Discover the top 100 best wines of Creek Shores of Niagara Peninsula as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Creek Shores and the best vintages to taste in this region.
VQA sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula bordering Lake Ontario (glacial Lake Iroquois plains with complex clays and glacial sediments, lake-breeze moderation). Chardonnay is the signature white with classic character and concentrated fruit; Cabernet Sauvignon the signature red with intense dark fruits, herbaceous notes and firm tannins. Riesling, tropical Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Gamay and Cabernet Franc as complements; full-bodied, earthy wines.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
