Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $59.02Original ZAR 970.00≈ €52.52 · £44.37 | kenforresterwines.com ↗ |
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 5.2 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clovelly soil; bush vines
Orientation South-South-West
Vine Age Primarily from a vineyard planted in 1974
Fermentation Vessels Large 400-litre French oak barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 400
Closure Cork
Production Details Fruit came primarily from an unirrigated-style old bush-vine site planted in 1974. The vineyard was harvested in 23 selections over a four-to-five-week window, yielding 3 tons per hectare. Native-yeast fermentation took place spontaneously in 400-litre French oak barrels; the wine then aged for 10–12 months before barrel selection and assemblage.
Tasting Notes Rich and layered, with dried apricot, vanilla, and honey; expected to gain complexity with cellaring.
Food Pairing Aperitif; lobster; langoustine; seafood; shellfish; exotic Eastern-spiced foods
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clovelly soil, Bush vines
Orientation South-South-West
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details A careful selection of up to 10 harvests through the same vineyard, choosing bunches at their peak. Naturally fermented in French oak, about 50% new, and aged for a year in barrel on the lees.
Tasting Notes
Palate: rich, layered, dried apricot, vanilla, honey, additional complexity with cellaring
Food Pairing aperitif, spiced dishes, mild seafood, shellfish, curries, exotic Eastern spiced foods
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 7.9 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Duplex soils, Sandy material on a ferricrete bank on patches of deeper clay
Orientation South-South-West
Vine Age planted 1974
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 400 litre
Production Details Primarily from a vineyard planted in 1974 with no trellis system, hence goblet or bush vines. The site produces very limited yields and is harvested through 7-8 selections across a 4-5 week window to capture the essence of the site. Yield: 3 tons per hectare. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in large 400 litre French oak barrels and aged for 10-12 months before careful selection of the best barrels and final assemblage.
Tasting Notes
Palate: rich, layered, dried apricot, vanilla, honey, additional complexity with cellaring
Food Pairing aperitif, lobster, langoustine, seafood, shellfish, exotic Eastern spiced foods
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 9.4 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Duplex soils, Sandy material on a ferricrete bank on patches of deeper clay
Orientation South-South-West
Vine Age planted 1974
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 400 litre
Production Details Primarily from a vineyard planted in 1974 with no trellis system, hence goblet or bush vines. The site produces very limited yields and is harvested through 7-8 selections across a 4-5 week window to capture the vineyard's full expression. Yield: 3 tons per hectare. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in large 400 litre French oak barrels and aged for 10-12 months before final barrel selection and assemblage.
Tasting Notes
minerality, complexity, concentration, balance, brute force, finesse
Food Pairing aperitif, lobster, langoustine, seafood, shellfish, exotic Eastern spiced foods
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 8.9 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Duplex soils, Sandy material on a ferricrete bank on patches of clay
Orientation South-South-West
Vine Age planted 1974
Oak Aging 12 months
Production Details Hand selected primarily from low-yielding old bush vines planted in 1974 and harvested at full maturity. Yield: 3 tons per hectare. Maturation on the lees totaled 12 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes
Palate: rich, layered, dried apricot, vanilla, honey, additional complexity with cellaring
Food Pairing aperitif, spiced dishes, mild seafood, shellfish, curries, exotic Eastern spiced foods
Critics Ratings National Wine Challenge Top 100 2020: Double Gold
National Wine Challenge Top 100 2020Double Gold
Tim Atkin93 points
Greg Sherwood MW Wine Safari95 points
Old Mutual Trophy Wine ShowGold (96 points)
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 7.6 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clovelly soil, Bush vines
Orientation South-South-West
Vine Age planted 1974
Oak Aging 12 months
Production Details Hand selected primarily from low-yielding old bush vines planted in 1974 and harvested at full maturity. Yield: 3 tons per hectare. Matured on the lees for a total of 12 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes
Palate: rich, layered, dried apricot, vanilla, honey, additional complexity with cellaring
Food Pairing aperitif, spiced dishes, mild seafood, shellfish, curries, exotic Eastern spiced foods
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93 points
Tim Atkin93 points
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2019Silver
Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challengewinner
National Wine Challenge 2019Double Gold
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Shop prices
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 2374
Owner
Ken Forrester
Cellarmaster
Ken Forrester