Creekside Iconoclast Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2024

Gooseberry, guava and grapefruit, with the zesty lift of Sauvignon Blanc and the texture of Semillon. Vibrant and intense, with a finish that doesn’t know when to quit.

Based on the winery’s 2024 tasting note.

Goat cheese crostini, fresh summer salads, grilled asparagus, oysters, ceviche, white fish with herbs and lemon, fish tacos.

Enjoy now through 2030.

VQA NIagara Penninsula

2024: A mild winter with no spring frost and a warm spring gave an early start. Summer was hot, with warm nights and occasional heavy downpours, followed by a warm, dry, sunny autumn. Harvest began exceptionally early, and many Niagara winemakers rank the vintage alongside the near-perfect 2020.

Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from Creekside’s Niagara vineyards. The warm 2024 season ripened the fruit fully, while a dry autumn let it be picked at the right moment to keep the blend’s bright acidity.

Each variety was fermented and aged separately in French oak barrels and puncheons. Trials were done to determine the perfect blend and balance between the two. Sauvignon Blanc brings the zesty, aromatic intensity and brightness while Semillon contributes softer, subtler nuances and a nice waxy texture. The perfect yin and yang.

Creekside Estate Winery opened in 1997 in small-town Jordan, Ontario.  The Winery is run by a passionate (some say fanatical) group of industry veterans who have decades of experience in their respective fields. The team of self-described cork dorks love what they do, and have fun doing it. 

Early on the darlings of the Creekside portfolio were, like the people who created them, a little outside of the mainstream fold; Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah are the signature wines.  Creekside has also developed a cult following for its Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blend and Ontario’s award winning Broken Press Syrah.

Despite being considered viticulturally off-kilter for the region these 2 grapes showed promise and the early successes spurred further investment in the vineyard and cellar.