Pinot Noir

This versatile wine is sensational with fish—from white fish dishes to salmon or tuna sashimi—poultry, game, and even Creation's homemade kimchi.

The Pinot Noir vines were planted virus-free on virgin land in 2003. Located on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Creation's elevation, proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, cool night index (diurnal fluctuation of 12°C), and early morning cloud cover make it possible for grapes to ripen slowly, resulting in wines with remarkable freshness and nuanced flavors. The soils consist of clay and loam derived from decomposed 450-million-year-old Bokkeveld shale, with good drainage and water retention contributing to the structure and mouthfeel of the wines.

The wine was matured in French oak barrels (33% new wood and the rest second fill) for 12 months.

On 12 February 2023, grapes for the Art of Pinot Noir 2023 were hand-harvested early in the morning into small crates, two bunches deep. No additives whatsoever were needed to produce the wine, which was wild yeast fermented (60% whole bunch) in foudres, and then matured in French oak barrels (33% new wood and the rest second fill) for 12 months.

Welcome to Creation in the South African Wine Region of Walker Bay. Here, every dawn brings an exciting new challenge and innovation is a way of life. This trendsetting spirit has shaped our vision and our identity, resulting in a living, thinking wine estate pulsing with collective energy and creativity. Our fine wine and food alchemy is a rare blend of art, science, our people, and a sense of place. We love to share this with you. From our award-winning Estate and Reserve ranges to the iconic Art of Creation wines, our portfolio is sought after the world over.