Ken Forrester

Reserve Old Vine Chenin Blanc

8.834 ratings
8.76 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
Top Notes For
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
Kelly Cleary

Not quite the FMC but consistently good

Not quite the FMC but consistently good

Jul 11th, 2014
Kevin Killavey

Oaky nose with a hint of Apple, there is a big initial wave of juicy Macintosh, a bit of chalky minerality and a big long finish with some lingering citrus notes

Oaky nose with a hint of Apple, there is a big initial wave of juicy Macintosh, a bit of chalky minerality and a big long finish with some lingering citrus notes

Sep 5th, 2016
Jeff Clement

One of the wineries we didn't get to because of time on our trip to Cape Town and wine country. So good. But happy can get from cape ardor and empire wine

One of the wineries we didn't get to because of time on our trip to Cape Town and wine country. So good. But happy can get from cape ardor and empire wine

Dec 5th, 2015
Golnaz Motiey

Had at Gary Danko March 2015

Had at Gary Danko March 2015

Jul 2nd, 2015
Jeff Clement

Didn't make this winery on our sa trip, but ordered from cape ardor. Great pre dinner wine in summer. Very light and fresh. Had with mcferrins up at the cabin

Didn't make this winery on our sa trip, but ordered from cape ardor. Great pre dinner wine in summer. Very light and fresh. Had with mcferrins up at the cabin

Apr 11th, 2015
Matthew Davis

Great value, lots of citrus and some grass, almost towards a Sauvignon blanc. Bright, very bright!

Great value, lots of citrus and some grass, almost towards a Sauvignon blanc. Bright, very bright!

Feb 22nd, 2015
Rivka Friedman

Fresh and acidic, plenty of herb and some flint, too. I'd like an oyster right about now. Good deal at 14.99.

Fresh and acidic, plenty of herb and some flint, too. I'd like an oyster right about now. Good deal at 14.99.

Feb 22nd, 2015
Chas Worley

Very refreshing. Notes of Mellon and grapefruit. Good with baguette with prosciutto and goat cheese with cranberries with orange slivers.

Very refreshing. Notes of Mellon and grapefruit. Good with baguette with prosciutto and goat cheese with cranberries with orange slivers.

Aug 20th, 2014
Rai-mon Nemar

Subtle, great body and smooth with the right touch of acidity. Floral notes are great, there's also some lite fruit in there but I can't place it.

Subtle, great body and smooth with the right touch of acidity. Floral notes are great, there's also some lite fruit in there but I can't place it.

Jun 4th, 2014