Craft Cellars presents Ken Forrester Winery with Ken Forrester
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Craft Cellars presents Ken Forrester Winery with Ken Forrester

Join Craft Cellars on June 4, 2024 at 6:30 for an IN-STORE Wine Tasting Event with Ken Forrester Winery hosted by Ken Forrester

By Winemaker of the Year Robert Rex presents his wines of Deerfield Ranch Winery

Date and time

Tuesday, June 4 · 6:30 - 8:30pm MDT

Location

Craft Cellars

1345 32 Avenue Northeast Calgary, AB T2E 7Z5 Canada

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About this event

  • 2 hours

Join Craft Cellars on June 4, 2024 at 6:30 for an IN-STORE Wine Tasting Event with Ken Forrester Winery hosted.

Ken Forrester - Mr. Chenin

Ken Forrester started a career in the Hotel industry with Southern Sun, in the early days of Sol Kerzner, way back in 1977, after a 3-year course in Hotel Management at the Johannesburg Hotel School. He then went on to specialise in the restaurant trade, buying a share in one of the best restaurants of the day in the centre of Johannesburg, and from there a string of other restaurants and related activities culminating in being elected Chairman of the Federated Hospitality Association of SA (FEDHASA).

Then in 1993 he and his wife, Teresa, bought the farm on a public auction. Still his love for food and wine dictated and from 1993 – 1999 he was Chairman of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.

Ken was a founder member of the Chenin Blanc Association and as Chairman he plays an important role in promoting the variety and image of Chenin Blanc both in local and international markets.

The Line Up

  • Petit Sauvignon Blanc
  • Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc
  • The FMC
  • Silver Rose
  • Petit Pinotage
  • Renegade Red Blend
  • The Gypsy

Organized by

We are incredibly honoured to host 2018 American Fine Wine Competition Winemaker of the Year Robert Rex from one of our favourite wineries, Deerfield Ranch, in Sonoma, California on Friday, April 20th at 1:00pm. As absolute wine geeks, we fell in love with his Deerfield Red Rex when we first opened. Those that have stopped in for a bottle of rich, full bodied red are almost always directed towards this wine at some point, because every staff member here loves it! That’s difficult to accomplish! However, Robert has a few wines in his repertoire that will just blow you away. Renowned for being rich, flavourful and full bodied, Deerfield’s wines are very fruit driven and expressive, with incredible complexity that is difficult to put into words. Since entering wines into competition in 1996, Deerfield has won 347 awards and counting, cementing themselves with an impeccable reputation of producing world class wines. We will be tasting through Robert’s wines includingthe rare and unbelievable 2005 DRX; a 5 grape Bordeaux style blend that is the pinnacle and flagship of Deerfield Ranch Winery. A truly incredible expression of what this winery excels at. These wines are to die for; so flavourful and full bodied. You can only imagine the passion that shines through in this stellar offering of exceptional wines. When staff are clamouring to buy tickets ahead of the event, you know it’s something very special! As always, we will endeavour to match some very interesting foods on our charcuterie plate to showcase these wonderful wines! For lovers of full bodied California red wines, this is a can’t miss! Tickets are only $30.