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In Conversation with Legendary Winemaker Ken Forrester(Post)
Before the England Vs. South Africa Test at Lord's this August, we were fortunate enough to catch up with legendary South African Winemaker and cricket-fan Ken Forrester to ask him about his lifelon ...
Dinner with the King of Chenin, Ken Forrester(Post)Ken Forrester was in ebullient mood; slightly exhausted, but enthused, energised and excited about the vintage that was happening around us, as we met at his small, but perfectly formed winery, and ...
Tried + Tested: Tomato pan fried chicken with Ken Forrester's Petit Pinotage(Post)Courgette fries, pan fried chicken thighs in a garlic, tomato and basil sauce with a Petit Pinotage wine match from Ken Forrester. On recommendation, I chose a tomato based dish to try out with this ...
Legendary Wine Maker Ken Forrester(Post)Legendary Wine Maker Ken Forrester drops into see us this week to tell us about his wines. His entire range is great - please click here to see all the wines [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l ...
Reserve Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, Ken Forrester(Post)Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch 2011 Ken’s wine is a great example of the balance which can be achieved between fruit and oak / vanilla flavours. Complex, soft flavours with the per ...
South African Wines - Rising Stars(Post)BY ANGELA MOUNT There’s a lot changing on the wine scene at the moment and South Africa is currently one of the most exciting countries in terms of new ideas and new styles of wine; no limits, no bou ...
Ken’s in town this week(Post)Ken Forrester 'The Renegade' Shiraz Grenache 2009 Ken’s in town this week – you weren’t lucky enough to get tickets?...well a pretty decent second best is to take a few bottles of Ken’s Renegade home ...
Edward Recommends(Post)Ken Forrester FMC Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2013 The just landed 2013 vintage FMC has been awarded ‘Gold Outstanding’ by the International Wine and Spirits Challenge competition 2015, and even sco ...
Winelands of South Africa(Post)From the rugged, mountainous coastline to the vibrant, fertile river plains inland, South Africa is one of the world’s most exciting wine producing countries. Offering an impressive range of gr ...
10 Bottles of Bubbles to Pop Open this Festive Season(Post)Christmas is the perfect time to open a bottle of festive bubbles but that doesn’t always mean reaching for the Champagne. Whether it’s a sparkling created using the traditional method, by adding ice ...
Very Good Value Chenin - Jancis Robinson Recommends(Post)Ken Forrester, Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2011 "Light nose and racy and absolutely bullseye exciting tense Chenin. Finger on the pulse of international winemaking fashion here. Clean and fresh." VGV ...
Tried & Tested(Post)Prawn, broad bean and buttered asparagus risotto with Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc Last Saturday I decided to cook a yummy summery dish, and after scouring through lots of recipes, I fin ...
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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... Read more2017 14.5% ABV 75cl
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Full of just-picked loganberry, redcurrant and elderberry fruit, this is crisp and refreshing with such gentle tannin that you can enjoy it chilled. We did! Read more2022 13% ABV 75cl
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This elegant Rhone blend displays Old World Style with New World fruit. Hint of Grenache with earthy rusticity and Shiraz noble spice with hints of nutmeg and salty black olive on the finish... Read more2021 13% ABV 75cl
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Elegantly balanced Cabernet, from a relatively cool site, showing restraint power with concentration. This wine displays notes of wood spice, earth, black and red currants, liquorice and tobacco... Read more2015 14.7% ABV 75cl
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A youthful fresh Bordeaux-styled blend showing ripe mulberries and plums with spicy, cigar box, undertones. Very accessible with smooth and balanced tannins. Read more2024 12.5% ABV 75cl
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Hints of coffee, chocolate and ripe berry fruits supported by smooth, firm tannin for soft early drinking. Read more2020 14.5% ABV 75cl
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This wine is to Chenin what Le Montrachet is to Chardonnay. It's an utterly distinctive expression of very old Chenin Blanc vines from a very particular place - a dryland vineyard in the... Read moreNV 13% ABV 75cl
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A full bodied, well rounded wine, that is a great example of the harmonious balance which can be achieved between fruit and delicate oak flavours, as they combine to produce gentle complexity. ... Read more2024 13% ABV 75cl
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Ken Forrester has a superb reputation for Chenin Blanc, and this first sparkling wine in the classic tradition is no exception. It has a creamy and delicate mousse while maintaining bright, fresh... Read more2022 12.5% ABV 75cl
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From Ken Forrester, the 'King of Chenin', the flagship FMC is rich, seductive and utterly sophisticated. Layer upon layer of pineapple, candied lemon, dried apricot, ginger and vanilla, with touches... Read more2024 13% ABV 75cl
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Tangy South African Sauvignon Blanc, grassiness balanced and gentled by traces of peach and nectarine and a refreshing minerality on the finish. Read more2024 13% ABV 75cl
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Very clean, sparkly colour. Steely aromas of lime, lemon and mint. Supple and spicy, with bright acids giving shape to the flavors of stone fruits and lime. Very impressive. Read more2024 13.5% ABV 75cl
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