Creekside Estate Winery
Creekside's portfolio is the story of a winery that refuses to be pigeon-holed. Across varietals, styles, and vintages, Creekside wines continue to scoop up accolades from peers and industry professionals alike. As a testament to the consistency of the winemaking team and the strength of the bottled product, several nominations for Canadian Winery of the Year have been awarded by various authorities at home and abroad, and talented winemaker, Rob Power, was awarded the 2024 Cuvée Winemaker of Excellence Award.
The winery is run by a group of like-minded industry professionals, providing a formidable and quirky mix of winemaking know-how and hospitality savvy. Their ongoing focus is to continue to produce wines that are unmistakably distinctive, push conventions and reflect the unique micro-climates of the Niagara Peninsula. The winery continues to be a pioneer in the industry, following its own path and having heaps of fun along the way.
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The story behind Creekside Estate
Creekside was founded in 1997 by Peter Jensen and Laura McCain Jensen on a vineyard in Jordan. From early on they made a bet that raised eyebrows in Niagara: plant Syrah, a grape most people said was too warm-climate for Ontario.
The bet paid off. Creekside became one of the names that proved Niagara could grow serious Syrah, and it has leaned into that reputation ever since.
Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and a happy accident
The two wines Creekside is known for are Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. Winemaker Rob Power, from the first oenology class at Brock University's cool-climate wine institute, has shaped the style for years, and the wines are vegan-friendly.
The flagship Broken Press Syrah owes its name to a mishap. A small basket press broke mid-work, a little Viognier ended up in the blend, and the wine that resulted was good enough to keep on purpose.
Frequently asked questions
What is Creekside Estate known for?
Creekside is known for being a Niagara Syrah pioneer and for its Sauvignon Blanc. Its flagship Broken Press Syrah has won gold at the National Wine Awards of Canada, and the wines are vegan-friendly.
How did Broken Press Syrah get its name?
From an accident. A small basket press broke during production, a bit of Viognier found its way into the Syrah, and the resulting wine was good enough that Creekside decided to make it on purpose. The name stuck.
Where is Creekside Estate?
In Jordan Station, in the Niagara Peninsula of Ontario. It was one of the early Niagara wineries to plant Syrah in the late 1990s, when few thought the grape would ripen here.