FMC 2024
FMC 2024
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Ken Forrester — FMC 2024
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In 1993, Ken Forrester and his wife Teresa took heart to rebuild the dilapidated Winery, which was established in 1689 by Frederick Boot in Stellenbosch. Extensive renovations were carried out both in the vineyards and on the rest of the Winery. Today it bears the name Ken Forrester and is known for its exquisite wines. Located in the middle of the picturesque Stellenbosch wine region, the first-class Winery Ken Forrester lies on the slopes of the Helderberg. The Winery Ken Forrester is considered by many to be the home of Chenin Blanc. Not without reason, wines like the FMC from Ken Forrester win renowned awards every year both domestically and abroad. The premium wines from Ken Forrester are available in three different wine categories: Petit, Ken Forrester Range, and the Icon Range.
Tasting notes
The FMC Chenin Blanc from the Winery Ken Forrester definitely belongs to the top Chenin Blancs from South Africa and easily keeps up with the best white wines in the world. This Chenin Blanc finally puts South Africa on the map even for "New World critics".
The purebred FMC Chenin Blanc shows itself full-bodied and powerful despite its elegance. The wide range of flavor notes extends from dried apricot and vanilla to honey.
Only the very best grapes from the Winery are used to produce this white wine. The grapes were picked by hand and sorted exclusively at the ideal ripeness. Then, in the cellar, the fermentation process takes place only with naturally occurring "wild yeast" in 400-liter oak barrels.
Afterwards, the FMC Chenin Blanc from the Winery Ken Forrester spends another 12 months in French barrique.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.