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A Season of Connection, Celebration, and Love
HERMANUS, Western Cape – 28 August 2025 – This summer, Creation Wines will be welcoming guests on a sensory journey grounded in generosity, beauty, and joy.
The acclaimed Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge winery has launched its eagerly awaited summer pairing menu, The Power of Love, and every moment at the table has been designed to make guests feel seen, cared for, connected, and uplifted.
It all starts with a hand cleansing ceremony, creating a moment of calm and sensory awakening, with lime featured as a key component to prime the palate for the journey or ‘chapters’ to come.
Welcome: Minerality Rules! The first pairing is all about brightness and renewal, with Creation Sauvignon Blanc served alongside a Satvic Green Elixir made from cucumber, dune spinach, avocado, parsley, lime, coriander, fennel and nori salt, designed both to line the digestive tract and to showcase the beautiful energy of the wine.
In Chapter 1: Ocean’s Gift, the freshness and salinity of Creation Sauvignon Blanc Semillon are mirrored in a plant-based dish of Caprese Tomato, Dune Spinach, Lettuce Taco with Basil and Capers, and Dairy-Free Hard Cheese for balancing creaminess.
Chapter 2: ABC (Absolutely Brilliant Chardonnay) showcases the natural silkiness, mineral backbone and citrus lift of Creation Ridge Chardonnay by pairing it with either a trout-based dish (B’Bos Trout, Amaranth Melba, Dill Mayo, Lime-Pickled Fennel) or a plant-based option (Aubergine, Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Avocado, Corn, Salsa).
Chapter 3: Sunshine at the Atlantic allows Creation Chenin Blanc to shine alongside a Pincho (skewer) of either Quail Egg and White Anchovy or Smoked Tofu with Sundried Tomato and Peppadew-Stuffed Nocellara Olive – sweet, salty and pickled elements that brighten the wine’s citrus tension.
In Chapter 4: Red Velvet, there’s a choice between Ostrich and Agadashi Tofu, each served within a beautiful garland of Confit Potato, Morogo, Mushroom, Pumpkin Seed and Num Num to bring out the subtle earthiness and mineral precision of Creation Ridge Pinot Noir for a balanced interplay of brightness, umami, and elegant structure.
Chapter 5 offers two endings to choose between: either Sweet Temptation (Creation Fine Cape Vintage paired with Raspberry Crémeux, Sorbet, Berries, Brätzeli and Thyme in vibrant, seamless harmony) or Pure Joy (a refined, textural, savoury pairing of Creation Elation Cap Classique with Belnori or Fauxmage (dairy-free) cheeses, Cape Seed Melba, Macadamia and Sauerkraut). Both provide a mindful, uplifting end to a menu that honours connection and emotional closure.
‘In a world full of power, we consciously choose love at Creation – in the wines we craft, in the way we welcome guests, and in every ritual and detail that we share,’ says Creation co-founder and creative director Carolyn Martin. ‘In addition to offering a world-class experience, our intention is to create unforgettable moments of connection.’
The price of The Power of Love wine & food pairing menu, including a few surprises not revealed above, is R1495 per person. For the pairing menu that includes our flagship Art of Creation Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the price is R1605 per person.
As usual, all ingredients have been chosen for their health benefits as well as their flavours and textures. There’s an alcohol-free pairing menu for those who are driving or abstaining, and the Young Adults menu allows for plenty of creativity, such as build-your-own waffles, sweet or savoury. Not forgetting the à la carte menu and a delicious breakfast menu, too.
To secure your table, please click here. Alternatively, please send us an email, or phone +27 (0)28 212 1107.
Please Note Our Extended Festive Hours
- Breakfast: 09h30 – 11h00
- Wine & Food Pairings: from 11h00 | last seating 18h00 | kitchen closes 19h00
- Tasting Room: 09h30 – 20h30
Celebrate the season with us – through fine wine, inspired food, and the joy of shared moments at Creation.
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