{"title":"Creation Wines | Hemel-en-Aarde","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Creation_Wines_Property.jpg?v=1782568319\" alt=\"Panoramic view of Creation Wines in Hemel-en-Aarde South Africa\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCreation Wines\u003c\/b\u003e is an innovative, highly acclaimed estate situated high up on the scenic Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, near the coastal town of Hermanus in South Africa’s Western Cape. Founded in 2002 by Swiss viticulturist Jean-Claude Martin and his South African wife Carolyn, the winery sits in a spectacular mountain valley whose name literally translates from the Afrikaans to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"373\"\u003e\"Heaven and Earth.\"\u003c\/b\u003e The duo took a monumental viticultural gamble by transforming completely virgin, unplanted cattle grazing land into steep, high-altitude vineyards carved directly into ancient clay and decomposed shale soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThough the estate itself is modern, its roots are deeply intertwined with South African wine royalty. Carolyn Martin is a member of the pioneering \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003eFinlayson family\u003c\/b\u003e, a name synonymous with the birth of modern winemaking in the Walker Bay area and the establishment of some of the Cape's most iconic cool-climate vineyards. Combining this rich South African heritage with Jean-Claude’s traditional Swiss viticultural training, Creation bridges two distinct winemaking worlds to produce allocations with profound old-world structure and vibrant new-world expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe secret to Creation's global success lies entirely in its extreme maritime climate. Perched at an altitude of up to 350 metres above sea level and located just a few miles from the icy waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards form a natural amphitheatre. Constant chilly sea breezes blanket the valley in morning mist and cool air, acting as a natural air conditioner that protects the grapes from intense summer heat. This induces a remarkably slow ripening season, allowing the fruit to develop deep, concentrated flavours while retaining a vibrant, bracing natural acidity and unparalleled fruit purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATION WINES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"creation-reserve-pinot-noir","title":"Creation Reserve Pinot Noir 2020","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCreation Reserve Pinot Noir\u003c\/b\u003e is a perfect example of why South Africa's \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eHemel-en-Aarde \u003c\/b\u003eregion has become an absolute hotspot for world-class winemaking. This red wine is all about pure, vibrant energy and a texture that feels like silk from the moment it hits your glass. It greets you with wonderful, bright aromas of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, and a faint touch of warming spice. On the palate, it is effortlessly juicy and medium-bodied, balancing those crisp berry flavours against a deeper, savoury complexity. A patient spell in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"274\"\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/b\u003e rounds everything out perfectly, ensuring the finish is incredibly smooth with a delicate hint of toasted warmth. It is an ideal match for straightforward, comforting British cooking - pour a glass alongside a classic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003eSunday roast lamb\u003c\/b\u003e, a slow-baked mushroom hotpot, or pan-fried duck breast.[#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beautifully smooth, bright South African red overflowing with juicy cherries and comforting sweet spice...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58329100910973,"sku":"A20CREATIONPINOTNOIRRESV","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CreationReservePinotNoirBottle.jpg?v=1782579859"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Creation_Sustainability_Image.jpg?v=1782568966","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/creation.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}