Our Wines (archived)

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Appearance: Clear, lime green in colour.
Wine Style: Dry.
Bouquet and Palate: Crisp and convincing of the variety flavours. Fresh asparagus, faint grass, and a little green pepper. Perky finish. Real crowd pleaser. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.55 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Appearance: Clear, lime green in colour.
Wine Style: Dry.
Bouquet and Palate: A crisp wine with a good balance between rich fruit and integrated smooth acidity. Floral tones, asparagus, tinned peas and lime on the nose, with lime and other citrus fruit on the medium palate and lingering citrussy aftertaste.
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Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.5 pH: 3.73 TA: 5.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2018

A crisp wine with a good balance between tropical fruit and integrated smooth acidity. Asparagus, tinned peas and gooseberries on the nose, with citrus fruit and crisp apple on the palate. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.3 pH: 3.59 TA: 5.2 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Appearance: Clear, lime green colour
Wine Style: Dry
Bouquet & Palate: A lovely fresh, crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Mineral tones with pineapple sweetness on the nose with a tropical body, balanced acidity and apple freshness on the finish. read more »
Alc: 13.00 RS: 1.3 pH: 3.55 TA: 6.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Pale straw colour with a lavish bouquet of grapefruit, kumquat, granadilla and a touch of gooseberries. These characters follow through to the palate complemented by mineral tones true to the decomposed sandstone in which the Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated. Crisp green apple finish. read more »
Alc: 13.0 RS: 1.7 pH: 3.13 TA: 7.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Appearance: Clear, lime green in colour.
Wine Style: Dry.
Bouquet and Palate: This is a crisp, elegant and fresh Sauvignon blanc with citrus and mineral tones on the nose. On the palet the wine is fruitier with gooseberry and lemon characters; these follow trough to a dry integrated acidity. read more »
Alc: 13.00 RS: 1.2 pH: 3.49 TA: 5.9 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Appearance: Clear colour
Lively nose with sweet fruity aromas. Intense fruit on the palate with crisp mineral tones, well balanced with a soft finish. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.8 pH: 3.49 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Appearance: Clear, lime green in colour.
Wine Style: Dry.
Bouquet and Palate: This Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from 3 different slopes and locations on our farm, giving the wine a complex character. Light clear colour, aromas of tropical fruit (kumquats and gooseberries) with a hint of linden. The same fruit character follows through on the palate with a soft acidity and a lingering green finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.3 TA: 6.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2017

The nose is clean and fresh with expressive fruity flavours, grapefruit and melon. These flavours follow through on the pallet with lovely minerality and green apple finish. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.8 pH: 3.37 TA: 6.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2022

The Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and lively, the nose invites you to summer fruits of peach, passion fruit, guava and gooseberries. The palate is fruity and full with a touch of citrus and a refreshing finish. read more »
Alc: 13.0 RS: 1.8 pH: 3.59 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Erica Shannonea 2012

Appearance: Pale straw colour
Wine Style: Dry
Bouquet & Palate: A delightful surprising nose of ripe melon and tropical fruit caring trough to a full palate with subtle flavours of spice and apple. Medium after taste. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.6 pH: 3.79 TA: 4.9 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Erica Shannonea 2011

Appearance: Pale straw colour.
Style of Wine: Dry.

Bouquet and Palate: A light and fruity wine for any occasion. Citric tones from the Chardonnay are complemented by goosberries and peach from the Sauvigono blanc, which carries trough on the palate with a hint of greenpepper. The wooded Chardonney ensures a rich finish.

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Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.0 pH: 3.47 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Erica Shannonea 2013 - SOLD OUT

Raka Chenin Blanc 2014 - NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION - SOLD OUT

Appearance: Lime green colour.
The aroma embrace hints of honey, melon, peach and other fruits with light oak tones. The crisp taste is due to the acid level of the wine, the "sweet fruit taste" lingers on the pallet. It's perfect with light dishes and complements most appetizers.
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Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.6 pH: 3.31 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Chenin Blanc 2010 - SOLD OUT

Appearance: Lime green colour.
Bouquet and Palate: Refreshing aroma of honeycomb, roasted hazelnuts and vanilla. On the palate the wood component give the wine a full creamy mouth feel with more honey and vanilla. A soft, slightly acidic finish. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 3.6 pH: 3.4 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Chenin Blanc 2013

Appearance: Lime green colour.
Bouquet and Palate: A fresh slightly oaked wine with apple pie and light vanilla flavours. Mouthfilling, rounded, with bee’s wax and cider on the palate and good zesty finish. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.6 pH: 3.31 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Chenin Blanc 2012

Raka Rosé 2018

Melon pink colour with an orange tinge. Raka Rose 2018 has the same juicy brightness as its predecessors. Flavours of strawberry and cherry is complemented by a nose of candy floss. Dry and tangy read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.1 pH: 3.61 TA: 3.9 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2019 - SOLD OUT

Salmon pink colour with a sweet bouquet of honey, turkish delight and berry notes. The palate is dry with juicy tones of raspberry and candyfloss. A gentle fruity finish.

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Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.1 pH: 3.61 TA: 3.9 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2014

Appearance: melon pink colour
Bouquet and Palate: The rose has a melon pink colour and shows sweetish characters of candy floss and berry jam. On the palate the wine reveals to be completely dry with a spicy grip. It has a soft berry finish. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.43 TA: 6.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2011

Appearance: Bright berry red colour
Bouquet and Palate: Fresh summer berries on the nose with hints of candy and an ellusive hint of oak. The crisp palate is supported by the acidity of the Sauvignon blanc ensuring a long, lingering aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.43 TA: 6.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2015

Appearance: Light pink magenta colour
Bouquet and Palate: A sweet nose of cherries, berries and candy floss. The palate is dry with 'savoury fruity' tones and a refreshing acidity . read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.4 pH: 3.47 TA: 5.74 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2017

Appearance: Melon pink colour with an orange tinge
Bouquet & Palate: A medium bodied Rosé with fruity burst of sweet aromas on the nose including strawberries, berries and candyfloss, a slight undertone of honey. Refreshingly dry and fruity on the palate with good acidity finish read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 1.9 pH: 3.53 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2016

Appearance: Bright clear in colour with an orange tinge
Bouquet & Palate: The aromas are complex. Rich flavours of prunes and crushed strawberry, complimented by hints of honey. The same characters carries through on the palate with a refreshing crisp, sweetish finish. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 4.5 pH: 3.40 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2020

Appearance: Melon pink colour with an orange tinge
Bouquet & Palate: Flavours of strawberry and cherry is complemented by a nose of candy floss. Dry and tangy

