For the fourth time in five vintages, our CheckMate Little Pawn Chardonnay has received a perfect 100-point score. Secure your six-bottle allocation of the 2019 Little Pawn Chardonnay by November 13 to guarantee access to this highly sought-after wine.
Little Pawn Vertical Set
A collection of all six vintages of Little Pawn Chardonnay, including 100 point vintages 2015, 2016, and 2018 in a collector gift box.
2013 Little Pawn | 2014 Little Pawn
2015 Little Pawn | 2016 Little Pawn
2017 Little Pawn | 2018 Little Pawn
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LITTLE PAWN CHARDONNAY
A fifth 100 point score
100 POINTS
2020 LITTLE PAWN CHARDONNAY
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“This elegant and polished wine once again demonstrates the exceptional terroir of the Jagged Rock Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench. The wine, 88% fermented with wild yeast and aged 16 months in French oak (50% new), begins with appealing aromas of peach mingled with fennel and sage. On the palate, there are flavours of stone fruits, apples and vanilla. The savoury finish refuses to quit.” — JOHN SCHREINER
ESTATE
Jagged Rock Vineyard, Black Sage Bench
FERMENTATION
88% wild fermentation
BARREL AGING
100% French oak (46% new); 16 months in oak
CLONAL SELECTION
Dijon 76 and Dekleva clones
4799 Wild Rose Street, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T1
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“There are aromas of citrus, sage and licorice. The palate is a medley of fruit flavours including Mandarin orange mingled with subtle oak notes. Tropical and citrus fruits are revealed on the very long finish, with bright acidity keeping the wine fresh and lively.”
- John Schreiner
“The wine begins with floral notes recalling citrus, orange and vanilla. The bright acidity gives the wine a lifted freshness, a lovely purity of fruit on the palate and a lingering finish.”
- John Schreiner
KEEPING SCORE
A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE
100 POINTS
2016 LITTLE PAWN CHARDONNAY
100 POINTS
2015 LITTLE PAWN CHARDONNAY
Become a member to receive access to our 100-point 2020 Little Pawn Chardonnay. This powerful, yet elegant wine is only released once a year with limited quantities available.
Please note that inventory is limited and allocations will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to our club members.
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“This elegant and polished wine once again demonstrates the exceptional terroir of the Jagged Rock Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench. The wine begins with appealing aromas of peach mingled with fennel and sage. On the palate, there are flavours of stone fruits, apples and vanilla. The savoury finish refuses to quit.”
— JOHN SCHREINER
The 2020 Vintage of our Little Pawn Chardonnay may very well be the best yet. This particular release boasts a level of concentration, elegance, and complexity that sets it apart, even among its esteemed predecessors.
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“The consistency and the elegance of Little Pawn through recent vintages is astonishing. It begins with floral aromas with hints of marmalade. The wine manages to be bright and rich at the same time, with flavours of peach, apricot and orange. The finish is persistent. 100.”
— JOHN SCHREINER
After many years, we identified two special parcels within the heart of Jagged Rock vineyard, notable for their exceptional quality. These areas were planted in the late 1990s with two selections of Chardonnay. A heritage selection of vine cuttings from our Dekleva vineyard brings aromatics and creaminess, while clone 76 brings freshness and tension. Blending these together results in a balanced, layered, and complex wine that perfectly represents the Jagged Rock Vineyard and offers a distinct story of Chardonnay from the Okanagan Valley.