The High Days of Harvest at Creation Wines

No doubt about it: harvest is the highlight on our estate calendar. We’re halfway through the harvest and feeling cautiously optimistic, as it is early days yet. However, it’s hard not to notice the smiles on the harvest and cellar teams’ faces and that certainly tells a story!

At the time of writing the following cultivars have been picked: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier. We were lucky with rains at the right time and the blessing of the prevailing south-easterly wind from the Atlantic. This wind (known as the ‘Cape Doctor’) is characteristic to Creation on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and served to dry the vineyards after the rain, preventing disease and keeping the vines and grapes healthy. To reward the weary, hardworking crew’s efforts, the Creation Culinary Team treats them to fabulous and filling harvest fare. Thus Chef Jaco’s menu of Roast Leg of Lamb served with Syrah Jus, Baby Carrots, Cranberry and Pistachio Swiss Chard and Honeyed Quince went down a treat!
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