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Alc: 14 RS: 1.2 pH: 3.63 TA: 4.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2012

Appearance: Bright berry red colour
Bouquet and Palate: The nose reveals a little white pepper but mostly ripe berries, strawberry sweets and red jelly, which is also to be found on the palate. The wine ends dry but full of fruit and the aftertaste lingers. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.43 TA: 6.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2011 - SOLD OUT

Intense ruby red colour with blackcurrant, spice and ripe fruit on the nose. Fruity tones and soft tannins on the palate with a long spicy aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 3.1 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2010

Appearance: Ruby red with purple rim.
Style of Wine: Dry.
Nose and Palate: Perfect house wine. The wine has redberry flavours on the nose with herbs and spices coming from the Mourvèdre (oreganum, white peper and cloves). Full palate with with some spice soft rounded juicy tannins. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.63 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2013

Appearance: Beautiful red colour
Nose: A soft, fruity wine with delicate ripe red fruit, berries, prunes and slight oak spices flavours. With the subtle use of oak, this wine has a wonderfully appealing balance between fruit and wood.
Palate is generous and full with lots of fruity tones. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.67 TA: 5.20 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2015

Appearance: Ruby red with purple rim
Style of grapes: Dry
Nose & Palate: Easy drinking red with aromatic berry fruits and spice notes on the nose. Medium-bodied palate with juicy texture and berry flavours with an earthy spicy tone complimented by a slight oak finish. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2019

Appearance: Ruby Red with purple rim

Perfect everyday red blend. Fruity berry prune flavours on the nose with a herbaceous undertone. Red berry and cherry make the palate juicy with subtle spicy oak hints.

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Alc: 14 RS: 2.8 pH: 3.64 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2016

Appearance: Ruby red with purple rim
Style of grapes: Dry
Nose & Palate: An easy drinking red blend with prominent fruity sweetness with aromas of cherry, raspberry and dried herbs. The intensity of the fruit is carried onto the palate and complemented by flavours of black pepper with a hint of smokiness. Rounded off by a dash of well managed oak. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 3.7 pH: 3.55 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2012

Appearance: Ruby Red with purple rim. Nose & Palate: An abundance of ripe berries with spice on the nose. On the pallet the wine shows more spicy smoky tones, the oak compliments the spice on the aftertaste leaving a mouth-coating long finish. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.64 TA: 4.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2017

With rich berry aromas and ripe red fruit, prunes and hints of oak and spices on the nose.The palate reflects the fruity flavours of ripe cherries with a spicy, smoky undertone. Wonderful balance between fruit and wood with a juicy finish.

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Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2018

Easy drinking, every day red blend. Fruity charm with delicate ripe red fruit, berries, prunes and roasted tomatoes with a wiff of fresh garden herbs. Intensity of the fruit is carried onto the palate and complemented by spice and balanced oak and a smooth finish.

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Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.8 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2014

An abundance of ripe berries with spice on the nose. On the pallet the wine shows more spicy smoky tones, the oak compliments the spice on the aftertaste leaving a mouth-coating long finish. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 3.4 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.9 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2020

Easy drinking red blend. Ripe red fruit, berries and prunes with earthy undertone. Medium-bodied and fruit filled on the palate with a smoky undertone and slight oak finish. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 3.3 pH: 3.66 TA: 5.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2010

Appearance: Clear ruby colour.
Bouquet and Palate: Huge concentration of dark fruits. Savoury nose carries through to the palate. Serious wine that shows lots of varietal character. Not for the faint hearted. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.96 TA: 4.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2009

Appearance: Clear ruby colour.
Wine Style: Dry.
Bouquet and Palate: The 2009 Pinotage has a intense, clean purple colour; aromas of red cherries with an explosion of spices backed by oak, bouquet well carry trough on the palate. A medium bodied wine with good balance between acidity and tannins. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.64 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2010

Appearance: Soft, Ruby with slightly purple colour
Very attractive wine, friendly savouriness with a hint of sour cherries. Lingering finish and tactfully oaked. Surprisingly elegant. read more »
Alc: 15.0 RS: 4.5 pH: 3.59 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2016

Freshly crushed blueberries, cranberries with hints of spicy cloves and cinnamon. Flavours of roasted cherry tomatoes and earthy tones on the palate, soft and velvety on the finish. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 3.1 pH: 3.55 TA: 5.9 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2017

Sweet cherries & cranberries with hints of spice and cinnamon on the nose. Earthy tones with berry sourness on the palate with a smooth finish. read more »
Alc: 15 RS: 2.9 pH: 3.64 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2009

Fresh crushed blueberries, cinnamon and cloves gives a flowery, spice aroma. Flavours of roasted cherry tomatoes and ripe fruitcake well supported by a lingering vanilla aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.9 pH: 3.35 TA: 6.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2019

Ruby red in colour and perfumed and aromatic nose with cherry and roasted tomato with hints of oregano, mulberries, and juicy plums. The palate is well balanced with additional layers of spicy earthy tones, sundried tomatoes and cloves. A natural acidity adds to the lingering aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 4.0 pH: 3.51 TA: 6.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2013

Appearance: Soft, Ruby with slightly purple colour
Bouquet & Palate: This is a well balanced , elegant wine. Shows sour cherries and mulberries on both nose and palate. Firm dry tannins and warm finish. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.5 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2018

A soft, pleasantly fruity wine. On the nose flavours of red cherry and ripe plums, cinnamon notes combined with savoury spices. Riper, darker fruit notes on the palate, complemented by spicy oak. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 2.8 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2015

Soft, Ruby with slightly purple colour. Raka Sangiovese 2015 shows the fruity charm and flavours of the variety. Hints of tomato cocktail and raisins with a slight wiff of fresh garden herbs and tamed leather. Medium finish

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.0 pH: 3.53 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2014

The nose shows freshness with sundried tomato, red peppers and clove spice. The pallet reveals roasted tomatoes and spicy tones from the oak, supple tannins and a clean finish.
Appearance: Clear Ruby Colour read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.3 pH: 3.53 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2011 - SOLD OUT

Raka Sangiovese 2012

Appearance: Soft, ruby with slightly purple colour.
Bouquet & Palate: Ripe, easy and sweet with mulberry flavours and earthy tones. It has firm dry tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 3.4 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2016 - SOLD OUT

Appearance: Dark Ruby colour
Bouquet & Palate: This wine has an intense ruby red colour, with black plums and cherries on the nose. Juicy tannins support a spicy pallet with plums and blackcurrants with a fruity dry finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.6 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2011

