Creation Viognier - Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge - White - 2024 :

 

The Creation Viognier Blanc: Walker Bay's White Wine Icon

From the renowned Creation Wines estate on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, the Viognier Blanc Creation is a benchmark for South African cool-climate whites. This luxury bottling expertly captures the aromatic intensity of Viognier while preserving a crucial freshness, thanks to the vineyards' proximity to the Atlantic Ocean in the Walker Bay region.

This wine is a superb alternative to premium white Rhône or richer Burgundian styles, offering a polished texture and an elegant mineral backbone that reflects its unique 'Heaven and Earth' terroir. It is a true expression of the Martin family’s dedication to quality and sustainability.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Brilliant pale gold.
• Nose: A highly expressive bouquet of ripe stone fruits, specifically apricot and white nectarine, interwoven with floral notes of honeysuckle and a savoury, chalky edge.
• Palate: Medium-to-full bodied, offering a creamy texture that is beautifully cut by a precise, zesty acidity. The persistent finish reveals layers of sweet spice (ginger, nutmeg) and a lingering saline minerality.

Food Matching & Service

A versatile wine that shines when paired with rich, complex dishes. Serve lightly chilled (10-12°C). Decanting is not necessary but can enhance the aromatic complexity.

• Serving Temperature: 10-12°C.
• Best Enjoyed: Now, or cellar for up to 8 years.

Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge 2024
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