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Rustenberg has a wine-growing history dating back to 1682, when Roelof Pasman from Meurs, near the Rhine, recognised its wine-growing potential. By 1781 some 3000 cases of wine were produced on the farm. Production doubled by the end of the century and a new cellar was built. Wine has been bottled at this cellar for an unbroken period since 1892. In the early 1800s Rustenberg was divided by owner Jacob Eksteen and a section was given to his son-in-law, who named it Schoongezicht and sold it soon after. Rustenberg and Schoongezicht were at their peak around 1812, with beautiful homesteads and flourishing vineyards. But by mid-century, recession coupled with disease in the vines, brought bankruptcy and dispossession. Schoongezicht was rescued in 1892 by John X Merriman (who was to become Prime Minister of the Cape), and Rustenberg by his brother-in-law Sir Jacob Barry. Together they revitalised the farms. Fruit was sent to Covent Garden; new vines were grafted onto disease-resistant American rootstock; wines were exported to England and the Continent – and even found in Siberia. In 1941 Peter and Pamela Barlow bought Rustenberg, later acquiring Schoongezicht and reuniting the properties. Their son Simon took over the running of the farm in 1987. The Barlows have been at Rustenberg for over 60 years: the longest period any one family has owned the farm.

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Rustenberg Est. 1682 Red 2012 750ml
These wines are designed to be easy drinking, ... more
Sku: 1821315

Reg. $14.99
On Sale $11.99
25% discount on 12 bottles for $135.48

Rustenberg Est. 1682 White 2012 750ml
These wines are designed to be easy drinking, ... more
Sku: 1821316

Reg. $14.99
On Sale $11.99
25% discount on 12 bottles for $135.48

Rustenberg John X Merriman 2010 750ml
This wine is named in honour of a former owner of more
Sku: 1821317

Reg. $29.99
On Sale $23.99
20% discount on 12 bottles for $287.88

Rustenberg Roussanne Stellenbosch 2006 750ml
Rustenberg pioneered the growing and vinification more
Sku: 1470556

Reg. $30.19
On Sale $24.19
60% discount on 12 bottles for $143.88

Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2012 750ml
Much loved for it’s freshness, mouth watering ... more
Sku: 1821318

Reg. $14.99
On Sale $11.99
25% discount on 12 bottles for $135.48