Ken Forrester – Chenin Blanc and wines with freshness and depth
Old-vine Chenin, The FMC and precise Helderberg origin
Ken Forrester is recognised as one of South Africa’s defining Chenin Blanc specialists, producing wines with freshness, depth and strong origin expression.
Old-vine Chenin and The FMC shape the estate’s profile as iconic signatures, while Helderberg terroir gives the wines tension, texture and recognisable character. Old bush vines contribute further individuality and ageing potential.
The portfolio combines approachable estate wines with iconic premium releases, offering a clear framework for different preferences and occasions.
Petit Natural Sweet
- Ken Forrester Vineyards
- White wine - sweet
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Chenin Blanc
- John Platter: 3.5 Sterne / 84 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Stained Glass Methode Ancestrale Chenin Blanc
- Ken Forrester Vineyards
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Helderberg-Stellenbosch
- Chenin Blanc
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 90 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€42.67* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Roussanne
- Ken Forrester Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Roussanne
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 91 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2025: 91 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€53.27* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Stained Glass Methode Ancestrale Grenache Noir
- Ken Forrester Vineyards
- Schaumwein - sweet
- South Africa - Helderberg-Stellenbosch
- Grenache Noir
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 88 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€42.67* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
The Gypsy
- Ken Forrester Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Shiraz/Syrah - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 89 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€73.33* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Three Halves
- Ken Forrester Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Mourverdre - blend
- Tim Atkin 2025: 89 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.00* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Petit Chardonnay
- Ken Forrester Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 3 Sterne / 82 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Vineyard Ken Forrester Vineyards
Ken Forrester in Stellenbosch – origin and style
Ken Forrester is regarded as a benchmark for Chenin Blanc in South Africa and has played a defining role in the international standing of the variety. Old vines, Helderberg vineyards and a strong focus on origin shape wines with freshness, depth and precision.
The estate’s identity combines old-vine authority with a distinctly gastronomic wine philosophy.
Old-vine Chenin and The FMC as defining signatures
Chenin Blanc forms the backbone of the portfolio and stands here for structure, texture and remarkable ageing potential.
The FMC is recognised as the estate’s iconic flagship wine and adds an internationally respected reference point to the range.
Together these signatures give the estate an exceptionally distinctive identity.
Range and style
From approachable estate wines to complex premium releases, the portfolio offers versatile options for different occasions. Freshness, precision and origin expression remain central throughout.
This makes the range intuitive to navigate while appealing to those who value terroir-driven white wines with depth and ageing potential.
A South African estate with international standing
Ken Forrester combines South African origin with internationally respected expertise in Chenin Blanc and characterful white wines.
For those looking to explore Stellenbosch wines with freshness, tension and textural precision, Ken Forrester offers a focused portfolio with strong identity.
Vineyard facts
- Year of established:
- 1994
- Address:
- Scholtzenhof farm Cnr Winery Road &, R44, Raithby, 7600
- Geo data address:
- -34.025658283739574, 18.8184196888192
- Our recommendation:
- Ken Forrester Roussanne
- Why you should visit:
- Tastings focused on old-vine Chenin and The FMC
- Insights into one of South Africa’s benchmark Chenin estates
- Enjoy the gastronomic philosophy behind the wines at 96 Winery Road
- Visit a reference-point producer for Chenin Blanc and old-vine expertise
- Phone:
- +27 (0)21 855 2374
- Vineyard website:
- https://kenforresterwines.com/