Creekside Estate The Trad Reserve 2011, VQA St. David's Bench
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Critic Reviews (5)
From a taste five months further along in bottle and just shy of the 36 months on lees (37.5 to be precise) 2nd...
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This is a seriously good new bubbly from Creekside, a blend of 56% pinot and 44% chardonnay, aged 24 on the lees. It...
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This 2011 traditional method sparkler from Creekside is a blend of 54% Pinot Noir and 46% Chardonnay. A lovely and...
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Mineral and iodine accents, a chalky substance. Austere, but the favorable sense. Rather pronounced bitterness in the...
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Aggregate final score from judges at the 2015 National Wine Awards of Canada. June 2015.
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Community Reviews (1)
Champagne style that is complex, smooth & delicious
Description: Bright gold in colour with a medium+ intense nose and a fine mouse. This wine features toasted oak, brioche, yeast, lemon pie, pear, green apples, honey, ginger, dill and honeydew on the nose. Medium+ body, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Drink now or in 7-10 years on its own or pair it with Fresh Baked Clams.
Tasted: 30 October 2016
Best buy and top pick
Score: 9.5/10, Value: 9/10 (Clearance Price: 10/10) Total: 18.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5
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