Ken Forrester
A Stellenbosch estate run by one of the country's great Chenin Blanc champions.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Our take
The man who made Chenin a fine wine, and the estate that proves it.
The man who made Chenin a fine wine, and the estate that proves it.
- Trip Role
- Quick Stop
- Ideal Stay
- 2 hours
Why it's worth your time
The Chenin is the headline, the FMC dessert Chenin is the cult bottle. A characterful estate with a good restaurant (Maison) and a personality-driven tasting.
What we love
The FMC dessert Chenin, poured at the right temperature in the old kraal tasting room.
What to know
Ken Forrester is widely credited with raising the reputation of South African Chenin Blanc; the FMC dessert Chenin is one of the most-awarded sweet wines in the country's history.
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