Appearance: Clear ruby colour.Bouquet and Palate: A good oak balance supports the ripe juicy plum and fruit concentration and offers a savoury, earthy handshake. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.1 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2013

Appearance: Clear Ruby colour
The Pinotage has a intense, clean purple colour; aromas of red cherries with a explosion of spices backed by oak, bouquet well carry trough on the palate. A medium body with well balance between acidity and tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.56 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2017

Appearance: Dark Ruby colour. Bouquet & Palate: Perfumes of sweet cherries, blackberries, plums and a spiciness on the nose. Same fruity characters on the palate are wrapped up in soft oak hints. The ripe subtle tannins create a wine ready to enjoy now. read more »
Alc: 13.0% RS: 2.0 pH: 3.64 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2018

Appearance: Deep ruby red colour.
Bouquet & Palate: Concentration of dark fruits, black and red berries. Spicy sweet undertones of cinnamon and banana on the nose. Balanced oak on the palate supports ripe juicy plum and fruit concentration with spicy smooth finish. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 1.7 pH: 3.72 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2014

This wine has a nice dark colour and a typical Pinotage nose of banana and lots of Rooibos tea. It is full bodied, displays spice and pepper on the tongue, but is soft and smooth with a lingering aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.1 pH: 3.66 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2020

Raka Pinotage shows earthy and dusty blue fruit with hints of malty toffee adding to the fruity succulence. Hints of pleasant dry spice. Gentle but firm medium bodied structure with a balanced and polished finish. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.6 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2015

The Pinotage has a intense, clean purple colour; aromas of red cherries with a explosion of spices backed by oak, bouquet well carry trough on the palate. A medium body wine with well balance between acidity and tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.6 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2019

Raka Quinary 2011

This Bordeaux blend reveals a complex nose of blackberries and cherries with spice on the nose. The palate is well structured with fruitcake and a vanilla sweetness with elegant oak flavours. Soft tannins with a lingering fruity aftertaste.
Appearance: Dark Plum Colour read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.63 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2017

Appearance: Dark plum colour
Bouquet: A complex nose of spice, ripe berries and blackberries with slight forest floor earthy tones.
Palate: Mouthfilling fruit and elegant oak flavours, juicy tannins and lingering after taste.

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Alc: 14 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2014

Apperance: Dark plum colour
Intense deep red colour with blackcurrant and cherry on the nose. The palate is well structured and pure with soft tannins and a lingering fruity aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 3.4 pH: 3.69 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2012

Dark, deep red colour. Bold aromas of blackcurrant and mulberries with hints of aromatic herbs. The palet is finely formed and elegant with forest floor earthiness complimented by the blackcurrant fruitiness. Long, soft, lingering fruity finish. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.71 TA: 5.2 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2010

Intense deep red colour with blackcurrant and cherry on the nose. The palate is well structured and pure with soft tannins and a lingering fruity aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.56 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2019

Appearance: Dark plum colour
Bouquet & Palate: Blackberries, plum spicy hints and cedar against a cigar box background. The wine is well balanced with mouth filling fruit, elegant oak flavours and silky tannins.

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Alc: 14 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2018

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Alc: 14 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2016

Dark plum colour. A soft appealing wine with flavours of tea leaf, star anise and succulent black cherries. These are well balanced with supple textured oak. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.9 pH: 3.53 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2020

The wine has a dark plum colour. Blackberries, plum spicy hints and cedar against a cigar box background. The wine is well-balanced with mouth-filling fruit, elegant oak flavours and silky tannins.

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Alc: 14 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2013

A rich full bodied blend with aromas of fruit scents and flavors of cassis, blackberry and dark cherry. On the pallet the same fruit tones are complimented with spice and well integrated oak; complex with fine tannins.
Apperance: Dark Plum Colour read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.63 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2015

Appearance: Dark plum colour
Bouquet & Palate: Well defined leafy liquorice and forest floor earthiness on the nose carried through on the palate complemented by oak with a full rich aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.8 pH: 3.57 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Figurehead 2014

This is a dark coloured, bold wine with upfront lively, spicy fruit. The pinotage adds lovely fruit flavours that linger on the aftertaste. Dark fruits and good ripeness leads to complex palate with spice and herbal notes. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.72 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Figurehead 2013

Nose: The berries and black currant of the Cabernet Sauvignon is prominent with hints of spicy eucalyptus. This is supported by a lovely caramel and chocolate flavours of the Merlot and soft pepper and sandlewood flavours of Cabernet Franc. This is rounded of beautifully with the Pinotage offering banana, boiled sweets and a touch of mocha.
Palette: Layers of herbaceous black olives, smoky cedar with a touch of cigar box, pencil shavings and sour cherries. This is supported by good toastiness from sweet oak. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.8 pH: 3.59 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Figurehead 2015

Appearance: Clear ruby colour. This is a dark coloured, bold wine with upfront lively, spicy fruit. The pinotage adds lovely fruit flavours that linger on the aftertaste. Dark fruits and good ripeness leads to complex palate with spice and herbal notes. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.72 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Figurehead 2017

Appearance: Clear ruby colour.
Bouquet & Palate: This Cape blend (15% Pinotage) reveals raspberries and blackcurrant on the nose with a hint of spicy eucalyptus and
caramelized banana from the Pinotage. Herbaceous black olives leads to a complex palate with ripe tannins and warm spice. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.63 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Figurehead 2009

Appearance: Clear ruby colour.
Bouquet & Palate: This is a dark coloured, bold wine with upfront lively, spicy fruit. The pinotage adds lovely fruit flavours that linger on the aftertaste. Dark fruits and good ripeness leads to complex palate with spice and herbal notes. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.9 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2019

Dark ruby colour with liquorice and vanilla on the nose. Lots of herb-tinge with black, dark and jammy fruit. Palate is smooth and elegant with a full mid-palate. Vanilla, cigarbox and chocolate on the refined finish. Earthy and savoury. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.0 pH: 3.49 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2017

This rich and deep coloured Shiraz reveals a lot of white pepper, dried herb tinge complimented by pepper coriander tones, with hints of sweet blue & black fruit succulence. These aromas follow through on a silky full body palate with fine dry tannin with a rich and long finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2018

Deep ruby garnet. Spicy nose with black-pepper and dark berry fruit. Black forest cake on the palate with a red berry finish and elegant spice. Fine and grainy tannins on the aftertaste.

