ON-231282 QC-11093126

Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2016, Wo Stellenbosch

Chenin Blanc Chenin Blanc
Stellenbosch, South Africa

$17.95 (231282)

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April 14, 2018

Critic Reviews (6)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Another fine vintage of this perennial favourite old vine chenin here from Ken Forrester, with superb depth and...

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Nadia  Fournier
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Nadia Fournier

Very dry, a lively and nervous attack and a solid mouthfeel that gives it an almost tannic look. Still young and...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Texture from old plants can never be underestimated and this number two of four tiers in the Forrester stable digs so...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

This sensual chenin blanc is consistently compelling, offering an expressive nature and impressive complexity for the...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Ken Forester is a leader in South Africa's chenin blanc renaissance. This is a quite bold, dry, well structured...

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Bill Zacharkiw
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Bill Zacharkiw

South Africa can make great chenin, and here is an example of that. Richly textured, enigmatic fruit that touches on...

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Community Reviews (3)

cardamom
cardamom

Love this wine. Full bodied, but no bitterness. Clean and crisp.

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Alan  Withers
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jrg
jrg

STYLE - Full-bodied & Rich
A pleasing white with lots of character, from dried apples to peaches, following through to a medium body. A fruity and juicy finish. Drink now. Score - 90. (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, June 25, 2018)
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Release Date:November 10, 2018
750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol14.5%Made in:Stellenbosch, South AfricaBy:Forrester VineyardsSugar Content:3 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD - Extra DryStyle:Full-bodied & RichVarietal:Chenin Blanc

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