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What is the foundation of handcrafted wine?
Every vintage has significant unknowns, different rainfall and climatic changes are some of the elements that are out of our control. Even when asking Ken Forrester, Mr. Chenin, how to make the perfect Chenin Blanc he answers, “I wish I knew”. With all these unknowns, how does Ken Forrester approach producing a range of wines…
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Champagne and Cap Classique: What’s in a name ?
The word Champagne conjures up images of celebration and glasses filled with thousands of sparkling bubbles. Did you know that Champagne and Cap Classique (previously known as Method Cap Classique or MCC) are the names of a specific wine and not a style? Today, the 22nd of October we celebrate Champagne Day, let’s have a…
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Happy Pinotage Month
Did you know? Saturday, 9th of October was International Pinotage Day! We don’t blame you if you missed it with this lovely weather … and who needs a reason to enjoy this popular South African wine! Pinotage is a proudly South African creation by Prof Abraham Izak Perold in 1925 when he successfully crossed the…
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Some surprising facts about Grenache!
We celebrate International Grenache Day today and wanted to share some interesting facts about this versatile grape. Grenache is a flexible grape variety found in some of the most delicious and luxurious wines around the world! From California, South Africa, France, the USA to Sardinia and Aragon in Spain, this is fast becoming the most…
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Ken Forrester Rosé Rocks!
“‘Rosé Rocks!’ is South Africa’s first dedicated rosé wine competition which seeks to recognise excellence in rosé winemaking. Rosé is one of the fastest growing categories of wine in South Africa and internationally. In South Africa alone, sales have grown annually the last few years. This is exciting for consumers and winemakers alike, and there’s…
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The do’s and dont’s of wine aging
Whether you are a wine collector or not, here are some tips on storing wine for aging. Remember that poor storage of wine can flaw even the world’s best wine. Tip number 1: Buy 6 bottles of the same wine. Try to taste a bottle every year as this will indicate to you when the…
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LUXURY SPRING POPUP SHOP AND MORE!
CELEBRATING THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN CAP CLASSIQUE STYLE! Join us for our 3rd annual spring celebration including a luxury pop up shop, art & sculpture exhibition and a wellness talk from 1 to 4 September at Ken Forrester Vineyards. WELLNESS TALK Roxy Davis, CEO of Sally-Ann Creed®, is hosting a talk on wellness in…
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Why are bees important for vineyards?
We are firm believers in the ethos of conscious and sustainable farming and we advocate for healthy bee populations. Most bunch grapes are self-pollinating and don’t need bees for pollination, however, the presence of bees in your vineyard indicates a healthy ecosystem and a holistic approach. A healthy ecosystem also means a happy vine. Plants…
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Taste the wind in your glass
Stepping into August we start to prepare ourselves for a windy month ahead. Wind has many benefits as well as downfalls when it comes to the effect it has on vineyards as well as the quality of wine in your glass. Wind is one of the many elements that form part of the terroir of…