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Merlot at its Finest
Merlot thrives in the Okanagan Valley, where our porous soils and long summer days produce aromatic and concentrated wines. By focusing on the distinct sub-regions we farm, we highlight our terroir’s diversity.
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Silent Bishop
Merlot sourced from the west side of the valley, facing a delicate morning sun, results in a wine of freshness, dark fruit, and structure.
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Black Rook
Ripe and opulent, this wine is sourced from the Black Sage Bench south of the town of Oliver. Wild sage brush surrounds this area and is responsible for the floral signature of this wine.
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Opening Gambit
Rich and layered, this concentrated wine exemplifies the warm exposure and porous soils found on the east side of Osoyoos.
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End Game
A blend of our vineyard sites, this wine showcases the class and pedigree of Okanagan Valley Merlot.
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Silent Bishop
Merlot sourced from the west side of the valley, facing a delicate morning sun, results in a wine of freshness, dark fruit, and structure.
![Black-Rook-Merlot](https://checkmatewinery.majortom.dev/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Black-Rook-Merlot.jpg)
Black Rook
Ripe and opulent, this wine is sourced from the Black Sage Bench south of the town of Oliver. Wild sage brush surrounds this area and is responsible for the floral signature of this wine.
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![Opening-Gambit-Merlot](https://checkmatewinery.majortom.dev/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Opening-Gambit-Merlot.jpg)
Opening Gambit
Rich and layered, this concentrated wine exemplifies the warm exposure and porous soils found on the east side of Osoyoos.
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![End-Game-Merlot](https://checkmatewinery.majortom.dev/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/End-Game-Merlot.jpg)
End Game
A blend of our vineyard sites, this wine showcases the class and pedigree of Okanagan Valley Merlot.
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*Exclusive to members