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Iconoclast Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, 2020

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2020 Niagara Peninsula 750 mL, 12.5% ALC/VOL
$28.00
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Semillon
Critic's Rating 92 pts

Tasting Notes: Overflowing with peaches, pineapple and passionfruit on the nose, with subtle hints of balsam fir and wildflower honey. The palate starts with an energetic attack of grilled pineapple and fresh peach, a wave of anise, tarragon, and grapefruit pith but is then balanced by the plump, round and waxy character of Semillon.

2020 was a near perfect vintage. A warm and healthy growing season lead to harvest with beautifully clean and expressive fruit. Semillon from the Fruithaven Farm vineyard brings its full-bodied character and great texture, which is a great accompaniment to Creekside’s Sauvignon Blanc that is so vibrant and intense. This careful blend brings together these varieties in perfect harmony.

Food Pairings: Don’t be afraid of dishes with some interesting spice. Serve as an aperitif with jardinière marinated vegetables (especially kimchi)! Chicken shawarma, lentil soup and fish en papillote all come to mind

Critic's Rating

92pts
Creekside Iconoclast 2020 is a bright, zesty and tasty white Bordeaux Blend of 54% Sauvignon Blanc from 25-year-old vines and 46% Semillon from 10-year-old vines grown in the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Intense, elegant and a juicy mouthful of white grapefruit, peach, fine herbs, lemongrass, citrus zest, silky smooth on the palate. Beautifully crafted!
- Natalie MacLean
  • National Wine Awards of Canada 2022, Bronze Medal National Wine Awards of Canada 2022, Bronze Medal
  • Decanter World Wine Awards 2023, Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2023, Silver Medal
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    The 2018 vintage was a featured wine in February's Wine Club package, 2022.

    Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

    Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
    Varietals: Semillon (72%), Sauvignon Blanc (28%)
    Vineyard: Creekside Estate Vineyard & Fruithaven Vineyard
    Residual Sugar: 3.1 g/L
    Cases Produced: 313

    Appearance: Bright straw colour.
    Nose: Grassy, lanolin nose of green apple and citrus fruit.
    Palate: Medium-bodied, crisply dry, green plum and grapefruit flavours. Long fresh finish.
    Quality: 90 points. Outstanding. Drink now or through 2023.

    Food Pairing: Creamy chicken casserole, grilled sea bass with charred tomatoes, pork satay with spicy soy dipping sauce, seared scallops with cauliflower purée, and pasta primavera.

    • National Wine Awards of Canada 2022, Bronze Medal
    • Decanter World Wine Awards 2023, Silver Medal