Ken Forrester Favorites

Ken Forrester is one of the most famous names when it comes to South Africa. He’s been making exceptional wine for years now and is known throughout the wine world for his amazing impact on how we enjoy Chenin Blanc. In this class we’ll be exploring some of our favorites from this amazing winery! Join us in-perosn or online as we learn more about these exceptional wines. 

During the in-person class Deb has decided to open a bottle of Ken Forrester’s iconic The Gypsy - an exceptional Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre blend available at Dreadnought Wines (limited availability).

If you are sipping along online and would like to purchase the wines you may do so here. If you’d like to add on a bottle of the Gypsy you may do so here, while supplies last.

About the Wines:

____ Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc

Stellenbosch, South Africa - $16.36

Chenin Blanc

Complex and full bodied, with melon and spicy baked apple aromas. Layered, with mineral notes enhanced by honeycomb and caramel flavors from lees contact. 

____ Ken Forrester Petit Rosé

Stellenbosch, South Africa - $13.36

Grenache, Viognier

Aromas of freshly picked strawberries, rose petal and cherry flavors. Follows through on the palate with delicious ripe raspberries with a delicate finish.

____ Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage

Stellenbosch, South Africa - $13.36

Pinotage

Classic Pinotage aromas of spicy mulberries, plum pudding and cherries, supported by smoky bacon nuances. Juicy and accessible with soft palate and delicious fruit concentration.

____ Ken Forrester Renegade

Stellenbosch, South Africa - $22.78

 Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache

Hint of Grenache’s earthy rusticity and Shiraz’s noble spice with hints of nutmeg and salty black olive on the finish. Balanced with soft integrated tannins.