Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024

Ken Forrester is affectionately known as “Mr. Chenin Blanc,” a title earned through his singular mission: to elevate South Africa’s overlooked signature grape, Chenin Blanc (locally known as Steen), to world-class status.

When Forrester first acquired the historic farm back in 1694, in the Helderberg area of Stellenbosch in the early 1990s, he focused immediately on restoring its ancient, low-yielding, and character-filled old vines. His vision blends the rich historical terroir with modern, precise winemaking, resulting in a full portfolio that ranges from clean, crisp, and everyday styles perfect for immediate consumption to profound, textural, and age-worthy masterpieces that rival top white wines around the world.