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Raka's Josef Dreyer a Diner's Club Winemaker of the Year 2023 finalist

Raka's Josef Dreyer a Diner's Club Winemaker of the Year 2023 finalist

The Raka team is proud to share that Josef Dreyer, Raka’s winemaker, is one of the finalists for Diner's Club SA Winemaker of the Year 2023!
Raka reports on severe flooding

Raka reports on severe flooding

Raka Wines reflects on the impact that the widespread flooding over the Heritage Day long weekend had on their farm.
Romantic getaways on 20 different wine routes

Romantic getaways on 20 different wine routes

From Bot River to Darling, here's a list of romantic getaways on 20 different wine routes in South Africa.
Stanford Wine Route: Activities for the whole family

Stanford Wine Route: Activities for the whole family

Stanford offers an assortment of activities for foodies, families, outdoorsy types, birdwatchers, and, of course, wine farm goers.
Our favourite winter wines

Our favourite winter wines

Is it just us, or does winter 2023 feel like the coldest one yet? Stock up and warm up with some of our favourite winter reds and sticky wines.
Celebrate the fathers in your life with Raka Wines

Celebrate the fathers in your life with Raka Wines

Celebrating a good red wine is important and so is celebrating the fathers in our life.
New wine release: Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2022

New wine release: Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Raka's Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is on the market and ready for your enjoyment!
Raka’s December wine news

Raka’s December wine news

As the year draws to an end, the excitement of harvest is building at Raka Wines.
Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy update: Spring 2022

Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy update: Spring 2022

An update from the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy on all of the beauty and magic that is springtime in the Walker Bay region.
Time flies: Catching up with the Dreyer family of Raka Wines

Time flies: Catching up with the Dreyer family of Raka Wines

Time flies; 2022 has crossed its halfway mark. So far, Raka Wines has celebrated their 21st harvest, impressive wine awards, and a special birthday.
Taste Friday Instagram Series: Live Wine Tasting with RAKA

Taste Friday Instagram Series: Live Wine Tasting with RAKA

Join our Instagram Live Wine Tasting with RAKA wherever you are by tuning in to our live stream on Instagram on Friday 24 June 2022.
Raka Wines: Wild and wonderful farm life

Raka Wines: Wild and wonderful farm life

At Raka Wines, nestled between the Akkedisberg and Kleinrivier Mountains, we have a deep respect for Mother Nature. In all that we do, we work with nature, not against it.
#25YEARSYOUNG: See wine.co.za's Top 10 best loved wineries and wines

#25YEARSYOUNG: See wine.co.za's Top 10 best loved wineries and wines

We bring you our Top 10 most viewed wineries and top 10 best-selling wines.
National Wine Challenge Double Gold Awards 2021

National Wine Challenge Double Gold Awards 2021

Robin Von Holdt reviews Double Gold Awards for the National Wine Challenge (NWC) 2021.
National Wine Challenge Special Awards 2021

National Wine Challenge Special Awards 2021

Special Award Winners – Four categories: Grand Cru Best In Class, Vineyard Consistency, Wine Consistency and Wine Of The Year; Red, White, Sweet & Bubbly
National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wine Results 2021

National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wine Results 2021

Here are the award results for Top 100 / Double Platinum winners of the National Wine Challenge 2021.
Explore the wineries of Stanford

Explore the wineries of Stanford

Stanford has always been a popular break-away destination thanks to a combination of factors. Many visitors eventually retire there too. It’s a mix of well-preserved historical buildings, lush gardens, muted CBD, diversity of activities on surrounding farms and distance from the city all conspire to make it so.
National Wine Challenge Special Awards 2020

National Wine Challenge Special Awards 2020

Special Award Winners – Four Categories: 1. Grand Cru Best in Class, 2. Vineyard Consistency, 3. Wine Consistency, 4. Wine of the Year; Both Red & White. Double Gold Medal Award results will be released on Friday 24th July.
National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wine Results 2020

National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wine Results 2020

Award Results For Top 100 / Double Platinum Winners. Information will be provided on Special Awards (Consistency, Grand Cru Best in Class as well as White & Red Wines of the Year) on Monday 20th, and on Double Gold Award winners on Friday 24th.
Top 5 wines, events and wine news for January 2020

Top 5 wines, events and wine news for January 2020

Our Top 5 wine events, news and favourite wines - as chosen by you, our readers, are always an interesting mix.
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