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Cap Classique distinguishes SA sparkling wines made in the traditional method
The 1st of September is a day to celebrate in South Africa with the first day of spring and the annual Cap Classique Day. Celebrating this change in season and the magic of a glass of bubbly is a perfect match.
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The Old Vine Project
One of the more recent projects on sustainability in the South African world of wine is the Old Vine Project (OVP), formally founded in 2016 by viticulturist Rosa Kruger.
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The new Chenin Style Indicator
Ken Forrester has been a driving force in elevating South African Chenin Blanc to its rightful place as a noble cultivar and gaining recognition of SA Chenin on the global stage.
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Shiraz Wine Day
There are no hard and fast rules regarding the use of the name Syrah or Shiraz, which are the same cultivar, these names instead point to the style of the wine for many winemakers.
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About Ken Forrester and Sustainability
Ken Forrester has become a stalwart of the South African wine landscape, for almost 30 years the estate has been producing under the label that bears his name.
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Ken Forrester Vineyards headed Madiba’s call
Ken Forrester Vineyards headed Madiba’s call on the people of the world to help their communities on Nelson Mandela Day.
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International Drink Chenin Blanc Day
International Drink Chenin Blanc Day was started in the USA by a group of American retailers and sommeliers in 2012 across 10 cities. The South African Chenin Blanc Association joined the campaign in 2016 to bring additional insight to this iconic cultivar. The original perspective focused on the fit of Chenin with the Northern hemisphere’s…
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Decanter Best in Show Award highlights Ken Forrester’s Chenin Blanc leadership
The Ken Forrester Old Vines Reserve Chenin Blanc 2021 was awarded a Best in Show Award at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards, cementing Forrester’s reputation as the pioneering leader of Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc. Almost three decades since Ken Forrester made the career shift from prominent Johannesburg restaurateur to Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc specialist, the Chenin…
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It is Father’s Day on the 19th of June 2022
It is Father’s Day on the 19th of June 2022 and Ken Forrester is the place for you to find the perfect gift to show appreciation and thanks to those fathers and father figures in your life. The estate is located in Stellenbosch, with vineyards that capture the world-famous terroir including the unique Helderberg. Ken…