{"product_id":"ken-forrester-old-vine-reserve-chenin-blanc-2025","title":"Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Image Slider Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Product_Description_Moritz_Smelling_Wine.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Moritz Smelling Wine\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eDer \u003cb\u003eOld Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e vom Winery \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/weingut-ken-forrester\" title=\"Winery Ken Forrester from South Africa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eKen Forrester\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e stammt von teils über 40 Jahre alten Reben und gehört zu den \u003cstrong\u003ebest-known Chenin Blancs of South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. Er vereint \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex aromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e mit einem \u003cstrong\u003erich mouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e – ein Paradebeispiel für hochwertigen südafrikanischen Weißwein.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSein vielschichtiges Aromenspiel reicht von \u003cstrong\u003ehoneycomb\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebaked apple\u003c\/strong\u003e und \u003cstrong\u003emelon\u003c\/strong\u003e bis hin zu einer feinen \u003cstrong\u003eminerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dazu gesellen sich subtile Noten von \u003cstrong\u003eapricot\u003c\/strong\u003e und \u003cstrong\u003ecaramelised pineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDie Trauben wurden sorgfältig \u003cstrong\u003ehand-harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e und sowohl im \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tank\u003c\/strong\u003e als auch in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e vergoren. Anschließend reifte der Wein \u003cstrong\u003e8 bis 9 Monate auf der Feinhefe\u003c\/strong\u003e, wobei rund \u003cstrong\u003e20 %\u003c\/strong\u003e in neuen Barriques ausgebaut wurden. Ein Wein mit Tiefe, Eleganz und großartigem Alterungspotential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eGrape variety Chenin Blanc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chenin Blanc wines from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/rebsorte-chenin-blanc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a widely planted, old \u003cstrong\u003ewhite wine grape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e that has been cultivated in \u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e (in Anjou – Touraine) since the \u003cstrong\u003e9th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compared to other white grape varieties, it is \u003cstrong\u003every high-yielding\u003c\/strong\u003e. When yields are reduced in the vineyard this can lead to a \u003cstrong\u003every high quality\u003c\/strong\u003e white wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn South Africa \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Chenin Blanc wines from South Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore-gbr.myshopify.com\/collections\/rebsorte-chenin-blanc\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore-gbr.myshopify.com\/collections\/rebsorte-chenin-blanc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003emost widely planted white\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. The main reason for this is its very \u003cstrong\u003ehigh diversity\u003c\/strong\u003e. For example there are \"\u003cstrong\u003ewild-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\" vines (so-called \u003cstrong\u003eBush Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e) that are usually not irrigated. For that reason the vines drive their \u003cstrong\u003eroots very deep into the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have \u003cstrong\u003egreater depth\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecomplexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, the variety can also be made very \u003cstrong\u003efresh\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very pleasant \u003cstrong\u003esummer wine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Through \u003cstrong\u003eAged\u003c\/strong\u003e in oak barrels one obtains, in turn, very \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied white wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. The aromas of \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Chenin Blanc wines from South Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore-gbr.myshopify.com\/collections\/rebsorte-chenin-blanc\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore-gbr.myshopify.com\/collections\/rebsorte-chenin-blanc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wines range from \u003cstrong\u003epeach\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eapricot\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etropical fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003ehoney\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emelon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Single Image Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Grape_Variety.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Grape Variety\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Single Image Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Food_Pairing.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Wine and Food Pairing\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDer \u003cb\u003eOld Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e vom Winery \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/weingut-ken-forrester\" title=\"Winery Ken Forrester from South Africa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eKen Forrester\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e passt hervorragend zu \u003cstrong\u003egrilled poultry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epork fillet\u003c\/strong\u003e und \u003cstrong\u003efish in butter sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso with \u003cstrong\u003eaged soft cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecurry dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e or an \u003cstrong\u003eautumnal pumpkin quiche\u003c\/strong\u003e, this characterful Chenin Blanc is an ideal companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ken Forrester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54773346795788,"sku":"KF-2002-25","price":17.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Ken_Forrester_Old_Vine_Reserve_Chenin_Blanc_1.png?v=1749645250","url":"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/en-it\/products\/ken-forrester-old-vine-reserve-chenin-blanc-2025","provider":"WineStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}