Domaine viticole Creekside Estate
Le portefeuille de Creekside est l'histoire d'un domaine viticole qui refuse les étiquettes. Qu'ils soient cépages, styles ou millésimes, les vins de Creekside continuent de récolter les éloges de leurs pairs et des professionnels du secteur. Témoignant de la constance de l'équipe de vinification et de la qualité du produit en bouteille, plusieurs nominations au titre de Vignoble canadien de l'année ont été décernées par diverses autorités nationales et internationales, et le talentueux vigneron Rob Power a reçu le prix Cuvée Winemaker of Excellence 2024.
Le domaine est dirigé par un groupe de professionnels du secteur partageant les mêmes valeurs, offrant un mélange exceptionnel et original de savoir-faire œnologique et d'hospitalité. Leur objectif permanent est de produire des vins résolument distinctifs, qui bousculent les conventions et reflètent les microclimats uniques de la péninsule du Niagara. Le domaine demeure un pionnier du secteur, suivant sa propre voie et s'amusant tout au long de son parcours.
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.