CREATION - GUIDE TO THE HEMEL-EN-AARDE

The Walker Bay wine district’s most important road, the Hemel-en-Aarde R320, winds its way through South Africa’s premium cool climate wine region. It offers visitors to the area the opportunity to experience world-renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as some of our country’s best Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz, as well as innovative blends.

The R320 Wine Route unites the passion and reputation of many wineries, each producing small volumes of uncompromising, premium quality wines. With vineyards deriving maximum beneit from the high elevation and cool sea breezes, this region is celebrated for its unique terroir and maritime climate that results in countless local and international accolades and awards for its wines.

Carefully and sustainably managed vineyards, the unspoiled natural beauty of the mountains, ocean and blue skies of Walker Bay, guarantee visitors a thrilling, memorable experience. You will be warmly welcomed at the tasting venues on the various wine estates along this route, with each of them offering one or more of the following – wine tastings, platters, meals, nature walks and cellar tours.

CREATION

Creation is on the scenic Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and apart from the opportunity of tasting their award-winning, cool-climate wines, no less than six unique wine and food-pairing options are on offer. At the inaugural 2019 World’s Best Vineyards (WBV) awards the estate was selected among the 50 top wineries. Creation is also a regular recipient of top (90+) star ratings from critics such as Tim Atkin who hailed it as ‘Best Cellar Door Experience’ in his 2019 South African Special Report.

The Creation Tasting Room is open every day, and between 21 December and 4 January, the extended hours 09:30 – 19:00 will include Brunch Pairings 09:30 – 11:30 and Food & Wine Pairings 11:00 – 17:00. Be sure to book early. Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Call 028 212 1107 or reservations@creationwines.com

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