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Ken Forrester Vineyards, Stellenbosch

Situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, in the heart of South Africa's most famous wine region Stellenbosch, our vineyards are commonly referred to as the Home of Chenin Blanc.

Over the years our range of top-quality wines has received wide national and international acclaim with literally hundreds of awards and accolades and are broadly available in reputable restaurants and wine retailers around the globe.

Ken Forrester’s philosophy has always been to create a range of handcrafted, individually-made wines that suitably complement a wide variety of food styles and provide excellent value.

We strive to manage our vineyards in an organic, sustainable manner. Our workplace environment and work ethic should be a shining light in the industry. 
 
Our winemaking is targeted at three distinctly different tiers, two of which are available in New Zealand. 
The entry-level consists of the Petit range - inexpensive wines, crafted for everyday drinking, wines to be opened and enjoyed lightheartedly after a day at work or with a friend. expression of the nature of the fruit.
 
The Reserve wines: from older vineyards, show more depth of character and concentration; ideal food wines, with structure and elegance.
 
The Icons: our single parcel vines, where an older, special vineyard like a small postage stamp on the map, produces exceptional fruit and extremely low yields.  Here we attempt to make a statement of purity, intensity, complex concentration of fruit and elegant balance.  These wines are crafted in small quantities and consistently score extremely high points across the Parker, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast ratings every year. 

www.kenforresterwines.co.za

  • Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2022

    Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2022
    $40.00

    TASTING NOTES Golden hued and full bodied, with melon and spicy baked apple aromas. Layered, with mineral notes enhanced by honeycomb and caramel flavours from lees contact. This wine is a great example of the harmonious...

  • Ken Forrester Renegade SGM 2017

    Ken Forrester Renegade SGM 2017
    $42.00

    One of the very first Rhône style blends in South Africa. This elegant Rhône blend displays Old World Style with New World fruit. Hint of Grenache’searthy rusticity and Shiraz’s noble spice with hints...

  • Ken Forrester Renegade SGM 2014

    Ken Forrester Renegade SGM 2014
    $42.00

    One of the very first Rhône style blends in South Africa. This elegant Rhône blend displays Old World Style with New World fruit. Hint of Grenache’searthy rusticity and Shiraz’s noble spice with hints...

  • Ken Forrester The Barrel Magnum 2017

    Ken Forrester The Barrel Magnum 2017
    $146.00

    Rich, dark, violet-tinged fruit. Blackberry/blackcurrant and bramble; dark berries on the palate, blueberry. Good fresness. Verging on black olives but not quite. Clove/American oak notes coming in on the finish. Spice...

  • Forrester Meinert Chenin Blanc 2007

    Forrester Meinert Chenin Blanc 2007
    $264.00

    The pinnacle of what we consider to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal – an icon chenin, a challenge to the world! Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. "With masses of over the top...

  • Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Chenin MCC 2019

    Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Chenin MCC 2019
    $56.00

    Tasting NotesKen Forrester Wines has a superb reputation for Chenin Blanc, and his first sparkling wine, made in the classic tradition, is no exception.Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc Food SuggestionsAn ideal bubbly to...

  • Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage 2021

    Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage 2021
    $28.00

    This cheerfully Petit Pinotage reflects the modern fruit-driven wine style that is in huge demand today. Classic Pinotage aromas of spicy mulberries, plum pudding and cherries, supported by smoky bacon nuances. Juicy and...

  • Ken Forrester The Gypsy 2010

    Ken Forrester The Gypsy 2010
    $107.00

    The character is somewhat “wild”; a little brambly with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, dark spices, with vanilla scents and a distinct, concentrated red-fruit focus. Great for laying down and keeping for at least ten...

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