Here at Creation there’s never a dull moment and this past week has been especially hectic and exciting. Hectic, since the inspired members of our Culinary Team have been busy preparing true magic for Heritage Weekend.  And exciting as we have been the recipients of two prestigious accolades.

“As Creation’s vines get older, so the quality of the Pinot Noirs they produce continues to increase,” says Tim Atkin MW in his latest (2020) South Africa Special Report. And it is not only the Creation Pinot Noir that he rates highly.

The second week of September and Spring in all her splendour has arrived. What could be more uplifting than watching the new growth appear in the vineyards and garden? And what could be more fitting than celebrating this season of joy and rejuvenation with a glass of crisp and fruity Rosé?

At Creation Spring is gently and almost imperceptibly making her enchanting presence known again. Soon the warmer weather will conjure up that vital phase of bud burst in the vineyards – and smiles on the faces of our vineyard team! To celebrate this wonderful season of rejuvenation the Creation Culinary Team has created a ‘Magic of Spring’ Canapé Menu comprising six delectable courses matched with seven award-winning Creation wines. Crisp, locally sourced vegetables, home-grown herbs and a veritable bouquet of edible flowers such as sorrel, viola and pineapple sage enhance the meal, adding fresh spring flavour and colour.

Over the past few months, our team has been working around the clock to make buying online across continents and countries easier. We have our online shop in South Africa, the UK and now also Switzerland. We are pleased to say that our Creation International page will link you to all our agents across the world. It gives you the opportunity to buy our award-winning wines online. This is, of course, a great gifting idea for family, friends, colleagues and clients.  

Indeed! South African wine sales are no longer banned and we are so pleased that this period of prohibition is over. Hermanus is open as well! We have the most beautiful coastline and mountains and while the lockdown has not been good for business, I have had time to explore and rediscover the beauty of our region.

Make this all-star, easy-to-follow Wild Mushroom Risotto recipe from Chef Peter Goffe-Wood.

TUESDAY, August 18, 2020, is International Pinot Noir Day so raise a glass and drink a toast to this beautiful cultivar. And not just any glass…

Ask Creation viticulturist and winemaker Jean-Claude (JC) Martin about his favourite cultivar and he responds without hesitation: Pinot Noir. He loves drinking it, he loves growing it and he loves making it! Small wonder there are four Pinot Noirs in the Creation portfolio and even less wonder that the wines win accolade upon accolade, locally as well as internationally.

Our ever-inventive Creation Culinary Team have come up with a stunning food market concept and will be launching it this Saturday at the Hermanus Country Market on the Hermanus Cricket Grounds in Jose Burman Avenue. If you are in Hermanus we invite you to join us on our amazing Virtual Global Culinary Tour. Click here for the menu.