Situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, in the heart of South Africa’s most famous wine region Stellenbosch, our vineyards are commonly referred to as the ‘Home of Chenin Blanc’.

Over the years our range of top quality wines have received massive national and international acclaim with literally hundreds of awards and accolades.

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The KF wines tasting room team is ready for National Heritage Day! • • • Heritage Day on 24 September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. South Africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa. • Have a great day! #heritageday #braaiday #culture #diversity #southafrica

HERITAGE DAY 2020! • Join us at the tasting room for gourmet Wagyu Beef burgers and wine pairing. • R145 for a burger, crisps and a glass of reserve range red wine 🍷 (or white wine). • • • Please note that we are practicing strict COVID-19 social distancing protocols. Space will be limited. • • • #braaiday #heritageday

The FMC 2018 • • • A wine which needs no introduction. • 100% Chenin Blanc • 2018 Vintage • Bushvine Chenin planted in 1974. • Hand Harvested • Barrel fermented • 10-12 months on oak. • #Chenin #bushvine #93pts #timatkin

2018 Ken Forrester Roussanne • • • 100 % Roussanne • 2018 Vintage • Barrel fermented • 10-12 months on oak. • Rich, creamy and round. #Roussanne #92pts #timatkin

Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019 • • • 100 % Chenin Blanc MCC • Partially wooded • 8-9 months in French oak • Hand harvested • A stunning match with rich, creamy seafood dishes, curries and other aromatic Asian inspired recipes. #cheninblanc #timatkin #scores #ratings #awards

2017 Ken Forrester Sparklehorse MCC! • • • 100 % Chenin Blanc MCC • 2017 Vintage • 7 months on the lees • 24 months “sur lattes” • Perfect sparkling to any occasion! #mcc #sparkling #bubbles #cheninblanc #90pts #timatkin

It’s that time of year! - AWARDS! - • • • Stay engaged as we drop a few posts over the next few hours showcasing our latest Tim Atkin ratings... #awards #timatkin #scores #judging #winetasting

Tomorrow we celebrate #internationalgrenacheday! GRENACHE is a staple variety in our red wine production! It features in no less than 5 of our wines. • • • Join in the celebration and take advantage of our BIG savings on some of the wines which feature Grenache! • The Gypsy 2015 • The Three Halves 2013 • The Renegade 2016 • The Gypsy Magnum Vertical Release. • 20% savings to be had! • Visit our online store. Link in Bio. #promotion #wine #grenache #stellenbosch

The team has been hard at work preparing for 2021 harvest. Here we are “chipping”. We’ve recently completed our pruning activities. Those “cuttings” are now placed in the chipper to be made into a fine material which we will use again as compost or mulch for the vineyard. • • • #Farming #pruning #chipper #2021

Something exciting is taking shape at the tasting room...just wait and see! Or better yet...pop in for a visit. • • • • Stay tuned... • • • Art. Paint. Sculpture. • • • @janko.de.beer.art

MCC! So nice, we post it twice!! • • • September is here! Take advantage of our 10% savings on #Sparklehorse MCC 2017 for the entire month of September! • • • Visit our online shop now and find the MCC under the “cellar exclusives” tab. • • • 📸 @louwstrydom #cheninblanc #mcc #bubbles #bubbly #methodtraditionelle

Happy Cap Classique Day! Celebrating the arrival of Spring in style with our #CheninBlanc MCC (Methode Cap Classique). • • • Why not treat your self in the month of September with 10% off on The Sparklehorse MCC. • • • Head to our online store and make your purchase now. • • • #chenin #MCC #Sparkles #Bubbles #wine

With all the excitement since reopening you could say we’ve been walking on water! Here’s Marley showing off his ability to float on water😉 More pics of our overflowing dam to follow. #wine #winterrains #winter #dam #water #winetasting

In case you were wondering... • • • We Are Open! 🍷🍾🥂 • • • Visit our wine lounge and enjoy the splendor of the wine lands. • Monday to Friday 9am-5pm • Saturday 9am - 3:30pm • Wine can only be taken for off-consumption Monday to Thursday. See you soon! #openforbusiness #winetasting #wine #winery #stellenbsoch

SAVE 15% when you buy @kenforrestervineyards wine! • • • For a brief few days we are running another “lockdown promotion”. • • • Earn a 15% saving plus Free nationwide delivery when you spend R1500 or more in our online store using the code: save-15 • • • More information and t&c’s in the link in our bio. #savings #supportsawine #buyonline #stellenbsoch #promotion #lockdown #wine

If you want to save lives, then help us save jobs by saving our industry! • • • The ban on domestic alcohol sales has had a devastating impact on SA’s hospitality and wine Industries. Policy needs to change in order for us to preserve the livelihood of many. • • • #savesawine #savejobs #jobssaveslives

Congratulations to Mr Patrick Malope! He walks away with the incredible Sabi Sabi and Melvill&Moon giveaway after earning multiple entries into the draw via his online purchases. Well done sir! Your prize will be sent to you shortly. #prize #giveaway #sabisabi #melvill&moon

Only a few more days until the entries close for our Sabi Sabi and Melvill & Moon giveaway. • • • Spend R2500 or more in our online store to gain an entry into the lucky draw to win a two night stay at Sabi Sabi for 2ppl complete with 2 Melvill and Moon duffel bags! • • • Entries close on midnight on the 12th July. *only open to residents of SA. T&C’s apply.

Winter walks, furry friends, Ducks and Sunsets. • • • A few random pics from the past few weeks. • • • Life on a vineyard isn’t only about wine you know😉 #farm #winter #cold #dogs #walks #wine #stellenbosch #sunsets

Father’s Day spoils! • • • Vintage release of The Gypsy magnums have been made available. This vertical selection of 2012, 2013 and 2014 Gypsy is the ideal gift for all the fathers out there! Head over to our online store to secure your wine now. • • • Pricing: - The Gypsy 2012 = R1350 - The Gypsy 2013 = R1250 - The Gypsy 2014 = R1150 • • Buy all three and gain a 20% saving! Remember, these are Magnums! • • Link in bio #fathersday #gypsy #rhonewineblend #wine #spoils #vinatgewine #magnum

“All the problems of the world on one hand – and a glass of Chenin in the other, that’s better!” Ken Forrester