Forrester Vineyards – The 2024 Golden Vines® Fine Wine & Experience Online Auction Lot
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Summary
Stellenbosch Experience: 5 Magnums (1.5L) of the legendary FMC Chenin Blanc - from the personal library of and signed by Ken Forrester - spanning vintages of the last 21 years; plus VIP cellar tour and tasting of the full range of Chenin Blanc with the winemaker on site in Stellenbosch for 6 guests.
Region
Stellenbosch
Country
South Africa
Estimate
£1.000 - £2,000
Lot Components
Fine Wine Bottles ✓
Experience ✓
Estate Visit ✓
Vineyard Visit ✓
Tasting ✓
The Fine Wine
5 rare and unique library collection Magnums (1.5L) of FMC Chenin Blanc, spanning 21 years, packed in a bespoke wooden case, the oldest being 2003 vintage which was recently shown at 68 Pall Mall and Raffles at the OWO.
The Experience
A personal VIP cellar tour and extensive tasting for up to 6 guests, the full Chenin Blanc experience with winemaker, Shawn Mattyse, at Ken Forrester Wines in Stellenbosch.
The Estate
Ken and Teresa Forrester purchased this prime Stellenbosch property first planted to vines in 1689!! With a homestead built in 1694. This is home to the family and a flurry of furry dogs, loving their best life. Here they sought to live their dream and produce a benchmark wine.
Over the years Chenin Blanc emerged as the leading cultivar for this amazing Stellenbosch terroir, under the majestic Helderberg mountain, just 5 from the Atlantic in the bowl of False Bay. In 2000 Ken produced the first FMC with mentor and friend Martin Meinert, this wine won immediate acclaim and sold on auction at the Cape Independent Winemakers Guild for a record price on its debut. Since then the wine has been served at the 85th birthday of Nelson Mandela, at the opening of Scottish Parliament and is a firm favourite amongst sommeliers even featuring as one of 6 “blond” wines to be identified in the MS exam. A rich, audacious full bodied chenin, immaculately trimmed with fine acidity and a restrained yet voluptuous mouthfeel. Redolent of fresh and baked apples, hints of caramel and honey with a bright citrus, ruby grapefruit finish.
These wines age in a legendary way, still fresh and lovely after 20 years although the use of botrytis infected grapes during the multiple selections of harvest (21 selections in 2023 vintage) adds depth of colour with a sun- soaked golden hue.
Terms & Conditions
Experience to be taken up within 18 months of the auction.
The tasting event to be booked directly with the winery - please contact Alette on alette@kenforresterwines.com. The bespoke presentation box to be collected at the winery.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the Donor of this Auction Lot indicated they will offer an additional Auction Lot to the underbidder. The auctioneers have determined that any underbidder within 10% of the Winning Bidder’s bid shall automatically purchase the additional Auction Lot. (Should you not wish to be included, ensure that your bid is more than 10% below the current Winning Bid price.) For underbidders who more than 10% below the Winning Bidder’s bid, the Auctioneer shall ask the Donor if they are willing to provide an additional lot at this price, and, if so, shall then ask the underbidder if they are willing to purchase the additional Auction Lot.
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