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.9 pH: 3.59 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2010

Appearance: Clean Ruby colour.
The Shiraz offers a kaleidoscope of black berry, violets, vanilla and white pepper aromas and flavours. The lush texture, seamless and complex structure adds to elegance and refinement. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.3 pH: 3.63 TA: 5.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2011

Appearance: Clean Ruby colour.
The Shiraz offers a kaleidoscope of black berry, violets, vanilla and white pepper aromas and flavours in 2011. The lush texture, seamless and complex structure adds to elegance and refinement. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.1 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2016

Appearance: Dark ruby red. Style: Dry Bouquet & Palate: Dark purply red in colour with white pepper interlaced with sweet cloves, nutmeg and hints of fynbos and liquorice. On the palate there is plump and dark fruit enveloped in pepper and earthy tones with a long elegant finish with balanced tannins and hints of red plum read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.60 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2012

Appearance: Clean ruby colour
Spicy aromas with hints of chocolate, coffee and black fruit is forthcoming on the bouquet. These aromas follow through on a silky full body palate, with dried plum and pepper flavours. Complete structure and a full body wine with a well balanced between tannins acidity leaves a lingering taste. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.4 pH: 3.68 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2020

Toasty and smoky on the nose with a hint of red cherry. Palate is smooth and elegant with a rich complexity and slight tart note on the dry finish. Smoky notes follow from the nose. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.7 pH: 3.60 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2015

Appearance: Dark ruby red
Style: Dry
Bouquet & Palate: Dark purply red in colour with white pepper interlaced with sweet cloves, nutmeg and hints of fynbos and liquorice. On the pallet there is plump and dark fruit enveloped in pepper and earthy tones with a long elegant finish with balanced tannins and hints of red plum read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.60 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2013

Appearance: Clean Ruby Colour
Style: Dry
Bouquet & Palate: Spicy and savoury aromas on the nose. A complex pallet with pepper and wild herbs followed by Christmas pudding fruit and tobacco. Well rounded and elegant finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.1 pH: 3.60 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2010

Appearance: Deep ruby colour
Tomato leaf and plum tones. Ripe and luscious fruit. Light mint and eucalyptus flavours, generous tannic base. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.56 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2015

Deep, inviting colour. Spicy and sweet plum flavour that blends well with a firm tannin.. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.8 pH: 3.56 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2011

Appearance: Deep ruby colour. Deep, inviting colour. Spicy and sweet plum flavour that blends well with a firm tannin. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.59 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2013

Rich, round and restrained with succulent black fruit elegance and integrated with structure that mingles harmoniously with light oak read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2014

On the nose this wine is an explosion of dark fruit - prunes and blackberries with a slight caramelized sweetness. These flavors are repeated on the palate with some smoky tones complimented by well integrated oak. Lingering finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.6 pH: 3.56 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2012

This juicy wine with red cherries, plums and a hint of mintiness on the nose carries the same character through on the palate, combined with spicy oak notes. This elegant and smooth wine has supple tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.50 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.40 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2009

The Merlot 2009 is a selection of the ten best barrels of Merlot produced in that year. On the nose this wine is an explosion of dark fruit - prunes and blackberries with a slight caramelized sweetness. These flavours are repeated on the palate with some smoky tones complemented by well integrated oak. Lingering finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.49 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2016

Appearance: Deep ruby colour. This juicy wine with red cherries, plums and a hint of mintiness on the nose carries the same character through on the palate, combined with spicy oak notes. This elegant and smooth wine has supple tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.45 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2019

Characters of prunes and blackberries, with tones of cloves and herbs and light eucalyptus on the nose. The same fruity, spicy characters on the palate complemented by well integrated oak read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 3.7 pH: 3.58 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2017

Appearance: Deep ruby colour.
Characters of prunes and blackberries, with tones of cloves and herbs and light eucalyptus on the nose. The same fruity, spicy characters on the palate complemented by well integrated oak. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.55 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2018

Appearance: Deep ruby colour

Bouquet & Palate: Tomato leaf and plum tones. Ripe and luscious fruit. Light mint and eucalyptus flavours, generous tannic base.

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Alc: 14 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.51 TA: 5.9 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Malbec 2016

Appearance: Dark rich purple colour. The nose reveals plums, roasted coffee and forest floor flavours. On the palate baked blueberry muffins with lovely plummy, salty finish. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.1 pH: 3.46 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Malbec 2018

Appearance: Dark rich purple colour.
Bouquet & Juicy red plum and blackberry on the nose with a vanilla hint. The palate is rich and jammy with dark fruits medium acidity and supple oak notes and a hint of tobacco. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 2.1 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Malbec 2020

Raka Malbec 2012

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The Malbec has a deep violet coloUr, plum-like aromas and cherries on the nose. The wine has a soft mouthfeel, non-aggressive tannins with vanilla and fruity tones
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Alc: 14.0 RS: 1.7 pH: 3.54 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Malbec 2013

Rich fruit flavor of plumbs and dark berries on the nose with slight spicy hints. The pallets shows freshness with cherry and berries that leads juicy tannins and lovely acidity, smoky finish.
Appearnce: Dark rich purple colour. read more »
Alc: 13.50 RS: 1.6 pH: 3.45 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Malbec 2017

Appearance: Dark rich purple colour.
Bouquet: Aromas of plum, pomegranate, raspberry and underlining earthy, forest floor notes on the nose.
Palate: An elegant wine that follows with more fruit and juicy oak tannins on the palate read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.58 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Malbec 2015

Raka Cabernet Franc 2016

The nose exposes floral aromas with spice and tobacco leaf notes. The palate is full bodied, with cherries and blackcurrant and firm but silky tannins. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.5 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Franc 2013

Appearance: Garnet colour.
The wine has a deep and intense garnet colour. The nose shows ripe cassis and smokey flavours, complexed by aromas of blackberry and plum. The palate is full round with ripe chewy tannins and flavours of coffee, chocolate, cigar box and liquorice. The balanced acid creates a firm finish, complemented by lingering sweetness. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.9 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.2 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Franc 2015

Deep Ruby red colour. Grabs attention with intense blackcurrant herbaceous hints and delicate floral notes. Poised and full bodied with same characters on the pallet, velvet gripping finish. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.5 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Franc 2017

Floral aromas with spice and liquorice on the nose. The palate is full rounded and refined showing fresh red fruit, slight smoky and herbal tones with a rich finish. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.64 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Franc 2011

Appearance: Medium deep ruby red colour.
This Cabernet Franc has an elegant perfume of concentrated berry flavours with an herbal edge. Good oak balance is in perfect harmony with the fresh and intense fruit, balanced by a fine acid structure. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Appearance: Deep Red
This is an elegant, structured wine with berry fruit aromas and soft mint on the palate. A full-bodied wine with well-integrated oak, it has beautiful depth of character which will ensure successful ageing. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.51 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

This Cabernet Sauvignon has a complex structure with a lot of dark fruits, black currents and some mint. Soft, juicy ripe black fruit flavours on the palate with a fine tannin structure read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.60 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Appearance: Rich deep ruby colour.
This is an elegant, structured wine with berry fruit aromas and soft mint on the palate. A full-bodied wine with well-integrated oak, it has beautiful depth of character which will ensure successful ageing. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.51 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Appearance: very dark violet
Complex nose of fruitcake, plum , dark chocolate and tobacco while a balanced palate adds blackcurrant and cherry characters with a lingering full finish.

