CheckMate Artisanal Winery
CheckMate Artisanal Winery
4.5
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Currently we are open for tastings by advanced appointment only and pleased to offer complimentary local delivery in the South Okanagan Valley, Penticton to Osoyoos. Explore CheckMate's Next World Chardonnay and Merlot. Enjoy spectacular views of the South Okanagan Valley, while experiencing our Single Vineyard focused premium wines.
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Rebecca T
Vancouver, Canada853 contributions
Sept 2021
The customer service here and the experience is second to none. Their staff are fully informed on the product and their wines are exceptional. The tasting room is lovely and the view is even better. I have been increasingly a fan of chardonnay and these guys mean business. Where it does fall apart a bit for me is with their pricing. I understand the premium product and tasting fees, but it is almost $100 per couple for this tasting, and to my understanding nothing is waived with purchase. That being said, it truly is an experience.
Written October 27, 2021
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Hello Becca! Thank you so much for the kind words regarding our great hospitality and the high quality of our wines! We actually do offer complimentary & reimbursed experience fees as part of the CheckMate Wine Club membership! We hope to see you back in the Okanagan very soon.
Written October 31, 2021
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Benjamin
2 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
We had a wonderful experience with Valerio. Valerio didn't offer only a wine tasting, he offered us a wine experience. We recommend this winery to everyone who are looking for great quality wines. Make sure to ask for Valerio, he's the best.
Nous avons eu une expérience magnifique avec Valerio. Il nous a non seulement offert une dégustastion de vins, mais plus encore, une expérience. Nous recommandons ce vignoble pour tous ceux et celles qui recherchent des vina de qualités. Demandez Valerio, il est le meilleur.
Nous avons eu une expérience magnifique avec Valerio. Il nous a non seulement offert une dégustastion de vins, mais plus encore, une expérience. Nous recommandons ce vignoble pour tous ceux et celles qui recherchent des vina de qualités. Demandez Valerio, il est le meilleur.
Written September 18, 2021
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BenenvoyageL, Wow - thank you for that glowing review! Valerio is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about CheckMate wines - and as you now know, it's clear to see! Hope to see you back visiting the Winery very soon!
Written September 22, 2021
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Tee F.
3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Checkmate wines are delicious. We bought a bottle to save for down the road and were delighted to be able to make a reservation for our group.
The staff are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their wines and it comes through clearly with the fantastic customer service they provide.
The staff are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their wines and it comes through clearly with the fantastic customer service they provide.
Written August 22, 2020
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Indra T
Kelowna, Canada24 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We choose our wine club memberships based on good wine (of course) but also on experience. Adi and Nastacia were exceptional at introducing us to Checkmate wines, the history of the winery and the property. The experience here is unpretentious VIP. The scenery is gorgeous… starting out with the beautiful drive through the birch lined road to the stunning building on the bluff. They have taken a page from wine industries in other parts of the world- let people buy a special experience. They will love it and become permanent follower! We are in!
Written May 30, 2021
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Stacey L
Kelowna, Canada3 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
Uniquely designed tasting room offering stunning valley and vineyard views. With 7 different Chardonnay’s in their current portfolio, this is a Chardonnay lovers paradise!
We were highly impressed with the delivery of our tasting experience and the complex wines.
The Merlot was silky, smooth, and layered. The wines have character and you get what you pay for.
We were highly impressed with the delivery of our tasting experience and the complex wines.
The Merlot was silky, smooth, and layered. The wines have character and you get what you pay for.
Written December 6, 2020
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Olivia D
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Friends
Checkmate was one of my favourite wineries to visit in wine country especially due to the amazing staff there. Nastacia first explained in great detail the beautiful mural made of tiles that was at the entrance. I absolutely loved the inside of checkmate, especially the furniture on their patio. Nastacia knew every wine like the back of her hand and she made the whole experience so much better. I loved all the wines that I got to try. I will certainly be returning here again and inviting all of my friends. Thank you to Nastacia and all of the staff for making my experience unforgettable!
Written August 16, 2021
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Blair
Edmonton, Canada14 contributions
Jun 2020
CheckMate was the highlight of our trip to Oliver. Merlots and Chardonnays that have been meticulously cultivated and curated like bottled art. Reanimated by our knowledgeable host, Christian, who guided us amateurs through each masterpiece.
This was the only wine club we joined out of a dozen or so visits. Looking forward to a return visit with more friends.
This was the only wine club we joined out of a dozen or so visits. Looking forward to a return visit with more friends.
Written July 3, 2020
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Lorraine H
4 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Beautiful venue. Excellent and knowledgeable staff. Glasses were beautiful and service was exceptional. For $50 per person I would’ve expected an outdoor seating option, and at least a palette cracker. Or the option to add a charcuterie. One other minor thing, the outdoors of the entrance wasn’t clean and construction/landscaping not complete. But that’s picky and overall this is a beautiful and luxurious stop on your South Okanagan wine tour.
Written August 16, 2021
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Syrah77
Calgary, AB25 contributions
Sept 2021
First I would like to say I’m a club member at this winery so needless to say the wines are very very good. I booked a tasting for 4 people yesterday, 2 were friends that we brought with us as guests as they had never been to Checkmate. The tasting areas are gorgeous and the presentation of the wine was great, however our host talked through the Chardonnay’s so quickly we could’t remember what was said about each one. We were left to enjoy them, then after some time, one of the staff came back to take our used glasses away, and spilled wine all over me. It was an accident and she did apologize, but our host didn’t say too much, brought in the Merlot to taste and left. He never came back. Didn’t talk us through the wine. He came back plunked an order form in front of me and left. That was it. It was not a great experience and considering we are club members I would expect a little more information and courtesy. We just got up and left very disappointed.
Written September 7, 2021
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Syrah77, I'm so sorry to hear of your recent poor experience at CheckMate. I've reviewed the incident with our Team and we will be using this as a learning opportunity to grow and get better as a group. I apologize on behalf of CheckMate and hope you will allow us the chance to show you how truly amazing our hospitality can be.
Written September 22, 2021
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Wilson L
Kelowna, Canada5,139 contributions
Jun 2021
An amazing winery that has unreal Chardonnay and Merlot. We highly recommend checking this winery out, it was such a pleasant visit and the views from the winery are spectacular. Adi was so kind and taught us so much about what Checkmate was about! We can't wait to come back again in the future.
Written June 6, 2021
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