In 2002, Jean Claude and Carolyn Martin began their dream. They began by planting 22 hectares of new vineyards. This site had never been vine-grown before, making the risk of viruses very low. They planted a beautiful variety of grapes: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, and Malbec. The vineyards are situated 350 meters above sea level and just a stone's throw from the Atlantic Ocean. The ideal soil combined with the fresh sea breeze provides perfect conditions for viticulture. After extensive preparation and the preparation of the cellar, the duo was ready for the first harvest in 2007. Since then, Creation Wines has been making a real breakthrough. The result is a wide range of pure, elegant, full-bodied, rich wines with wonderful aromas. A winery you absolutely shouldn't miss.
The grapes come from a single vineyard in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa. Traditional vinification begins with skin maceration before and after fermentation. This is done to enhance the color, aromas, and tannins, which is ideal for an elegant grape like Pinot Noir. The wine is aged for fourteen months in oak barrels, thirty percent of which are new. The wine is lightly filtered (to minimize flavor loss) and then bottled. The wine can be aged for at least ten years.
On the palate, this Creation Pinot Noir Reserve is complex, with hints of dried fruit mingling with notes of raspberry and spicy spice. It's a persistent wine with supple tannins, ensuring excellent aging potential. The finish of this Pinot Noir Reserve is brilliant, thanks in part to its 14 months of oak aging in Creation's cellars.
