Ben says
★ Good Wine “Ripe, soft aromas of peach, green mango and nectarine with yoghurt-like notes. A little floral and baked on the palate with flecks of croissant pastry and butter. Bloated, fruity finish. A reliable bet albeit a little one dimensional.“
KEY POINTS
Varietal Chenin Blanc with 14.0% abv. Partially matured in oak.
Grown in: Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA.
Food Pairing
Fruit driven, warm and lightly creamy whites like this work very well with creamy pasta dishes, especially with a little salty pancetta.
Disclosure & Price
Tasted blind during an MW study club. Find in the UK for circa £12.00 from M&S.
Reviewed and tasted: 09/04/2024
About the Producer
Ken Forrester is the former restaurateur that has become synonymous with top Chenin Blanc wines from his vines in and around Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, particularly those under the Helderberg Mountain. An accomplished winemaker, Forrester has made superb and reliable wines across South Africa and is a household name today. On his own estate all the grapes are hand worked and hand harvested as part of Forrester’s vision for social sustainability and better quality.
