What score does Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc receive?

Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc by Ken Forrester receives an aggregate community score of 70/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc taste like?

Full-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, high acidity.

How much does Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc cost?

Pricing for Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc?

Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc pairs well with Shellfish, Spicy Food, Lean Fish, Soft Cheese.

White

Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc

Item: Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc
Rating: 70
Author: 50 Best Wines

Ken Forrester · Stellenbosch, South Africa

Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc by Ken Forrester is a good white that has earned recognition including Wine Spectator Top 100 #49 (2025). Made primarily from Chenin Blanc in Stellenbosch, this Good wine scores 70/100 in aggregate.

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Awards & Recognition

⭐Wine Spectator Top 100 #49 (2025)

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)3.79/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 70/100 based on 888 ratings across all vintages.

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Our Review

Food Pairings

ShellfishSpicy FoodLean FishSoft Cheese

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 70 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.