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Alc: 14 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Everything a good Cabernet Sauvignon should be Blackcurrant and mulberry cassis with a hint of tobacco complemented by warm spice on the nose. The palate is similar with black fruit and well integrated spicy oak. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 3.7 pH: 3.65 TA: 6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Raka Petit Verdot 2010

This deep ruby-hued wine offers intense dark cherry and blackcurrant flavours with great fruit purity. It has refreshing acidity and rich, complex savoury support. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.1 pH: 3.64 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Petit Verdot 2016

Appearance: Dark plum colour. Bouquet & Palate: Complex nose of blackcurrant, violets, white pepper with leathery undertones. The same characters lead to the palate with intense dark fruit and makes a full month feel with a long finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.48 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Petit Verdot 2019

Appearance: Dark plum colour

Bouquet & Palate: Red berries - cherry and cranberry - on the nose, violets and white pepper. The palate is rich with darker fruits and a dry tannin finish.

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Petit Verdot 2009

Spicy dark fruit minty vanilla liquorish finish on the nose. The palate reveals dark fruit with layers of meatiness, pepper and sweet vanilla spice. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.9 pH: 3.55 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Petit Verdot 2013

Appearance: Dark plum colour
Bouquet & Palate: Intense dark purple colour with complex berry fruit characters, cloves and fruit cake. The wine has a huge intensity on the palate with a creamy finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.0 pH: 3.57 TA: 6.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Petit Verdot 2017

Aroma of black cherry and cranberry infused with plenty herbal floral notes like violet and sage. A fruity palate with a firm tannin structure and hazelnut hints from the oak offers a lingering aftertaste.

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.66 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2008

Appearance: Rich deep ruby colour.
Nose & Palate: Ruby colour, smooth, harmonious flavours of ripe berries and black cherries with spicy hints and some vanilla. Good balance, with mouthfilling fruit, spice and silky tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 4.0 pH: 3.57 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2007

Appearance: Rich deep ruby colour.
This Bordeaux blend reveals a complex nose of spice and blackberries with a touch of mint and cigar box. The wine is well balanced with a full mouth feel which will improve with ageing up to 8 years. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 4.1 pH: 3.63 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Figurehead 2008 - SOLD OUT

Appearance: Clear ruby colour.
Nose: The berries and black currant of the Cabernet Sauvignon is prominent with hints of spicy eucalyptus. This is supported by a lovely caramel and chocolate flavours of the Merlot and soft pepper and sandlewood flavours of Cabernet Franc. This is rounded of beautifully with the Pinotage offering banana, boiled sweets and a touch of mocha.
Palate: Layers of herbaceous black olives, smoky cedar with a touch of cigar box, pencil shavings and sour cherries. This is supported by good toastiness from sweet oak.
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Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.8 pH: 3.59 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2009

Appearance: Clean ruby colour.
Bouquet and Palate: Excellent balance between well integrated oak and fruit. White pepper dominates the nose, the wine explodes into ripe plush fruit on the palate. Pure drinking pleasure. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.9 pH: 3.63 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2008

Appearance: Clean ruby colour.
Bouquet and Palate: Spicy aromas with hints of chocolate, coffee and black fruit is forthcoming on the bouquet. These aromas follow through on a silky full bodied palate, with dried plum and pepper flavours. Complete structure and a full bodied wine with good balance between the tannins and acidity leaving a lingering after taste. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 4.6 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Malbec 2009

The nose reveals plums, roasted coffee and forest floor flavours. On the palate baked blueberry muffins with lovely plummy, salty finish.
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Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.46 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Franc 2008 - SOLD OUT

Appearance: Garnet colour.
Wine Style: Dry.
Taste: This Cabernet Franc has a summer berry character - strawberries, raspberries, cherries and mulberries - and violets as the bouquet opens up. The palate is soft and smooth with coffee tones and a velvet finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.3 pH: 3.71 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Franc 2009 - SOLD OUT

Appearance: Garnet colour.

Deep colour and elegant perfume . The wine displays concentrated berry flavours, a herbal edge & dusty tannins. The fresh and intense fruit is in perfect harmony with the oak and balanced by a fine acid structure read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.5 pH: 3.5 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Appearance: Clear, straw-yellow in colour
Wine Style: Dry

This wine shows classic cool climate characteristics. Pronounced tropical aromas with gooseberries, pear and guava. Hints of green pepper, fig and asparagus These aromas follow through onto a lively, crisp palate with richness and complexity

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 1.6 pH: 3.35 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2011

This Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from three different slopes and locations on our farm, giving the wine a complex character. Light clear colour, aromas of tropical fruit (kumquats and gooseberries) with a hint of linden. The same fruit character follows through on the palate with a soft acidity and a lingering green finish. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.57 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Appearance: Clear, Lime green in colour
Wine Style: Dry
This wine shows classic cool climate characteristics. Pronounced tropical aromas with gooseberries, pear and guava. Hints of green pepper, fig and asparagus These aromas follow through onto a lively, crisp palate with richness and complexity.

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Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.6 pH: 3.35 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Erica Shannonea 2008

Appearance: Pale straw colour
Style of Wine: Dry

Bouquet & Palate: All the classic aromas and flavours of gooseberries and green peppers gives the wine its youthful vibrance and fresh appeal, slight oakiness compliments the Chardonnay component. Great harmony between nose and palate, with lemony-fruit a subtle flintiness on the palate, complimented by oak.

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Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.7 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Erica Shannonea 2009 - SOLD OUT

Appearance: Pale straw colour.
Style of Wine: Dry.

Bouquet and Palate: All the classic aromas and flavours of gooseberries and green peppers gives the wine its youthful vibrance and fresh appeal, slight oakiness compliments the Chardonnay component. Great harmony between nose and palate, with lemony-fruit a subtle flintiness on the palate, complimented by oak.

