Ken Forrester

The FMC 2019

Cape Heritage - White Wines
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Chenin Blanc is known for its versatility and can produce a wide range of wine styles, especially considering South Africa has the oldest Chenin Blanc vines in the world.

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Ken Forrester

The FMC 2019
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Ken Forrester
The FMC 2019
6 (1 x 6) 750ml
The FMC is "the pinnacle of what we consider the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal - an icon Chenin! Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. It will gain additional complexity with cellaring". Made from 100% Bushvine Chenin Blanc planted in the early '70s. Farmed sustainably and by hand, we nurture the vines through their annual growth cycle until they are ready for harvest.

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Private Client

Critics Ratings

''The 2019 FMC, which comes from pure Chenin Blanc bush vines planted in 1974, has a subtle, precise bouquet of white flowers, peach skin, kumquat and light apricot scents, very pretty and charming. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This builds in the mouth, fanning out wonderfully on the finish without losing an ounce of precision. Superb.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 94/100 (April 2021)

There is, as ever, some botrytis present in this distinctive, just off-dry Chenin Blanc from Ken Forrester, which boasts 8.9 grams of residual sugar in 2019. Wild fermented in new 400-litre barrels, it combines flavours of pear, nectarine and vanilla spice with racy supporting acidity. Intense, concentrated stuff. 2021-27' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 93/100

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