine.ca ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}