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Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.8 pH: 3.48 TA: 5.2 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Chenin Blanc 2008

Appearance: Yellow, lime green colour

Bouquet & Palate: Yellow, lime green colour. Guava with hints of fresh straw on nose. Rich, racy and full on middle palate This fruity, well-balanced wine is distinguishable by its mango and honey aromas on the nose. On the palate, it has a core of fruit with hints of nuts and honey.

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Alc: 14% RS: 2.2 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Chenin Blanc 2009

Appearance: Lime green coulor
Bouque:t Palate The aroma embrace hints of honey, melon, peach and other fruits with light oak tones. The crisp taste is due to the acid level of the wine, the "sweet fruit taste" lingers on the pallet. It's perfect with light dishes and complements most appetizers. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.7 pH: 3.45 TA: 5.2 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2008

Appearance: Bright clear in colour with an orange tinge
The aromas are complex. Rich flavours of prunes and crushed strawberry, complimented by hints of honey. The same characters carries through on the palate with a refreshing crisp, sweetish finish. read more »
Alc: 13 RS: 4.5 pH: 3.4 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2010

Bouquet and Palate: On the nose there is an unexpected abundance of fresh, fich flavours of crushed fruit. The same characters carries through on the palate with a refreshing crisp watermelon finish. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.64 TA: 4.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2009 - SOLD OUT

Appearance: Ruby red with purple background.
Wine Style: Dry.
Bouquet and Palate: A soft, fruity wine with a hint of smoky tones. The rich plum and wild berry flavours on the nose add to the full-rounded ripeness on the palate, ensuring a harmonious blend with a velvety finish. The French oak flavours enhance the complexity of this medium bodied smooth and rounded red wine. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.5 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2007

Appearance: Beautiful red colour
Wine Style: Dry
Nose & Palate: A soft, fruity wine with delicate ripe red fruit, berries, prunes and slight oak spices flavours. With the subtle use of oak, this wine has a wonderfully appealing balance between fruit and wood. Palate is generous and full with lots of fruity tones. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: pH: 3.67 TA: 5.20 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2005

Appearance: Clear ruby colour
Wine Style: Dry
Bouquet & Palate: Clear ruby colour. Rich dark berry aromas, incredible fruit concentration with hints of caramel on the nose. Easy drinking wine, smoky tobacco on the palate.

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.6 pH: 3.76 TA: 6.2 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2008

Appearance: Striking dark red
Wine Style: Dry
Nose & Palate: A soft, fruity wine with a hint of smokey tones derived oak, delicate ripe red berries. Palate is generous with lots of fruity tones. With the subtle use of oak, this wine has a wonderfully appealing balance between fruit and oak.. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.67 TA: 5.20 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2007

2008 Michelangelo Awards - Silver Medal
This wine has a nice dark colour and a typical Pinotage nose of banana and lots of Rooibos tea. It is full bodied, displays spice and pepper on the tongue, but is soft and smooth with a lingering aftertaste. The fruit and wood flavours are well integrated, making it a ready to drink wine now but delicious in five years. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 1.8 pH: 3.58 TA: 5.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2010

Raka Pinotage 2008

The 2008 Pinotage has a deep purple colour with scarlet tint. Aromas of black and red berries backed by oak, spicy undertones of cinnamon and cloves giving way to a rich, mouth-filling palate supported by a well integrated concentration of tannin and oak. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.82 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2007

2008 Veritas Awards - Silver Medal
2008 Michelangelo Awards - Silver Medal
Clear Ruby colour. Pleasant sweet and sour cherries with good wood integration. Soft and velvety on the finish.

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.66 pH: 3.65 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2008

Raka Sangiovese has a deep raspberry colour, a fragrant, elegant nose with cranberry, cherry and hints of spice and an elegant, lingering palate with toasted nuts and cherries. It has a beautiful rich finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.4 pH: 3.65 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2007

Appearance: Deep ruby colour
Wine Style: Dry

Bouquet & Palate: This classic Merlot shows characters of red berries and cloves with a hint of mintiness. Forthcoming on the nose with sweet violets and spicy oak. The wine is elegant and smooth with supple tannins.

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.30 pH: 3.6 TA: 5.60 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2008

This classic Merlot shows good barrel intergration on the bouquet, characters of berries and spices like cloves and herbal tones. Forthcoming on the nose is spicy oak and red berries. The wine is elegant, smooth with good tannins and great balance . read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.7 TA: 5.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2004

2008 John Platter - 4 Stars
Wine Magazine - 4 Stars
Calyon Trophy - Top 10
2008 Decanter Awards 2008 - Bronze Medal
2008 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards â€“ Silver Award
2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medal
2006 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Silver (83/100)
2005 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver Medal
Veritas 2005 - Silver
SAA inflight 2006 - Premium Class
This still young Bordeaux blend reveals a complex nose of blackberries, spice and liquorice against a cigar box background. A deep-coloured, well balanced wine with a full mouth feel and lingering after taste that will improve with ageing up to 8 years.

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Alc: 14.56 RS: 2.1 pH: 3.8 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2005

This Bordeaux blend reveals a complex nose of spice and blackberries with a touch of mint and cigar box. The wine is well balanced with a full mouth feel which will improve with ageing up to 8 years. read more »
Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.60 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.80 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2006

Appearance: Rich deep ruby colour
This Bordeaux blend reveals a complex nose of spice and blackberries with a touch of mint and cigar box. The wine is well balanced with a full mouth feel which will improve with ageing up to 8 years. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.52 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Figurehead 2006

Appearance: Clear ruby colour
Wine Style: Dry
Meaty and Muscular, Firm fleshed with soft sweet centre threaded through with ripe tannins and warm spice sprinkle. Already delicious.

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Figurehead 2007

A bouquet of warm spices and banana aromas welcomes you. This full-bodied Cape blend with complexity of blackberry and meaty characters on the palate leaves a long finish of fruit and spice that lingers on the palate. read more »
Alc: 14.6 RS: 3.8 pH: 3.72 TA: 5.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2007

John Platter - 4 Stars
Grand Prix Degustation Wine Show - Grand Prix Trophy
Veritas 2007 - Bronze
Pale straw colour. Fresh and crisp with appealing aromas of green pepper, freshly mowed lawn and fig; subtle hints of pear and gooseberry. There is harmony between nose and palate. Green figs and hints of pineapple is underpinned by a subtle flintiness.

