KEN FORRESTER
ICON WINE LUNCH WITH THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINEMAKER HIMSELF
South African winemaker Ken Forrester joins Decanter’s Content Director, Tina Gellie for an unforgettable lunch celebrating one of the Cape's leading names. Not only will you be entertained by this colourful raconteur and gastronome over a three-course meal, Ken will pour you two vintages of both his legendary Chenin Blanc The FMC as well as his icon red Rhône blend The Gypsy – all from magnum! Plus a sweet treat to finish.
This incredible five-wine lunch, in the company of one of the Cape’s leading names, is an exclusive experience for a select few wine lovers visiting the Decanter London Fine Wine Encounter. Don’t miss out!
The experience includes:
- A delicious three-course lunch of modern British classics
- Specially selected wines, including older vintages and large formats
- The company of a visiting winemaker and a Decanter editor for engaging, behind-the-scenes conversations
- Access to the Friday Grand Tasting 3PM - 8PM
(LUNCH AT 1PM, SPECIAL EARLY ACCESS TO THE DWWA BAR FROM 2:30PM, GRAND TASTING DOORS OPEN 3PM)
£245 per person
(includes access to the Friday Grand Tasting)
Only six seats available per lunch – book early to secure your place
SELECTED WINES
Ken Forrester, The FMC, Stellenbosch, South Africa,2006
In magnum
Ken Forrester, The FMC, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2019
In magnum
Ken Forrester, The Gypsy , Western Cape, South Africa 2006
In magnum
Ken Forrester, The Gypsy , Western Cape, South Africa 2013
In magnum
Ken Forrester, T Noble Late Harvest, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2010
KEN FORRESTER
Owner
Ken is a winemaker, colourful raconteur and gastronome.
Starting with a career in Hotel management, becoming a winemaker seemed unlikely. However, in November 1993 Ken and Teresa bought an abandoned historical vineyard first planted in 1689, a delightful 50ha property in Stellenbosch.
Fast forward 30 years - Ken has a profound impact on the South African wine industry. His philosophy has always been to create a range of handcrafted, individually made wines that suitably complement a wide variety of food styles and provide excellent value.
TINA GELLIE
Content Director
Tina has been with Decanter since 2008, starting as Chief Sub on the magazine then Regional Editor (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, North America) across the print and digital channels, and is now the brand’s Content Director.
An awarded wine writer and editor, she won several scholarships on the way to getting her WSET Diploma, and is a freeman of The Worshipful Company of Distillers. She has worked in wine publishing since 2003, including as Acting Editor of Wine International.
Before her wine career she spent a decade as a newspaper journalist for broadsheets in London and Australia.