Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Merlot76%
Cabernet Franc13%
Cabernet Sauvignon9%
Petit Verdot2%
Region Stellenbosch
Production Details For the 2018 vintage Ken Forrester explored a four-variety Bordeaux-inspired blend. The vineyard was influenced by cool south-easterly winds that moderated the summer heat and ensured ripeness. Bunches were hand harvested in individual parcels and selected for quality to achieve the ripest possible balanced wine. The article describes gentle oak wooding contributing to soft rounded tannins and mouthfeel.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, plums, cassis, mint, vanilla
Palate: fruit forward, soft rounded tannins, juicy mouthfeel, accessible early drinking
Food Pairing hearty meat dishes, grills, roast lamb, family Sunday roast
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 2374
Owner
Ken Forrester
Cellarmaster
Ken Forrester