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Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.3 pH: 3.23 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2007

Appearance: Rich purple colour
Wine Style: Dry

Nose & Palate: Peppery Karoo bush aromas with hints of vanilla sweetness and linden. These aromas follow through on a silky full body palate, with ripe plum and chocolate flavours. Well rounded tannins ending in a pleasant, long lingering aftertaste.

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 3.0 pH: 3.67 TA: 5.20 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2006

Appearance: Rich purple colour
Wine Style: Dry

Bouquet & Palate: A Good intensity of colour, with a young and vibrant red – purple hue. Lots of chewy black fruits on the nose, with some notes of orange peel. A palate loaded with balanced fruit, with very appealing ripe, slightly spicy tannins, and fairly soft acidity.

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Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.6 pH: 3.5 TA: 6.2 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rose 2007

Bright clear pink. This slightly wooded Rose has a complex nose of rose petals, ripe berry fruit and just the slightest hint of mixed spice. More cherries and berries on the palate filling the mouth and easing in to a long elegant aftertaste. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.2 pH: 3.23 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Petit Verdot 2007

Appearance: Dark plum colour
Style of Wine: Dry
Nose & Palate: Intense dark purple colour with complex berry fruit characters, cloves and fruit cake. The wine has a huge intensity on the pallet with a creamy finish.

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Alc: 14.50 RS: 2.60 pH: 3.55 TA: 6.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Petit Verdot 2008

Intense dark purple colour with complex berry fruit characters, cloves and fruit cake. The wine has a huge intensity on the palate with a creamy finish.

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Alc: 14.50 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.72 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2004

Veritas 2007 - Bronze
Veritas 2006 - Bronze
WINE magazine September 2006 - 4 stars
2006 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medal
Clear ruby colour. Herbaceous nose with rich plums, coffee and savoury notes on the palate. Huge structure with serious wood but supple tannins and a long finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.6 pH: 3.8 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Malbec 2006

Appearance: Dark rich purple colour

Nose & Palate: Intense dark purple colour with wild berry, black cherry fruit characters are lanced with nuances of liquorice and oak derived spice. The palate is a well combined mixture of up-front fruit and smokiness.

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.20 pH: 3.70 TA: 5.70 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Malbec 2008

Intense dark purple colour with wild berry, black cherry fruit characters laced with nuances of liquorice and oak derived spice. The palate is a well combined mixture of up-front fruit and smokiness. read more »
Alc: 12.5 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.64 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2006

Veritas 2007 - Silver
Clear ruby colour. Pleasant sweet and sour cherries with good wood integration. Soft and velvety on the finish. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.66 pH: 3.65 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Selected Merlot 2006

Deep ruby colour. This classic Merlot shows characters of red berries and cloves with a hint of mintiness. Forthcoming on the nose with sweet violets and spicy oak. The wine is elegant and smooth with supple tannins. It is ready to drink now, or within 5 years. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.52 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Figurehead 2004

Veritas 2007 - Bronze
2007 Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards - Second: Cape Blend
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards â€“ Bronze Medal
Veritas 2006 - Gold
Michelangelo Awards 2006 - Gold Medal
2006 Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards - Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 â€“ Seal of Approval
This Cape blend style, reveals raspberries, black tea and soy sauce on the nose with a hint of spice and sun dried tomatoes. The spice and soy sauce comes through on the palate. Leaving a mouth coating long finish. read more »
Alc: 14.56 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.8 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Figurehead 2005

2008 Veritas Awards - Bronze Medal
Wein Welt - 5 Stars
Veritas 2007 - Bronze
2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medal
2007 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze Medal (74/100)
2006 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver Medal
This Cape-style blend (30% Pinotage) reveals raspberries on the nose with a hint of spice and sun-dried tomatoes. The spiciness comes through on the palate, leaving a mouth-coating long finish.

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Alc: 14.5 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2005

2008 John Platter - 4½ Stars
2007 Veritas - Silver
2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver Medal
2006 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medall
This Shiraz shows leather and meat spices on the nose. The palate is a well combined mixture of spiciness, up-front fruit and smokiness.

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Alc: 14.47 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.63 TA: 5.4 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2006

2008 Veritas Awards - Bronze Awards

Dark plum in colour. Rich dark berry aromas, incredible fruit concentration, with hints of caramel on the nose. Easy drinking wine smoky tobacco on the pallet.

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Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.6 pH: 3.8 TA: 5.8 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Petit Verdot 2006

2007 Veritas - Gold Medal

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Alc: 14.50 RS: 2.60 pH: 3.55 TA: 6.5 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Barrel Selected Merlot 2005

Veritas 2006 - Bronze
Michelangelo Awards 2006 - Gold Medal
Deep ruby colour. This wine shows hints of mint with cassis, red berries and cloves. Sweet violets and some smokiness follows through on the palate. The palate is full-bodied and well-balanced with ripe tannins and a smooth finish. read more »
Alc: 14.83 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.52 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Pinotage 2004

Michelangelo Awards 2006 - Gold Medal
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Silver
This wine has a nice dark colour and a typical Pinotage nose with lots of banana. It is full bodied, displays spice and pepper on the tongue, but is soft and smooth with a lingering aftertaste. The fruit and wood flavours are well integrated, making it a ready to drink wine now but delicious in five years. read more »
Alc: 14.38 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.68 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2009

This Bordeaux blend reveals a complex nose of blackberries, spice and liquorice against a cigar box background. Casis with a hint of licorice developing in elegant oak flavours. A deep-coloured, well balanced wine Juicy with soft tannins, a full mouthfeel and lingering after taste. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.8 pH: 3.54 TA: 5.9 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2003

2007 Decanter World Wine Awards â€“ Silver Medal
Veritas 2006 - Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 â€“ Silver
Dark bright ruby colour, blackcurrant, berries and black cherries with spicy hints some lead pencil and well-hidden oak on the nose. Juicy black fruit carries through on the palate, fairly complex, good balance, long dry finish. read more »
Alc: 14.34 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.75 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2003

Veritas 2006 - Gold
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 â€“ Bronze
This Shiraz presents a heady nose of peppercorns, pimento and ripe fruit with just a hint of coconut. The palate fulfils this promise. A well structured wine, with approachable tannins and balanced wood integration. read more »
Alc: 14.3 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.8 TA: 5.9 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2004

