The perfect Pinot Noir, how would one describe it?

The month of December at Creation saw a buzzing sensation of joy and love flowing through the farm. A record number of guests participated in our Love Story of Creation, a 5-course pairing of light vibrant dishes with our 5-star wines. Could one ask for a better lead up to 2020? 

From our little piece of paradise in the Hemel-en-Aarde – the Place of Heaven and Earth – the Creation team take pleasure in sending you our loving wishes over this precious time of goodwill, wherever you may be.

World-class Pinot Noir nurtured under cool-climate African skies… choice regional cuisine and heavenly scenery. These are but a few of the ingredients contributing to the joie de vivre of what has become one of South Africa’s most prestigious wine festivals.

Moving away from the traditional festive season menu for the summer season, Creation has launched its ‘Summer Love’ menu. The inspiration is the ‘Secret Love’ project which is about unlocking the best experiences in South Africa.

With the exciting launch of Creation’s first gins, the question can be posed: gin from one of South Africa’s top cool-climate wine estates?

 Just like their World Cup winning rugby team, South Africa is firing on all cylinders. You just need to be selective and know where to look . . . As someone privileged with more than his fair share of rare and expensive Grand Cru Burgundy and First Growths, I can unhesitatingly state that the best of South Africa punch at the same weight . . . Trust me when I say that in a decade’s time, you might well rue not grabbing some of these exceptional wines. – Neal Martin MW 

The thrilling news that Overstrand Hermanus was recently awarded UNESCO Creative City status for Gastronomy is a feather in their collective cap and a tribute to the many people who are so passionate about the region.

To stay on top of the wine and food pairing game, Carolyn Martin and Daniela Messina recently jetted off again, this time to explore some of the hottest cuisine spots in the UK and Europe. The trip brought them into contact with an exciting diversity of influences, both cultural and culinary, which says Carolyn, always triggers the imagination and is a wonderful source of inspiration. Last week she reported on the first leg of their trip; here is her account of their visit to Prague.

One thing can be said about the Creation team without fear of contradiction: their sense of culinary adventure (coupled with their wanderlust) knows no bounds! To stay on top of the wine and food pairing game, Carolyn Martin and Daniela Messina recently jetted off again, this time to explore some of the hottest cuisine spots in the UK and Europe. The trip brought them into contact with an exciting diversity of influences, both cultural and culinary, which says Carolyn, always triggers the imagination and is a wonderful source of inspiration. What follows is her account of the first leg of their trip.