The Event: a walk-around tasting of Rustenberg Winery, South Africa, with Murray Barlow, winemaker.

The Date and Time:  Monday, May 25, 2015  5:30 PM to 8PM

The Event: a walk-around tasting of Rustenberg Winery, South Africa, with Murray Barlow, winemaker.

The Venue: Fine Wine Reserve

The Target Audience: clients of Woodman Wines and Spirits, sommeliers, wine writers.

The Availability/Catalogue: all wines are available through Vintages or private order.

The Quote/Background:

The Wines:

 

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):

-Rustenberg Chardonnay 2013, +598631, $19.95

-Rustenberg Merlot 2010, +404194, $19.95

-Rustenberg Buzzard Kloof Syrah, +414151 (Nov Vintages), $24.95

-Rustenberg John X. Merriman 2012, $24.95 PO  [Bordeaux blend]

-Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2008, +55574, $43  [cabernet sauvignon]

 

 

***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (88 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):

-Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2014, $17.95 PO

-Rustenberg Roussanne 2014, $22.95 PO

-Rustenberg Shiraz 2011, +399246, $19.95

-Rustenberg RM Nicolson 2013, $19.95  PO  [syrah/merlot/cabsauv]

 

The Food: International cheeses from the Cheese Boutique, including Ontario and PQ, about 10 in all.

The Contact Person: jason@woodmanws.com

The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 88.

 

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