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Julius 2021 Martin’s Lane Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2022-07-08 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2022-07-08

Julius 2021 Martin’s Lane Winery

Under what circumstances would one open a bottle of Julius except to go on a appreciation trance? One would have to be in a state of mental preparedness to allow Julius to enter. It’s a drinkable art.

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Queen Taken Chardonnay 2018, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2022-02-24 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2022-02-24

Queen Taken Chardonnay 2018, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery

Pale lemon colour, bright and crisp showing some sense of viscosity
It’s gracefully fragrant

At first I had over-chilled the bottle so it was very conservative at first. It slowly blossomed into something quite spectacular. Like a masked skilled dancer telling a rich story through perfectly executed and expressive movements.

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Discordian Chardonnay 2019 - Red Barn at Jagged Rock
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-11-01 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-11-01

Discordian Chardonnay 2019 - Red Barn at Jagged Rock

It’s a complex and tranquil Chardonnay showing some likeness to Checkmate in terms of flavour profile. Very good quality, well balanced, its zen-like tranquility every lasting. Drink now.

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Silent Partner Cabernet Franc - Red Barn at Jagged Rock
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-11-01 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-11-01

Silent Partner Cabernet Franc - Red Barn at Jagged Rock

Very good quality, well balanced, it’s like a classic, tasteful, well-produced burlesque show. Vogue.

Drink now, may improve with 3-5 years of cellaring. I would love to see how the flavours will evolve with the tannins it has.

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Off Centre Viognier 2019 - Red Barn at Jagged Rock
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-11-01 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-11-01

Off Centre Viognier 2019 - Red Barn at Jagged Rock

Was immediately captured by its beauty! I had to do a double take and a step backwards absolutely in awe. Outstanding quality, very well balanced, even at 14.9%, it was beautifully balanced and glamorous. Drink now but can develop for 3-5 years.

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Transfiction Rosé 2020 - Red Barn at Jagged Rock
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-11-01 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-11-01

Transfiction Rosé 2020 - Red Barn at Jagged Rock

Note: It’s elegant yet substantial. Music playing, a book in hand, this is a great companion without any burden. Very good quality, well balanced, Drink now and relax.

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1968 Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port, Taylor Fladgate, Portugal
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-08-24 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-08-24

1968 Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port, Taylor Fladgate, Portugal

This is the last bit left in the bottle. Rarely you find something that lasts long after it’s gone - in every sense of the statement. This is what Timeless tastes like.

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B.M.V Riesling 2019, Quail's Gate Winery, West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-08-20 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-08-20

B.M.V Riesling 2019, Quail's Gate Winery, West Kelowna, BC, Canada

Amazed by its intensity with lots of primary characteristics, perfumed with flavours of bright fruits and delicate floral fragrances.

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Red Icon 2018, Penticton, BC - Painted Rock Estate Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-08-17 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-08-17

Red Icon 2018, Penticton, BC - Painted Rock Estate Winery

Tasted on National Wine & Cheese day. Always offers great value even at its price point so I felt it’s fitting as the wine choice of the day.

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Queen Taken Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23

Queen Taken Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery

First Impression: Golden hue with a substantial, rich, almost powerful and still elegant complexity.

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Fool's Mate Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23

Fool's Mate Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery

First Impression: Expressive, Complex yet very approachable.

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Little Pawn Chardonnay 2013, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23

Little Pawn Chardonnay 2013, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery

First Impression: Pale lemon with golden hue. Exotic but homey. Seems to always have more depth to be discovered.

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Silent Bishop Merlot 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23

Silent Bishop Merlot 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery

First Impression: It’s a quiet and restrained intellectual, need time to understand its sophisticated self.

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Attack Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23

Attack Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery

First Impression: Pale lemon with golden hue, complex and sea-scented exotic aromas that leave you wanting more.

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Knight's Challenge Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23

Knight's Challenge Chardonnay 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery

First Impression: Bright pale lemon colour with golden hue, elegant crisp nose with beautiful complexity.

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Opening Gambit Merlot 2015, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-23

Opening Gambit Merlot 2015, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery

First Impression: Bright medium ruby colour with a purple hue, bright, ripe, and fresh aromas with lots of black fruit and floral nose and a suggestive complexity.

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Black Rook Merlot 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-19 Tasting Notes Kai Chang 2021-07-19

Black Rook Merlot 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery

First Impression: Bright ruby colour with a purple hue, evanescence nose of rose and black cherry.

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