If you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a new holiday experience in the Cape Winelands, consider visiting the Ken Forrester Vineyards in Stellenbosch – the makers of the award-winning Ken Forrester Wines.
Established on a historic farm by renowned winemaker, Ken Forrester, the winery is known for its commitment to sustainable farming practices, producing wines that are both eco-friendly and of high-quality. As a result, the winery has won numerous awards, including the Platter’s Wine Guide Winery of the Year award in 2019.
Ken Forrester Wines
Ken Forrester Wines produces a range of wines that cater to different preferences and can be enjoyed at their wine tasting venue and at the 96 Winery Road Restaurant, which among the best things to do in Stellenbosch.
The winery is probably most known for their Chenin Blanc, a grape variety that’s widely grown in South Africa. The winery produces four types of Chenin Blanc – the Petit Chenin, a light, easy-drinking wine with notes of citrus and pear; Old Vine Reserve, a complex wine with floral and fruity notes and a long finish.
Their award-winning FMC, a rich and full-bodied wine with notes of honey and apricot, as well as a T Noble Late Harvest, a sweet wine with notes of honey, apricot, marmalade and is perfect for dessert.
Their wines can be found under five comprehensive ranges – the Reserve Wine Range; the Icon Wine Range; the Petit Wine Range, the Billecart-Salmon Champagne Range and their Cellar Exclusives.
You can order any of their wines online HERE.
Accommodation at Ken Forrester Vineyards
Looking for a breathtakingly beautiful location to rest, relax and indulge? Ken Forrester Vineyards offers tranquil and comfortable accommodation designed to make your Cape Winelands holiday one to remember.
The Country Guesthouse consists of 13 well-appointed rooms including the Manor House, several independent suites and cottages that overlook the vineyards and beautiful gardens. Staying here places you within reach of all that Stellenbosch and the Somerset West areas have to offer travelers.
The guesthouse is also available for hire for celebrations and get-togethers such as birthday parties, team buildings sessions, corporate functions, baby showers & kitchen teas.
Ken Forrester Wines Reviews
“We’ve been a fan of Ken Forrester wines for a long time, so a visit to have a tasting is always a pleasure. Very friendly staff, a nice tasting room as the weather wouldn’t let us sit outside, and a good variety of different tasting opportunities made this a great visit,” wrote keithamara on their TripAdvisor page.
cliffordius1 added; “Had a glorious winter afternoon in the tasting room. Magnificent cheese platter and wine with our charming hostess Jess. Got my hands on a good few bottles of their award winning Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc as well as their pricier but delicious Three Halves Red Blend. Definitely recommended!”
“Excellent service and knowledge during a tasting. The ‘best of both worlds’ tasting is a real winner. I recommend the FMC (old vine as well), and the Renegade and the Gypsy are great reds as well. Excellent experience and value for money,” said Aidan Karl van den Heever.
In conclusion, Ken Forrester Wines is a must-try collection for wine enthusiasts looking for something new. Whether you prefer white or red wines, there’s a bottle for you in their collection.
Ken Forrester Vineyards is located at Scholtzenhof farm Cnr Winery Road &, R44, Raithby. Here is their location on Google Maps. For more information, call +27 (0) 21 855 2374 or email louw@kenforresterwines.com or visit kenforresterwines.com today. Also follow them on Facebook HERE and on Instagram HERE.
