Ken Forrester

Reserve Old Vine Chenin Blanc

8.916 ratings

8.94 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

Craig Haarmeyer

8.9

Lean, high acid, good fruit

Lean, high acid, good fruit

Feb 13th, 2019

9.0

You guys, the 2017 is bonkers good. Joyously bright acid that slices through full flavors of tart, underripe pineapple, apple, and melon all kissed by a whisper of oak. Talk about over-delivering for the price.

You guys, the 2017 is bonkers good. Joyously bright acid that slices through full flavors of tart, underripe pineapple, apple, and melon all kissed by a whisper of oak. Talk about over-delivering for the price.

Jun 20th, 2018

9.4

2017 chenin blanca South Africa

2017 chenin blanca South Africa

Jul 29th, 2019

8.9

Mmmmmm think all fruits minus the citrus and berry. Melon and apple with salty mineral mouth feel. Killer on a hot day!

Mmmmmm think all fruits minus the citrus and berry. Melon and apple with salty mineral mouth feel. Killer on a hot day!

Jul 10th, 2019

8.6

Melon, round, if a bit flabby

Melon, round, if a bit flabby

Mar 28th, 2019

8.8

Pear. Bit saline. Fresh but good complexity.

Pear. Bit saline. Fresh but good complexity.

Feb 20th, 2019

8.8

2017
Not as good day two

2017
Not as good day two

Nov 17th, 2018

8.9

Complex and do interesting, lovely

Complex and do interesting, lovely

Jan 20th, 2018

8.7

David had this 6 years ago

David had this 6 years ago

Sep 19th, 2018

9.1

Rob had this 6 years ago

Rob had this 6 years ago

Sep 2nd, 2018