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5 years since the lockdown madness

5 years since the lockdown madness

It has been 5 years since COVID-19 took the world by storm, and the world has changed so much since then. We take a moment to reflect and are keen to hear your stories too.
Raka excels in National Wine Challenge 2025

Raka excels in National Wine Challenge 2025

Raka Wines is thrilled to share their exceptional achievements at this year's National Wine Challenge.
National Wine Challenge Special Awards 2025

National Wine Challenge Special Awards 2025

National Wine Challenge 2025, South Africa’s premier fine wine competition, announces this year's winners of the Special Awards.
National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wine results 2025

National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wine results 2025

Award results for the National Wine Challenge 2025's Top 100 / Double Platinum winners.
Winter vineyard update from Raka Wines

Winter vineyard update from Raka Wines

Raka Wines shares insights into the cover crops that they are planting in their vineyards for the winter season.
Raka Wines celebrates Mother's Day

Raka Wines celebrates Mother's Day

With Mother’s Day around the corner, Raka reflects on the rich blessings from Mother Nature that help them make exceptional wines.
Harvest update from Raka Wines

Harvest update from Raka Wines

Raka Wines shares a 2025 harvest update and their Valentine's Day wine special.
Raka introduces new labels for Quinary and Biography Shiraz

Raka introduces new labels for Quinary and Biography Shiraz

The Quinary and Biography Shiraz, the flagship wines of Raka Wines, now boast brand new labels.
Results announced for the first South Africa Selection by CMB

Results announced for the first South Africa Selection by CMB

In the exciting first South Africa Selection by CMB, held on 18 and 19 September in Somerset West, 68 medals and trophies have been awarded to deserving South and Southern African producers.
Raka Wines celebrates Top 20 spot in the Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition

Raka Wines celebrates Top 20 spot in the Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition

Alas Raka did not make the Top 10 of the 2024 Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition – but Top 20 is still a huge achievement!
Raka Wines makes top 20 of the Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition

Raka Wines makes top 20 of the Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition

Did you see the big bright Super Blue Boon last Monday? This is about as big as our excitement about placing in the top 20 of the 2024 Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition!
Absa Top 20 Pinotage finalists unveiled for the 2024 Pinotage competition

Absa Top 20 Pinotage finalists unveiled for the 2024 Pinotage competition

The Pinotage Association announces the highly anticipated Absa Top 20 Pinotage finalists for the 2024 Pinotage competition.
Winter news from Raka Wines

Winter news from Raka Wines

Winter is a slow time on the Raka farm, or at least that is what the sunny days make you think! But the preparation for the new vintage is in full swing…
One million wine views: a record-breaking figure

One million wine views: a record-breaking figure

For the last two consecutive months, the wine fact sheets on wine.co.za have been viewed over a million times per month.
National Wine Challenge Special Awards 2024

National Wine Challenge Special Awards 2024

National Wine Challenge 2024, South Africa’s premier fine wine competition, announces this year's winners of the Special Awards.
National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wine results 2024

National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wine results 2024

The first set of 2024 key results, brought to you by the NWC.
Harvest news from Raka Wines

Harvest news from Raka Wines

With the seasons changing, the Raka farm is dressed in the colours of autumn and is beautiful!
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.
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