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Ken Forrester

Reserve Old Vine Chenin Blanc

8.8242 ratings
8.936 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

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Ken ForresterStellenbosch, Coastal RegionChenin Blanc
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Douglas Braun
9.0

2018 Vintage - yellow apple ,Musk ,honey ,spice really pretty aromas med acidity dry well done

2018 Vintage - yellow apple ,Musk ,honey ,spice really pretty aromas med acidity dry well done

Mar 10th, 2021
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.8

Ken Forrester the king of chenin ! Apricots , hint of honey . Citrus and long . Very good

Ken Forrester the king of chenin ! Apricots , hint of honey . Citrus and long . Very good

Jul 28th, 2019
Craig Haarmeyer
8.9

Lean, high acid, good fruit

Lean, high acid, good fruit

Feb 13th, 2019
Adam Knoerzer
9.0

You guys, the 2017 is bonkers good. Joyously bright acid that slices through full flavors of tart, underripe pineapple, apple, and melon all kissed by a whisper of oak. Talk about over-delivering for the price.

You guys, the 2017 is bonkers good. Joyously bright acid that slices through full flavors of tart, underripe pineapple, apple, and melon all kissed by a whisper of oak. Talk about over-delivering for the price.

Jun 20th, 2018
Meg Herring
9.0

Would love to revisit in a few years. Ripe to bakes yellow apple, some pastry notes, light baking spices, a little honeysuckle. 🇿🇦

Would love to revisit in a few years. Ripe to bakes yellow apple, some pastry notes, light baking spices, a little honeysuckle. 🇿🇦

May 18th, 2018
Andrew Lohse
8.8

Musk, salinity, peach

Musk, salinity, peach

Jan 9th, 2018
Alexa Monroy
8.5

Dried apricots, hints of vanilla. Like a creamy Chardonnay without the plastic-y aftertaste.

Dried apricots, hints of vanilla. Like a creamy Chardonnay without the plastic-y aftertaste.

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2020
Drewen French
8.7

A glorious citrus melon with low acidity and a light syrup body. Flavors of ripe pear and apple with a tinge of white cheddar. Short sweet finish.

A glorious citrus melon with low acidity and a light syrup body. Flavors of ripe pear and apple with a tinge of white cheddar. Short sweet finish.

1 person found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2015
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.2

Screaming acidity, stone fruit and lovely finish.

Screaming acidity, stone fruit and lovely finish.

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2015
Nathan Kandler

Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery

Some intriguing white pepper and fresh herb notes. A little muted with a slightly clipped finish but a nice Chenin.

Some intriguing white pepper and fresh herb notes. A little muted with a slightly clipped finish but a nice Chenin.

1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2013