2020, Creation Reserve Chardonnay, Creation Wines
EDKA RATING: 96
| Standard Price | Membership Price | Mix 6 or more |
|---|---|---|
| £41.50 | £29.00 | £35.50 |
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Description
An elegant, cool-climate Chardonnay with vibrant grapefruit, fragrant apple, and subtle honey layered over a mineral palate with refreshing acidity and a touch of oak spice.
About the Winery: Established in 2002 by Swiss-born winemaker Jean-Claude Martin and his South African wife Carolyn, Creation Wines is located on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge in Walker Bay, one of South Africaof most biodiverse and acclaimed wine regions. The estateof vineyards flourish on ancient quartzite and clay soils at the foot of Babylonstoren Mountain, cooled by Atlantic breezes. Creationof philosophy of ‚¬œexpressing the beauty of nature‚¬ is embodied through sustainability and social responsibility. As WWF Conservation Champions and Carbon Heroes, Creation is recognised globally for producing terroir-driven wines of purity and finesse, and was named No. 1 in Africa and No. 3 in the world at the 2024 Worldof Best Vineyards Awards.
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay ‚ sourced from a single vineyard block at 260 m above sea level, with a north-south row orientation promoting slow ripening and flavour development.
Appearance: Bright pale gold with green highlights, reflecting freshness and vibrancy.
Aroma: Expressive bouquet of grapefruit, apple, and citrus zest, with subtle notes of honey, cinnamon, and wet stone minerality.
Palate: Focused and refined, combining flavours of pear, lemon curd, and white peach with a hint of toasted oak. The wine shows excellent tension between richness and freshness, supported by creamy lees texture and mineral length.
Body: Medium-bodied with a smooth and elegant structure.
Acidity: Fresh and linear, enhancing the precision and persistence of flavour.
Cellaring Potential: Drink now for its bright fruit or cellar 8‚10 years to develop richer, nutty complexity.
Perfect Pairing: Excellent with lemon-butter poached prawns, roast chicken, or mushroom risotto with truffle oil.
Serving Temperature: Serve at 10‚12°C to highlight minerality and textural balance.
Contains sulphites. Information provided to the best of our knowledge at time of publication and subject to change by vintage.