What: 📅 Introduction to Loire Chenin
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/319541-introduction-to-loire-chenin/
When:
Where: 🕳 Ken Forrester Wines tasting room
How much:
🎟️ R600.00Quicket
Event Title: An Introduction to Loire Chenin with Ina Smith & Shawn MathyseDates: Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th June 2025 Time: 5:00 PM Venue: Ken Forrester Tasting Lounge, Stellenbosch Tickets: Limited to only 20 seats per evening – early booking essential!Event Summary:Join us for a rare and intimate tasting journey through the Loire Valley’s most iconic Chenin Blanc appellations, hosted by Ina Smith (former manager of Chenin Blanc Association) and Shawn Mathyse (Winemaker, Ken Forrester Wines).Set in the relaxed elegance of the Ken Forrester Tasting Lounge, this is a unique opportunity to explore the depth and diversity of Loire Chenin — from sparkling to sweet, bone-dry to beautifully aged. Ina and Shawn will guide you through the history, terroir, and winemaking techniques that make these wines so compelling.Each evening opens with an aperitif, followed by a guided tasting of twelve exceptional wines from across the Loire, including Vouvray, Anjou, Saumur, and Chinon. Expect great conversation, rare wines, and a few surprises.
Wines Featured:Aperitif • Vouvray Château Gaudrelle L’Extra Brut 2012Anjou • Domaine de Galloires Saint Vincent 2020 • Château de Passavant Les Plantes 2019 • Château de Passavant Jarret de Montchenin Cuvée Magique 2016Saumur • Domaine de la Paleine Casta Diva 2018 • Domaine de la Paleine Grains de Chenin 2018Chinon • Domaine De L’R Les Houttes 2020 • Domaine de la Noblaie Chante le Vent 2010Vouvray • Domaine Bourillon Dorleans L’Indigène 2020 • Domaine du Viking Cuvée Aurélie 2018Sweet Selections • Vouvray Domaine des Cormiers Roux Grains de Chenin Demi-Sec 2021 • Anjou Château du Fresne Coteaux du Layon Grande Sélection 2021 • Vouvray Domaine du Margalleau Moelleux 2018
Don’t miss this chance to taste some of the Loire Valley’s finest Chenins in an exclusive setting with two passionate voices of Chenin Blanc.
Book your seat now — space is limited and these tastings will sell out fast!
Meat and cheese platters available to purchase on the evening directly from the tasting lounge.