Creekside Estate Winery is run by a group of like-minded industry professionals focused on producing distinctive wines that push conventions and reflect the unique micro-climates of the Niagara Peninsula. Creekside's signature varietals, sauvignon blanc and syrah, have been crafted in a variety of styles over the years and they have earned a dedicated following for their award-winning bottles. Star winemaker, Rob Power, has expertly shaped the winemaking program at Creekside for over 20 years and recently won the 2024 Cuvée Winemaker of Excellence Award, a well-deserved accomplishment for his talent and leadership in the industry.
Wines included this month
October 2024
2-Bottle Red & White: 2021 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, 2020 Iconoclast Syrah 2-Bottle Red Only: 2020 Laura’s Red, 2020 Reserve Meritage 2-Bottle White Only: 2021 Red Tractor Chardonnay, 2023 Reserve Viognier
3-Bottle Red & White: 2022 Iconoclast Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, 2020 Red Tractor Cabernet Franc, 2020 Iconoclast Syrah 3-Bottle Red Only: 2020 Red Tractor Cabernet Merlot, 2020 Laura’s Red, 2020 Reserve Meritage 3-Bottle White Only: 2023 Riesling, 2021 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Reserve Viognier
Appearance: Bright, golden straw in colour.
Nose: Minerally, sweet grass, and green plum bouquet.
Palate: Medium-bodied, crisply dry, gooseberry and lime flavours, with a long fresh finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now and through
2025.
Food Pairing: Prawn raviolo, chicken in white wine sauce, Dover sole with butter and parsley, vegetables in yellow curry, and apple-and-herb-roasted pork chops.
Appearance: Deep purple colour.
Nose: Cedary, mulberry nose with oak spice and a white pepper note.
Palate: Full-bodied, dry, black plum and mulberry flavours carried on lively acidity.
Firmly structured, finishing on a bitter chocolate note.
Quality: 89 – 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+ / Outstanding. Drink now, but will reward 1 – 2 years of cellaring.
Awards:
Silver — 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards
Food Pairing: Yogurt-marinated lamb kebabs with garlic and rosemary, mapo tofu and vegetables over steamed rice, chipotle burgers, venison vindaloo, and roast
beef with buttery mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.
Appearance: Bright, straw colour.
Nose: Floral, peachy nose with oak spice notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, beautifully balanced, white peach flavour.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now and through 2026.
Food Pairing: Tandoori chicken skewers, spiced cashew dip, poached salmon in white wine and garlic broth, fish tacos with tropical fruit salsa, and raw spiralized
Thai salad.
Appearance: Dense purple in colour.
Nose: Cedary, spicy, blackberry and blueberry nose with undergrowth and vanilla oak notes.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, dry, savoury black fruit flavours with lively acidity, finishing with ripe, polished tannins.
Quality: 89 – 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+ / Outstanding. Hold 1-2
years.
Food Pairing: Black beluga lentil and mushroom ragù, seafood and pancetta pasta,
creamy bacon mushroom chicken, red wine-braised lamb shanks, and Tex-Mex beef tacos.
Geographical Indication: VQA St. David’s Bench
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Select vineyards in St. David’s Bench
Alcohol: 11.5%
Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
Cases Produced: 618
Appearance: Bright. Pale straw colour.
Nose: Savoury aromatics of buttered popcorn, oak spice, and vanilla.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body. Green apple, orange rind, butterscotch, and
hints of baking spice. Creamy mouthfeel with a long finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Dungeness crab-fried rice, leek and potato pot pie, Indian butter
chicken, cheddar perogies and smoked sausage skillet, and pineapple pork with
coconut rice.
Geographical Indication: VQA Four Mile Creek
Varietal: Merlot (66%), Cabernet Sauvignon (19%), Cabernet Franc (15%)
Vineyard: Serluca and Smith Family Vineyards
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 3.3 g/L
Cases Produced: 131
Appearance: Dense purple-ruby in colour.
Nose: Cedary, spicy, blackberry bouquet with notes of vanilla oak and white pepper.
Palate: Full-bodied, dry, black fruit flavours. Well-integrated oak and mellow tannins. Lovely mouthfeel. Firm, tannic finish.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Thyme-roasted beef tenderloin, mushroom barley soup, bolognese pasta, grilled lamb-stuffed pitas with radish-watercress salad, and pistachio-and-herb pork terrine.
Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Toasty, spicy, floral, stone fruit nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, Bordeaux style. Elegant, beautifully balanced and crisply dry. Lime and peach flavours. Lovely mouthfeel.
Quality: 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now and through
2025.
Food Pairing: Jardinière-marinated vegetables including kimchi, chicken shawarma, green lentil soup, white fish en papillote, and pork satay.
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark ruby red.
Nose: Vibrant aromas of dark raspberry, tomato leaf, baking spice, and a touch
of menthol.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Savoury notes of blackcurrant, plum, dark chocolate, green pepper, and white pepper. Well-balanced with grippy tannins.
Quality: 91 – 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Decant well and enjoy
now or hold 2-3 years.
Food Pairing: Vegetarian lasagna, braised lamb shank, pepperoni pizza with hot honey, smoky barbecued ribs, and venison stew.
Appearance: Bright. Very pale straw colour.
Nose: Alluring notes of white flowers, tropical fruit, peach, and minerality.
Palate: Medium acid, light- to medium-bodied. Just off-dry. Candied peach, clementine, pineapple, guava, lime zest, and minerality tantalize the palate.
Nicely balanced.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Chinese minced meat lettuce wraps, ceviche, pork schnitzel with
applesauce, lemon chicken, and Greek salad.
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark ruby red.
Nose: An earthy, cherry, and blackberry nose.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Complex flavours of dark
cherry, redcurrant, cassis, black tea, and baking spice.
Quality: 90 – 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Decant and drink now or
hold 1-2 years.
Awards:
Double Gold — 2023 All Canadian Wine Championships
Gold — 2024 Ontario Wine Awards
Food Pairing: Soy-glazed eggplant, pasta puttanesca, roasted sausage Merguez with apples and onions, meatballs in tomato sauce, and steak frites.
Appearance: Bright. Semi-opaque. Dark salmon colour.
Nose: Vibrant notes of strawberry, redcurrant, raspberry, red cherry, and lime.
Palate: Medium acid, light tannin, medium body. Lovely red berry fruit, tomato
leaf, and hints of savoury green herbs on the palate.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Barbecued salmon with dill sauce, lamb lollipops with Mediterranean
herbs, chicken salad sandwiches, spinach and onion pakoras, and feta and
watermelon salad.
Appearance: Bright. Semi-opaque. Light ruby red colour.
Nose: Pretty floral aromas are accompanied by candied cherry, raspberry,
savoury green herbs, and a touch of white pepper.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Dry. Bold notes of red cherry,
cranberry, blueberry, black tea, and a hint of pepper spice. Nicely balanced
with firm tannins.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Grilled halibut with paprika and cumin, creamy garlic chicken, buttered enoki mushrooms in foil, turkey burgers, and herbed pork chops.
