The Winery Ken Forrester of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Winery Ken Forrester
The winery offers 60 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This estate is part of the AdVini.
It is ranked in the top 14 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Ken Forrester is one of the world's great estates. It offers 60 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the picturesque region of Stellenbosch in South Africa, the Ken Forrester Estate is a true ode to the magnificence of South African terroir, offering a variety of high-quality wines in an enchanting setting. This vineyard property distinguishes itself through its unwavering commitment to the production of premium wines. In the tasting of the wines, each vintage is a wonderful sensory journey where one discovers unique aromas and flavors, the result of a harmonious combination between Stellenbosch's ideal climate and Ken Forrester's expertise. The Estate is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, known for its granite soil ideal for viticulture, especially for the cultivation of Chenin Blanc vines, for which the Estate is most renowned. In addition, the region's Mediterranean climate provides optimal conditions for grape maturation, characterized by mild winters and hot summers. One of the most famous wines from the estate is the Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc, nicknamed "FMC". This wine is recognized as one of the best Chenin Blancs in the world, repeatedly distinguished and awarded at various international competitions. In addition to its commitment to excellent winemaking, the Ken Forrester Estate is also committed to ecological sustainability. It practices sustainable farming, meaning it employs environmentally friendly methods to cultivate its vines. Visiting the Ken Forrester Estate is an unforgettable experience. Visitors are immersed in the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, with a breathtaking view of the Table Mountain range, while they savor exquisite wines and experience South African hospitality.

Top Winery Ken Forrester wines

Looking for the best Winery Ken Forrester wines in Stellenbosch among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Ken Forrester wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Ken Forrester wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Ken Forrester

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Ken Forrester

How Winery Ken Forrester wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of mouclade, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or goat cheese and courgette tart.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Ken Forrester

On the nose the white wine of Winery Ken Forrester. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, chalk or oil and sometimes also flavors of banana, marzipan or dried apricot. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Ken Forrester. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Ken Forrester

  • 2008With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Ken Forrester.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Roussanne
  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

The wine region of Stellenbosch is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. We currently count 582 estates and châteaux in the of Stellenbosch, producing 3443 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes .

The top red wines of Winery Ken Forrester

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Ken Forrester

How Winery Ken Forrester wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of autumn leaves, lamb roast with lavender or pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Ken Forrester

On the nose the red wine of Winery Ken Forrester. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cheese or jam and sometimes also flavors of leather, raspberry or pepper. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Ken Forrester. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Ken Forrester

  • 2004With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.68/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Ken Forrester.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinotage

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

The top pink wines of Winery Ken Forrester

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Ken Forrester

How Winery Ken Forrester wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of rabbit with cider and mushrooms, roast duck breast or duck fillet with dried apricots or cuttlefish rust.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Ken Forrester

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Ken Forrester. often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Ken Forrester

  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 2.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Ken Forrester.

  • Viognier
  • Grenache

The word of the wine: Empyreumatic

Families of smells and aromas related to smoke, burnt, and more generally to roasting.

The top sweet wines of Winery Ken Forrester

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Ken Forrester

How Winery Ken Forrester wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of samoussa 3 reunionese cheeses, chinese style fish or the coughing cat's apple crumble.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Ken Forrester

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Ken Forrester. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Ken Forrester

  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Ken Forrester.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Durif

Durif noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Dauphiné). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Durif noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Ken Forrester

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Ken Forrester

How Winery Ken Forrester wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of pike dumplings with shrimp sauce, cod crumble with coconut milk or grandma's cherry clafoutis.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Ken Forrester

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Ken Forrester. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Ken Forrester

  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.53/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.52/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Ken Forrester.

  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Brut nature (or ultra brut)

A type of champagne that has not received any dosage liqueur.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Ken Forrester

Planning a wine route in the of Stellenbosch? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Ken Forrester.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Winery Ken Forrester and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Empyreumatic

Families of smells and aromas related to smoke, burnt, and more generally to roasting.

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