All right all you lovely people that have been calling and emailing about this wine’s release: the time is now! The spectacular 2007 vintage of Laura Red is now available at the winery and online. For the first time we have created a full Bordeaux blend of 39.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, [...]
RESERVE MERITAGE 2005 You may have been wondering, what with the 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon already sold out, and the 2005 Butler’s Grant Vineyard Reserve Merlot disappearing quickly…where is the 2005 Reserve Meritage? Well the wait is over. After some extended bottle aging and the departure of the last bottle of 2004 Reserve Meritage, there’s [...]
LOST BARREL 2004 In 2002, we lost a barrel and found a winemaking technique. When racking red wine barrels, we routinely combine the lees into another barrel in an attempt to recover more wine from yeast and grape solids which collect on the bottoms of the barrels. The resulting “tippings” barrel is left for a [...]
The critics have been unanimous; Creekside’s 2007 barrel-fermented Riesling icewine is a stunner and at a mere 37 cases made in this inaugural vintage, it’s a piece of small-batch glory that is a great addition to any cellar. Not a fan of icewine? Never fear, Riesling’s naturally high acidity and amazing citrus fruit characters balance [...]
Creekside’s annual big new year reserve release, coinciding with Cuvée, has unleashed a four pack of highly anticipated wines for your collecting pleasure. All wines are now available for purchase both online here at the Creekside Wine Shop, and also on site at the winery, where the tasting room staff are champing at the bit [...]
The newest addition to the Laura White family shows a gregarious extroversion indicative of the fantastic growing conditions of the 2007 vintage. Nearly across the board, fruit entered the harvest period with great potential offered by higher than average sugar levels and all-around physiological ripeness. This blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Viognier and [...]
