Carolyn Martin and her Winemaker husband JC have created a huge amount of publicity for their Creation wines which come from Hemel en Aarde Ridge, a relatively new appellation to the west of Hermanus. Situated up in the Hemel en Aarde Valley, clinging to a hillside, the cellar is all about gravity feeding and as little disturbance to their amazing wines as possible.

Do have a look on their website www.creationwines.com as they have some exciting events and meals so you are able to make it a destination visit.

The Chardonnay from the 2009 vintage is a rich straw colour with flashes of green around the edges. Smells are ripe sliced pear and white fleshed peaches with whiffs of vanilla from the beautiful oaking the wine has been given.

The feel in the mouth is full and superbly balanced with the acidity, fruit and oak all as one.

Long long sparky aftertaste.

This is a treat with fresh fish – simply prepared in a pan with lemon and butter.