We have successfully hosted another Wacky Wine Weekend in the Robertson wine valley with a record number of visitors to the area, over 19000 people enjoyed the offerings of over 52 wineries between the 3rd and 6th June 2010. Rusticus Cellar had a range of activities available over the weekend and many a guest could be seen enjoying the great food and wine on offer.
  
We also embarked on a digital photography competition allowing visitors to the cellar the chance to snap their best shot of Rusticus and the atmosphere. The top submissions have been posted on our Rusticus Fan page, where you can now vote for a winner! If you haven’t voted ... don’t delay, competition ends 31st July 2010. Join the fan page and make your mark, you stand a chance to win Rusticus wines delivered to your front door!

The annual SLOW festival takes place on the 6-8 AUGUST 2010 and this is a long weekend with Women’s Day on Monday 9th August. It is a perfect opportunity to enjoy an intimate food and wine experience at Rusticus Cellar! Tickets are R250 per person and include all wine, antipasti and ingredients for your delicious dinner. Accommodation is also still available at Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve.
 
SATURDAY 7th AUGUST 2010
Learn to make your own Pasta! (LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!)

SUNDAY 8th AUGUST 2010
Learn to make your own Gnocci! (FULLY BOOKED)

Take advantage of our winter warmer specials at the Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve ...
 
PENSIONERS SPECIAL
10% discount for all midweek stays of 2 nights or more!
  
MIDWEEK GETAWAY
Stay 3 nights and get the 4th night FREE, valid Monday – Thursday until 31st August 2010.

With a setting like ours, it’s no wonder we have so many groups interested in staying on the nature reserve for their team-building or conference.
 

Our rustic hall can accommodate up to 40 people and we provide all catering for groups of 15 or more. For smaller groups, our boutique wine cellar is an ideal venue for intimate birthdays, meetings, celebrations and weddings.

For more information please contact lindi@rusticus.co.za.

In collaboration with the Dutch based company Great Grapes, Rusticus recently hosted several high profile international visitors to their small boutique winery. An evening of dinner and wines were served to 13 guests, three of which were very well known chefs, with no less than six Michelin stars between them.
 
Winemaker Stephan Busch and assistant chef Mauro Fioravanti prepared a gourmet three course dinner with the local venison and homemade gnocchi being a highlight. All of the visitors were here courtesy of Great Grapes ‘South of Africa 2010’ tour, showcasing the best of South African wines and hospitality with a generous helping of soccer fever thrown in as well.

VEE~OHN~NAY (VIOGNIER) 2009
With the 2008 Viognier having sold out over the Wacky Wine Weekend festival, a steady flow of orders for the new 2009 release have been coming in! Tastings of the new vintage are already available at Rusticus Cellar for those who would like to get their foot in the door early. The new 2009 Viognier will be available beginning of August. Should you be interested in ordering please email stephan@rusticus.co.za. 
 
SWANSONG 2009
Stephan Busch has always felt that blending is where the real art of winemaking comes alive and this new release is sure to have you feeling the same way. Swansong is a blend of 80% Shiraz, 10% Mouverdre & 10% Viognier and is also available from the beginning of August. Pre-orders by email stephan@rusticus.co.za.

Rusticus has recently sent off a small export of wines to 'Wines of the World' in London. This will be the first time Rusticus is available in the UK and a select quantity of our Viognier (2008), 'Tilled Earth' (2008) and 'Odyssey' (2008) will be making its way to the Britain by the end of July. Should you be based in the UK, you can now purchase your favourite wines online directly with Wines of the World or visit any of their 3 stores. Visit their website for more information www.winesoftheworld.co.uk.