Creekside Estate Winery only ships products within Canada.
Laura's Red, 2018
Shipped and sold by Creekside Estate Winery
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Malbec
- Merlot
- Petit Verdot
TASTING NOTES: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. Laura’s Red is a meticulous blend of red vinifera varieties to make a wine with strong structure and ageing potential but also with a core of good fruit and earlier drinkability. Just as every vintage is different, every vintage of Laura’s Red is a different blend to make the best wine possible.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Classic burgers on the grill or steak with garlic butter.
National Wine Awards of Canada 2021, Silver Medal
The 2017 vintage was a featured wine in February's Wine Club package, 2022.
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon (48%), Merlot (38%), Cabernet Franc (6%), Malbec (4%), Syrah (2%), Petit Verdot (2%)
Vineyard: Queenston Road Vineyard & Serluca Vineyard
Residual Sugar: <3 g/L
Cases Produced: 2,304
Appearance: Deep purple colour.
Nose: Cedary, black plum, and blackcurrant nose with vanilla with oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, spicy, plum and currant flavours with grainy tannins. Firmly structured with well-integrated oak.
Quality: 88 – 90 points. Very Good+ / Outstanding. Can be sampled now, but will reward cellaring 1 - 2 years.
Food Pairing: Pepperoni pizza, salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, hatch chili-pepper smash burgers, Tuscan-style grilled tuna steaks, and cream cheese-stuffed mushrooms.
