Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2011
Accolades
Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2011
Wholewheat wines from the Cape: Jancis Robinson - 17 points Old Mutual Show 2012 - Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2012 - Silver Platter Guide 2013 - 4 Stars
Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2010
International Wine Challenge 2012 - Commended
Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 - Bronze Medal
Top 100 SA Wine status for 2011 Wine Spectator - 88 points Platter 2012 - 4 stars 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London - Silver
Robert Parker Rating Aug. 2011 - 92 points
Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2009
Wine Spectator - 500 Top Performers Wine Spectator - 88 points IWC - silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards - silver The most copied Chenin Blanc Platter 4 stars (2011 ed)
Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2010
Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2009
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 balance which can be achieved between fruit and delicate oak/vanilla flavours, as they combine to form complex, soft flavours with sufficient body to enhance even spicy and full flavoured meals.
Blend Information
100% Chenin Blanc
Food Suggestions
Can be served with many varied spicy dishes, full flavoured fish or chicken dishes. Ideal with crayfish, prawns. A true benchmark for relaxed enjoyment.
In The Vineyard
Grape Varieties: 100% Chenin Blanc
Region: Stellenbosch, Helderberg
35 years old
Soil: Clovelly – (deep yellow sand).
Mature unirrigated vineyards with controlled yields.
Locality: South-south-west
Region: Stellenbosch, Helderberg
35 years old
Soil: Clovelly – (deep yellow sand).
Mature unirrigated vineyards with controlled yields.
Locality: South-south-west
About The Harvest
Hand harvested, with careful selection.
Region : Stellenbosch, Helderberg
35 years old
Soil : Clovelly – (deep yellow sand).
Mature unirrigated vineyards with controlled yields.
Yield : Low trellis and old bush vines.
Approx 4 - 6 tons
Locality : South-south-west
Region : Stellenbosch, Helderberg
35 years old
Soil : Clovelly – (deep yellow sand).
Mature unirrigated vineyards with controlled yields.
Yield : Low trellis and old bush vines.
Approx 4 - 6 tons
Locality : South-south-west
In The Cellar
Barrel and tank fermented and left on the lees (9 months French oak, 20% new) matured on secondary lees for a rounded complexity.
Other Vintages
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Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2016 | Ken Forrester | Chenin Blanc |
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2015 | Ken Forrester | Chenin Blanc |
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2014 | Ken Forrester | Chenin Blanc |
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2013 | Ken Forrester | Chenin Blanc |
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2012 | Ken Forrester | Chenin Blanc |
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2011 | Ken Forrester | Chenin Blanc |
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2010 | Ken Forrester | Chenin Blanc |