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Expect a dessert-style Merlot from Canada, known for its soft tannins and moderate acidity, making it both versatile as a single-varietal wine and an excellent choice for blending. This grape variety is widely cultivated in California and Washington, where it often appears as a popular red varietal.
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| TTB ID | 24079001000827 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | CHECKMATE ARTISANAL WINERY |
| Fanciful name | OPENING GAMBIT |
| Class / type | — |
| Origin / appellation | — |
| Grape varietals | Merlot |
| Approval date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Status | APPROVED |
| Serial number | 24ASTA |
| Permit number | FL-I-15704 |
| Producer name & address | PARK STREET IMPORTS LLC 1000 BRICKELL AVE STE 215 MIAMI FL 33131 ICONIC WINERIES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (Used on label) |
| TTB record | View on TTB COLA Online → |
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