2012 Vintage theme
Online-Only Auction, 7 - 14 March 2022
2012 Vintage theme
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About this Item
Ken Forrester Wines was established in the early 1990s after Johannesburg resident and restauranteur, Ken Forrester fell in love with this Stellenbosch property. Together with Martin Meinert, they audaciously created a flagship Chenin Blanc called FMC (Forrester, Meinert Chenin). Sourced from vines planted in 1967, it set the world benchmark for New World Chenin and started SA’s Chenin revolution.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
‘Messrs Forrester and Meinert’s ‘challenge to the world’, mostly old-vine Chenin Blanc harvested fully ripe and wild-fermented in new oak. Magnificent 2012 with remarkable freshness balancing rich apricot, fynbos honey, kitka bread and savoury spice notes. Stellenbosch WO.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2015, 4.5*
‘Ken Forrester’s flagship Chenin is fresher and more restrained than the 2011, at least at this stage, but is still true to a well-established style, with pear, apple, quince and pineapple fruit flavours, subtle oak, plenty of texture, 10 grams of residual sugar and a volatile lift.’ - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2014, 93/100
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