Ken Forrester

The FMC Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc

9.011 ratings

8.93 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

9.0

Rich fruit, round, with a little wool

Rich fruit, round, with a little wool

Jul 22nd, 2015

9.2

Ridiculous on so many levels!

Ridiculous on so many levels!

Apr 19th, 2017

9.4

Thanks Amy. You were right about what "FMC" stands for.

Thanks Amy. You were right about what "FMC" stands for.

Jul 10th, 2015

8.5

The road less traveled

The road less traveled

Feb 23rd, 2014

Hung on to this for so long in hopes its peak was yet to come, finding an opportune time to drink it and most importantly people to share it with who would appreciate it ....even if it passed its peak....after we wrapped the Riesling tstg in the cellar I broke this out. The nose was showing some older, oxidized, funky tones but the palette had a LOT of life left. Classic chenin acidity for days. Melon, tree fruit, weight, oak ....hints of botrytis shining thru. Wish I smelled it 4 yrs ago and wish I waited 5 more yrs to drink it.

Hung on to this for so long in hopes its peak was yet to come, finding an opportune time to drink it and most importantly people to share it with who would appreciate it ....even if it passed its peak....after we wrapped the Riesling tstg in the cellar I broke this out. The nose was showing some older, oxidized, funky tones but the palette had a LOT of life left. Classic chenin acidity for days. Melon, tree fruit, weight, oak ....hints of botrytis shining thru. Wish I smelled it 4 yrs ago and wish I waited 5 more yrs to drink it.

Oct 10th, 2019

8.7

Parag had this 10 years ago

Parag had this 10 years ago

Oct 11th, 2014

8.9

Max had this 11 years ago

Max had this 11 years ago

Nov 6th, 2013

9.0

Shirley had this 8 years ago

Shirley had this 8 years ago

Jul 15th, 2016

9.6

Yingbo had this 9 years ago

Yingbo had this 9 years ago

Aug 1st, 2015

8.9

Jamie had this 11 years ago

Jamie had this 11 years ago

May 18th, 2014