by Carolyn Martin | Apr 18, 2024 | Uncategorized |
Last week, our vineyard team shared some of their thoughts about the 2024 harvest. Now it’s over to our cellar team to give us their impressions. Jean-Claude (JC) Martin – Cellarmaster After the storm we had in September, the growing season was quit dry so it was very...
by Carolyn Martin | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized |
Almost seven months after the Level 9 storm of 24 September 2023, I remember the devastation of fallen trees, collapsed roads and washed-away bridges, reflecting on Creation’s recovery to date. Creation was cut off for two days due to parts of the R320 and N2 washing...
by Carolyn Martin | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized |
Before reporting on our 2024 vintage, it’s useful to explain some of the important factors that influence a harvest. These include: Winter rainfall and cold units – good rainfall and enough cold units lead to even budding in spring. Even budding – this is important...
by Carolyn Martin | Feb 29, 2024 | Uncategorized |
Creation Sommelier Sojourn Creation Wines recently hosted a group of nine of South Africa’s finest sommeliers during a two-day immersive experience in the heart of the Walker Bay Wine Region. This special event offered a unique opportunity for these wine experts...
by Carolyn Martin | Feb 1, 2024 | Uncategorized |
Enable a Child. Enrich a Community Since its inception in 2004, the Pebbles Project Trust has worked to enrich the lives of disadvantaged children and families in the agricultural communities of the Western Cape, South Africa. Creation’s close involvement with the...
by Carolyn Martin | Dec 14, 2023 | Uncategorized |
It was our ‘coming of age’ in 2023: a year of awards and rewards; of challenges, milestones and innovation – and of many celebrations! We were placed in fourth position on the World’s Best Vineyards’ list, and number one in Africa. We were also delighted to accept no...
