Creation Wines2021 Pinot Noir, Creation
Walker Bay, South AfricaVintage: 2021
“The Cool-Climate Charmer”
Bright ruby with aromas of cranberry, cherry, and pomegranate, lifted by floral and peppery spice. The palate is sleek and vibrant with red fruit flowing into a supple, juicy frame with crisp acidity and fine tannins. A pure and joyful expression of Pinot Noir.
For when: conversation leads to dinner.
Pairs with: charcuterie, herb-roast chicken, or miso aubergine.
If this wine were a friend, they’d make space for everyone at the table.
Walker Bay’s cool maritime conditions are ideal for Pinot Noir, allowing slow, even ripening. At Creation, gentle winemaking preserves freshness and energy, producing a wine that is as versatile as it is charming.
Notable Awards
4.5/5 stars in John Platter’s Wine Guide 2023
Whats in the bottle
Pinot Noir 100%
12 Mixed Bottles *
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Description
It was in 2002, that Swiss-born winemaker Jean-Claude Martin and his South African wife, Carolyn discovered their little piece of paradise on the cool-climate, Hemel-enAarde Ridge of South Africa’s acclaimed Walker Bay. Here, in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth, virus-free vines climb the steep foothills of Babylonstoren Mountain, flourishing in ancient quartzite and clay-rich soils, cooled by breezes from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Nature is the very inspiration and innovation that is Creation. Their winemaking philosophy of ‘expressing the beauty of nature’ embraces sustainability to produce a distinctive portfolio of terroir-reflective and site-specific fine wines, notably from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. As WWF Champions and Carbon Heroes, it is their intention to secure their natural heritage for future generations. Their deep-rooted sense of social responsibility has seen talented young people from surrounding communities become highly skilled team members. Their wines receive world-wide acclaim, and Creation was named No. 1 in Africa and No. 3 globally at the 2024 World’s Best Vineyards Awards.
20% of the fruit was vinified as whole bunch. Spontaneous fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. The wine was matured for 10 months in 10% new French oak and the remainder second and third-fill barrels.
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