The FMC 2013

The pinnacle of what we consider to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal - an icon chenin, a challenge to the world! Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey.
Will gain additional complexity with cellaring.

Enjoy with special friends as an exciting aperitif or with spiced dishes, even mild seafood/shellfish or curries. Great with exotic Eastern spiced foods.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Ken Forrester Wines

winemaker : Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 9.4 g/l pH : 3.28 ta : 6.6 g/l

type : White wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

The FMC 2013

Vivino Wine Style Awards 2018 - Winner in the category for South African Chenin Blanc
Platter's 2016 - 4½ stars
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015 - Cheni Blanc Trophy
Nedbank Green Wine Awards - Bloggers' Choice Winner IPW

The FMC 2012
Wine Cellar - Best White Wine in SA (Overall, Cape Town and Johannesburg)
Platter's 2015 - 4½ Stars
2014 International Wine and Spirit Competion - Silver Outstanding
2014 Sommelier Wine Awards - Gold
Tim Atkins MW - 93 points

The FMC 2011

Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Cellar Selection Wines for 2014
Tim Atkin MW – 94 points
Stephen Tanzer International Wine cellar - 92 points
Int. Wine Challenge – Silver
Platter 2014 – 4½ stars

The FMC 2010

Stephen Tanzer International Wine cellar - 91 points
Top 100 SA wine status for 2012
Decanter 2012 – Silver
IWSC – Gold
Platter 2013 – 4½ stars
Robert Parker – 92 points
Wine Spectator - 92 points
The Wine Advocate – 92 points
Jancis Robinson – Wholewheat wine from the Cape – 17½ points

The FMC 2009

Wine Spectator 92 Points
The Wine Advocate – 93 points
Robert Parker – 93 points
IWSC 2011 – Silver
Platter 2012 – 4½ stars
Decanter Magazine voted Best Single White Varietal in South Africa
Jancis Robinson rated FMC as "the Most Exciting Chenin in South Africa"

The FMC 2008

Decanter - 5 stars
Wine Spectator 92 Points
Gold – Fine Wine Awards 2010

The FMC 2007

Chenin Blanc Trophy (IWSC)
Bronze at Decanter New World Wine Awards (UK)
Wine Spectator - 93 Points
Stephen Tanzer International Wine cellar - 91 points
The Wine Gang - 94 points UK
Decanters "Ten best varietal wines from South Africa".
Wine Innovation awards – silver medal

The FMC 2006

Wine Spectator - 93 Points
John Platter - 5 stars

The FMC 2005

Wine Spectator Critic's Choice, rated FMC as one of the top 250 wines in the world.
Wine Spectator - 92 points
John Platter - 5 stars

The FMC 2004

Wine Magazine - 5 stars

FMC Premiere Selection Moelleux 2010

Platter 2013 - 4 stars

ageing : Will gain additional complexity with cellaring.

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in the vineyard : Soil: Clovelly soil, bush vines
Aspect: south-south-west

about the harvest: Hand selected Chenin Blanc – primarily from low yielding, old bush vines (planted in 1974). Harvested at full maturity.

Yield: 3 tons/ha

in the cellar : Natural wild yeast fermentation in new French oak 400L barrels. Due to repetitive harvesting some botrytis is always present. Maturation on the lees - total of 12 months in the barrel.

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