The FMC

The FMC 2024 pairs excellently with spiced dishes, mild seafood, shellfish, and curries. It is also enjoyable as an aperitif with special friends.

The grapes are sourced from sustainably farmed bush vines planted in the early 1970s in Stellenbosch's Clovelly soils. These vines are managed by hand, ensuring optimal grape quality. ​

Up to 10 harvests are carefully selected from the same vineyard, with bunches picked at their peak. The grapes undergo natural fermentation in French oak barrels, approximately 50% new, and are aged on the lees for a year. After barrel aging, only the finest individual barrels are selected for bottling. ​

In 1993 hospitality industry veteran Ken Forrester and his wife Teresa purchased the historic Scholtzenhof estate nestled at the base of the Helderberg in Stellenbosch. Originally established in 1689 as Zandberg the property is one of the oldest wine farms in the Cape. Ken enlisted the help of his winemaker friend Martin Meinert in replanting and revitalizing the vineyards with an aim to craft a white wine that could rival any in the world! And so it was that Ken Forrester Vineyards was established with a focus on Chenin Blanc production.