June 2017 Newsletter

Rickety Bridge, Boutique Wines of South Africa, proudly imported into High Point, North Carolina

You are receiving this as a subscriber to our monthly newsletter. I hope to see you and a future tasting or wine dinner, and I sincerely appreciate your support of Rickety Bridge Winery. Thanks, Andrew, Rickety Bridge Winery.

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JUNE notes and news

It was almost as though spring skipped past North Carolina and we went headlong into summer, and that coincides nicely with the arrival of two favorites; our brand new 2017 Foundation Stone Rose blend and our 2016 steel vat fermented Chenin Blanc, which features our updated front label design. These and other wines will take center stage in many tastings we're booked for in June and July.

We have two wine dinners scheduled for the month of June; in Charlotte on June 14th we're at Aix en Provence French Restaurant (see menu right) where only a few places remain, and on 23rd June we're at Port City Chophouse, Wrightsville Beach, for an African inspired dinner (details below).

Here's the full list of June events currently booked:

June 6th, Sour Barn, Wilmington, Public Tasting with Sarah W

June 14th, Aix en Provence, Charlotte, Wine Dinner, with Andy and Bruce

June 17th, Cravin' Wine, New Bern, Public Tasting with Andy

June 17th, Trackside Market, Mebane, Public Tasting with Charles

June 21st, Grand Cru, Wilmington, 'Rose Roadshow' Public Event, with Sarah

June 22nd, Farmin' On Front, Wilmington, Public Tasting with Sarah

June 23rd, Port City Chophouse, Wilmington, Wine Dinner, with Andy and Sarah

June 28th, Arthur's Wine Shop, Charlotte, Public Tasting with Andy and Bruce

June 28th, Breathe Wine Bar, Kernersville, 'Rose Roadshow' Public Tasting with Charles

June 29th, RIOJA! Wine Bar, 'Rose Roadshow' Public Tasting with Charles

June 30th, Nautical Wheelers, New Bern, Public Tasting with Andy

June 30th, Westgate Wine, Raleigh, Public Tasting with Charles

Other exciting news...

In addition to several other new clients I am very pleased to announce that we've finally arrived in Asheville, at the iconic Asheville Wine Market. The market has several Rickety Bridge varietals to choose from so be sure to pay them a visit the next time you're in town. We've also arrived in the quaint little town of Statesville, at the lovely 'Wine Maestro' store. I will be conducting tastings and events at both of these venues soon. For a full list of retail and restaurant clients please visit our website at:

http://www.ricketybridgewineryusa.com/us-stockists/

New Distribuition, welcome Tennessee!

I am happy to announce the impending arrival of our wines in the state of Tennessee. Franklin, TN based Tennessee Fine Wines & Spirits (TNFWS) will distribute Rickety Bridge across many counties in the state including the city of Nashville. TNFWS works with small producers and is extremely selective when it comes to choosing partners. We are honored to work with them and look forward to an exciting partnership. More on this subject very soon.

May Visits and events

Thanks to everyone we met and who joined us for events in May. It was a very busy month that coincided with the arrival of our colleague, Sales & Marketing Manager Lize-Marie Nieman (pictured right) who is based at the winery itself, in Franschhoek. We conducted some fun tastings and dinners and we also celebrated her 1 year anniversary as a Rickety Bridge employee.

JUNE 14, 6:30pm

Aix en Provence Restaurant

In association with Bond Street Wines

Charlotte, NC

Cocktail reception

Canapes: Smoked Trout Rillette. Nasturism bavarois cucumber caviar, Petit Bobotie

Rickety Bridge Brut Rose N.V

1st Course

Farmer Market Vegetables, Shaved Foie Gras, Verjus Granite, Truffle creme fraiche

Rickety Bridge Sauvignon Blanc, 2016

2nd Course

Chilled Lobster Salad, fresh hearts of palm, peach confit, coral vinaigrette

Rickety Bridge Chenin Blanc, 2016

3rd Course

Smoked Pheasant ballotine, corn, chantrelles, maple syrup gastrique

Rickety Bridge Pinotage, 2015

4th Course

Roasted veal sweetbread, oxtail ragout, cauliflower cream, mint scented jus

Rickety Bridge Paulina's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014

Cost $95 per guest plus tax & gratuity

Aix En Provence Restaurant, 545B Providence Road, Charlotte, NC28207

Tel: 704.332.1886

Port City Chophouse African Wine Dinner

June 23rd, 6:30pm

Cost: $65 per perso n

Join Andy and Sarah for an African inspired wine dinner at the lovely Port City Chop House, located at Wrightsville Beach. The dinner will feature 5 traditional African courses and 5 Rickety Bridge wines. Learn all about the history of our winery and the Franschhoek Valley.

To book your place call 910.256.4955

(Seating limited to 35)

Lize-Marie with Salisbury Wine Shop co-proprietor Stephanie Potter

BOOK RICKETY BRIDGE INC. FOR YOUR 2017 EVENT!

EVENT SPACE NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2017/18 BOOKINGS

Our unique 5,500 sq ft winery building is the perfect location for your private function or party. The event space and showroom is a mix of African and French in design, whilst keeping to the building's traditional roots as a furniture show place. In addition to the indoor space we have a large patio with fireplace and fire pit, outdoor seating and bar.

We are now taking bookings for private functions and parties. If you are interested please drop me a line via my contact details below.

For more information about Rickety Bridge and Champagne J.De Telmont contact:

[email protected]

Or go to:

www.ricketybridgewineryusa.com

www.ricketybridge.com

Thanks to all our customers and that includes you, for continuing to support us. More news in July. All the best and thanks. Andrew (CEO Rickety Bridge Winery Inc).

Andy Woolgar | Rickety Bridge Winery Inc. | 336.781.0645 | [email protected]

Happy 1 year Anniversary to our Sales & Marketing Manager Lize-Marie!