Creation - Chenin Blanc Cool Climate

Creation - Chenin Blanc Cool Climate - 2022 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Creation - Chenin Blanc Cool Climate

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13%
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8° - 10° C
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ShellfishLobsterCrabFishPorkChickenGreen VegetablesSushi and SashimiSaladsGoat CheeseFresh Herbs and Aromatic DishesFruit-Based Desserts

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Creation

Creation

Creation is a South African winery located in the Walker Bay region of the Western Cape. The estate focuses on white wine production, working primarily with classic international...

Creation is a South African winery located in the Walker Bay region of the Western Cape. The estate focuses on white wine production, working primarily with classic international grape varieties in one of South Africa's most respected cool-climate wine regions.

Walker Bay is recognized for its maritime influence, with cooling ocean breezes and fog from the nearby Atlantic Ocean creating ideal conditions for white wine production. The region's proximity to Hermanus and the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley places it within South Africa's premier cool-climate wine corridor, where slower ripening allows for enhanced aromatics and natural acidity retention in white varieties.

Creation's current range centers on Chardonnay and Viognier, including a vineyard-designated Chardonnay from their Clos De La Paix site. The winery produces these varieties across multiple vintages, suggesting a commitment to consistency and terroir expression in their white wine portfolio.

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Walker Bay

Walker Bay is a coastal wine region located in the Western Cape of South Africa, situated approximately 120 kilometers southeast of Cape Town near the town of Hermanus....

Walker Bay is a coastal wine region located in the Western Cape of South Africa, situated approximately 120 kilometers southeast of Cape Town near the town of Hermanus. The region extends along the Atlantic Ocean coastline and is part of the larger Cape South Coast wine district. Walker Bay gained recognition as a wine region in the 1970s and has become known for producing wines that benefit from significant maritime influence.

The region experiences a Mediterranean climate with strong cooling effects from the Atlantic Ocean and prevailing southeasterly winds. Morning fog and ocean breezes moderate temperatures during the growing season, creating ideal conditions for slow grape ripening. The diverse soils include clay-rich shale, sandstone, and granite-based compositions, with vineyards planted at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 400 meters above sea level.

Walker Bay is particularly noted for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, varieties that thrive in the cool maritime conditions. The region also produces Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and other cool-climate varieties. The combination of ocean proximity, diverse soil types, and varied elevations allows winemakers to craft wines with bright acidity and distinctive minerality that reflects the coastal terroir.

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