In this popular series we feature selected restaurants from around the world. Each chooses a favourite Creation wine, tells us why and recommends a matching dish. This week we welcome Chris Black, owner and chef of Bellevue Café in Durban.

Chris says:

Whenever Guy (Cluver – co-owner) and I compile our wine lists we always try to get Pinot Noir on there, because it goes so perfectly with the style of food we offer. We really like elegant wines that provide a multitude of experiences for our guests. And because Pinot Noir is a little bit different it makes the choice even more attractive. We are really grateful to Nkulu Mkhwanazi (Creation’s brand ambassador in Durban) who introduced us to Creation’s wines a few months ago.

Click here to read the complete blog and here to read more about the wine and to buy it online.

Creation Aboard: Never a dull moment

October will once again set a very busy and exciting schedule for both JC and Carolyn Martin as this vibrant couple take on numerous commitments in Europe. We look forward to reporting back … In the meantime, here are some of the events they’ll be hosting or attending:

CURE Shining Lights Dinner – London

CURE UK is an independent UK charity and is a sister organisation of CURE International, the leading provider of specialist paediatric surgical care in the developing world. CURE’s annual dinner will this year be held at The Orangery, Kensington Palace on the 5th of October. A champagne reception will be followed by a sumptuous three course dinner beautifully paired with Creation’s award-winning wines. There will of course be the opportunity to bid for exclusive lots in the live auction to raise funds for those in need. Should you be interested to book a ticket or a table for this great cause please click here.

Fazenda Consumer Tasting – Liverpool

On the 6th of October a tasting with WOSA will take place at the Fazenda Liverpool branch. This will be followed by a public wine tasting from 16h00 – 18h30 where no less than 12 of Creation’s award-winning wines will be shown. To book your spot for the public tasting please contact Dayle Ohara [email protected].

Creation Wines Masterclass with Fazenda

We’re delighted to once again team up with Fazenda in Leeds and Manchester for a Creation Wines Masterclass. During the masterclass the guests will enjoy six different wines, learn more about the winery, our production methods and the food pairing characteristics of the wines. If you love wine and would like to learn more, this event is not to be missed. Cost: £10 (excluding the cost of the meal of £29.50). Dates: Leeds – 10 October, 18h30 – book at [email protected]; Manchester – 11 October, 18h30 – book at[email protected]. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Switzerland Open Day and Wine & Dine

Another highlight on JC and Carolyn’s exciting itinerary is the wine tasting taking place at Restaurant Palace in Biel on Saturday 15 October from 11h00 until 17h00. What’s more … on the 14th and 15th JC and Carolyn will be hosting Wine & Dine Evenings. On the 14th the event will take place at Restaurant Aux Trois Amis, Schernelz and on the 15th at Restaurant Palace, Biel. To make a reservation click here.

JC will also be travelling to Amsterdam and Hamburg. For information on these private events click here [email protected].