Ken Forrester Three Halves 2011
Technical Analysis
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Characteristics
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Accolades
Three Halves 2009
Platter 2014 - 5 stars
Platter 2013 - 4 stars
Three Halves 2007
Tasting Notes
With much forethought and careful tasting we are constantly on the lookout for something special and unique. Iconic winemaker Ken Forrester has set his sights firmly on producing a great Mediterranean styled blend from the finest grapes available in the Cape.
Only Available Directly from the Farm: Limited Quantities in Stock.
Only Available Directly from the Farm: Limited Quantities in Stock.
Blend Information
48% Mourvedre, 26% Grenache, 26% Shiraz
In The Vineyard
Grape Varieties: Mourvèdre, Grenache, Shiraz
Region: Western Cape
Soil: Duplex soils, fine sandy loam on a clay base
Aspect: south-south-west
The Cape Region is specifically defined as a Mediterranean climate. These three grapes have stood the test of time in the Rhone and show fantastic results in our ocean influenced micro climate.
Region: Western Cape
Soil: Duplex soils, fine sandy loam on a clay base
Aspect: south-south-west
The Cape Region is specifically defined as a Mediterranean climate. These three grapes have stood the test of time in the Rhone and show fantastic results in our ocean influenced micro climate.
About The Harvest
A hand-picked selection of the first ripest fruit, taken to the cellar
Yield: 6 - 8t/ha
Yield: 6 - 8t/ha
In The Cellar
A hand-picked selection of the first ripest fruit, taken to the cellar and cool soaked prior to fermentation, then taken to 2nd fill French oak barrels for 18 months.
Mourvèdre (earthy) with a splash of Grenache (fruity) here and a dash of Shiraz (spicy) there was blended by Ken to create this incredible wine.
The overriding requirement being that the blend of the “three halves” has to be greater than the sum of the parts.
Mourvèdre (earthy) with a splash of Grenache (fruity) here and a dash of Shiraz (spicy) there was blended by Ken to create this incredible wine.
The overriding requirement being that the blend of the “three halves” has to be greater than the sum of the parts.
Other Vintages
Ken Forrester Three Halves 2011 | Ken Forrester | Mourvedre |
Ken Forrester Three Halves 2009 | Ken Forrester | Mourvedre |
Ken Forrester Three Halves 2007 | Ken Forrester | Mourvedre |