Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $13.69Original ZAR 225.00≈ €12.18 · £10.29 | kenforresterwines.com ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot 44%, Cabernet Franc 28%, Cabernet Sauvignon 23%, Petit Verdot 5%
Region Stellenbosch
Tasting Notes fresh mint, raspberry, crushed strawberry, darker fruit, black pepper; medium-bodied, balanced, slightly grainy texture
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Merlot76%
Cabernet Franc13%
Cabernet Sauvignon9%
Petit Verdot2%
Region Stellenbosch
Production Details For the 2018 vintage Ken Forrester explored a four-variety Bordeaux-inspired blend. The vineyard was influenced by cool south-easterly winds that moderated the summer heat and ensured ripeness. Bunches were hand harvested in individual parcels and selected for quality to achieve the ripest possible balanced wine. The article describes gentle oak wooding contributing to soft rounded tannins and mouthfeel.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, plums, cassis, mint, vanilla
Palate: fruit forward, soft rounded tannins, juicy mouthfeel, accessible early drinking
Food Pairing hearty meat dishes, grills, roast lamb, family Sunday roast
Sources: kenforresterwines.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Merlot94%
Cabernet Franc6%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Duplex with some clay - kroonstad
Orientation South-South-West
Sites Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand harvested in individual parcels and selected for quality to get the ripest possible balanced Merlot from very fine soils, influenced by the cool south-easterly wind during the ripening season. Yield: 8 tons per hectare. Matured in selected French oak barrels for 12 months and blended with a small fraction of Cabernet Franc for structure and complexity prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherries, mint, meat-spice, smoky undertones
Palate: softly rounded, balanced tannins, accessible, early drinking
Food Pairing meat dishes, grills, roast lamb
Sources: kenforresterwines.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Merlot91%
Cabernet Franc9%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Duplex with some clay - kroonstad
Orientation South-South-West
Sites Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand harvested in individual parcels and selected for quality to get the ripest possible balanced Merlot from very fine soils, influenced by the cool south-easterly wind during the ripening season. Yield: 8 tons per hectare. Matured in selected French oak barrels for 12 months and blended with a small fraction of Cabernet Franc for structure and complexity prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherries, mint, meat-spice, smoky undertones
Palate: softly rounded, balanced tannins, accessible, early drinking
Food Pairing meat dishes, grills, roast lamb
Sources: kenforresterwines.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2230957 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 2374
Owner
Ken Forrester
Cellarmaster
Ken Forrester