2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Double Gold Medal
2007 Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards - First Gold: Shiraz
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards â€“ Bronze Medal
Veritas 2006 - Double Gold
2006 Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards - Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Trophy Winner (96/100) - highest scoring gold medal winner in its class
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 â€“ Silver
Brussels Monde Selection Wine Show 2006 - Silver
2005 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver Medal
Veritas 2005 - Double Gold
Veritas 2004 - Double Gold
This rich and deep coloured Shiraz reveals a lot of white pepper, cooked tomatoes and coriander seeds. A surprise of maple syrup and a hint of papaya! The palate has a great structure and approachable tannins. Will benefit from aging of five to eight years. read more »
Alc: 14.83 RS: 3.0 pH: 3.81 TA: 5.7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Spliced 2003

Good even ruby colour, ripe fruit and strawberry on the nose, fruity plum and red berries with some marmite/salami on the palate, well judged, absorbed tannins, good balance, lingering finish. read more »
Alc: 14.43 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.63 TA: 5.9 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Windpomp Sauvignon 2010

Flinty Sauvignon Blanc, with a fruity citrus character on the nose. The wine is crisp and easy drinking with a mineral finish.
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Alc: 12.0 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.29 TA: 6.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Biography Shiraz 2002

Veritas 2006 - Bronze
This Shiraz presents a heady nose of peppercorns, pimento and ripe fruit with just a hint of coconut. The palate fulfils this promise. A well structured wine, with approachable tannins and balanced wood integration. read more »
Alc: 15.0 RS: 2.8 pH: 3.68 TA: 6.3 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2004

Made from 18% Sangiovese and 82% extracted juice. The Sangiovese spend one month in French oak. A delightful nose of strawberries and rose petals with a slight lemon palate and a long elegant finish. read more »
Alc: 13.0 RS: 3.20 pH: 3.63 TA: 4.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Quinary 2002

On the palate, this Bordeaux blend is well structured with ripe juicy fruit flavors and accessible tannins. The nose, although shy at first, offers hints of cassis with just a whiff of cigars. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.65 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Appearance: Pale straw colour
Bouquet: All the classic aromas and flavours of gooseberries, fresh tropical fruit and green peppers give the wine its youthful vibrance and fresh appeal.
Palate: Great harmony between the nose and palate, with lemony-fruit, green figs and a subtle flintiness on the palate. read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 1.4 pH: 3.2 TA: 5.60 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rose 2005

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Alc: 13.5 RS: 3.7 pH: 3.47 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2002

This is a blend of stylish complexity. The nose offers red berries, with hints of cassis and chocolate/toffee overtones. The palate reveals subtle flavors and approachable tannins. read more »
Alc: 14.57 RS: 2.40 pH: 3.44 TA: 6.20 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Happiness Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc Brut 2020

Appearance: Pale Straw colour

Bouquet & Palate: Raka Happiness is fresh, crisp and fragrant with citrus flavours of grapefruit and kumquat and also gooseberries and a hint of passion fruit on the nose. Brisk and lively on the pallet with limey fresh fruit. Crisp green apple finish.

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Alc: 13.5 RS: 11.78 pH: 3.13 TA: 7 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sangiovese 2005

Michelangelo Awards 2006 - Silver Medal
Pleasant sweet and sour cherries with good wood integration. Soft and velvety on the finish. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.66 pH: 3.65 TA: 4.89 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Cabernet Franc 2007

The wine has a deep and intense garnet colour. The nose shows ripe cassis and smokey flavours, complexed by aromas of blackberry and plum. The palate is full round with ripe chewy tannins and flavours of coffee, chocolate, cigar box and liquorice. The balanced acid creates a firm finish, complemented by lingering sweetness. read more »
Alc: 14 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.66 TA: 5.1 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

A Taste of Raka

Raka Sauvignon Blanc: Pale straw colour with a lavish bouquet of grapefruit, kumquat, granadilla and a touch of gooseberries. These characters follow through to the palate complemented by mineral tones true to the decomposed sandstone in which the Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated. Crisp green apple finish.

Raka Spliced: Easy drinking red blend. Ripe red fruit, berries and prunes with earthy undertone. Medium-bodied and fruit filled on the palate with a smoky undertone and slight oak finish.

Raka Pinotage: Raka Pinotage shows earthy and dusty blue fruit with hints of malty toffee adding to the fruity succulence. Hints of pleasant dry spice. Gentle but firm medium bodied structure with a balanced and polished finish.

Raka Sangiovese: Ruby red in colour and perfumed and aromatic nose with cherry and roasted tomato with hints of oregano, mulberries, and juicy plums. The palate is well balanced with additional layers of spicy earthy tones, sundried tomatoes and cloves. A natural acidity adds to the lingering aftertaste.

Raka Quinary: Appearance: Dark plum colourBouquet & Palate: Blackberries, plum spicy hints and cedar against a cigar box background. The wine is well balanced with mouth filling fruit, elegant oak flavours and silky tannins.

Raka Biography Shiraz: Dark ruby colour with liquorice and vanilla on the nose. Lots of herb-tinge with black, dark and jammy fruit. Palate is smooth and elegant with a full mid-palate. Vanilla, cigarbox and chocolate on the refined finish. Earthy and savoury

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Alc: 0 RS: 0 pH: 0 TA: VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Red 2002

A subtle blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Ruby Cabernet, Shiraz and Petite Verdot. Matured for 6 months in French and American oak, the wine has an herbaceous fynbos nose with a palate of ripe cherries and chocolate. read more »
Alc: 14.00 RS: 3.89 pH: 3.61 TA: 5.44 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Five Maidens 2011 - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT

Bouquet & Palate: Blackberries, spices and liquorice on the nose with a cigarbox background. A full bodied wine with well integrated oak, it has beautiful depth of character which will ensure successful ageing.

Appearance: Clear dark red colour read more »
Alc: 14.0 RS: 2.5 pH: 3.58 TA: 6.0 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Rosé 2009

Raka Pinotage 2003

This wine has a nice dark colour and a typical Pinotage nose with lots of banana. It is full bodied, displays spice and pepper on the tongue, but is soft and smooth with a lingering aftertaste. The fruit and wood flavours are well integrated, making it a ready to drink wine now but delicious in five years. read more »
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.9 pH: 3.79 TA: 5.6 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2004

Flavours of green peppers and asparagus, with hints of citrus. A fresh, crispy, lively wine with a finely structured palate - lots of grassy green flavours. Somewhat closed now but should open up with time. read more »
Alc: 12.5 RS: 1.1 pH: 3.55 TA: 5.60 VA: TSO2: FSO2:

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Our Wines (archived)

Erica Shannonea 2013 - SOLD OUT

Raka Chenin Blanc 2014 - NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION - SOLD OUT

Raka Chenin Blanc 2010 - SOLD OUT

Raka Rosé 2019 - SOLD OUT

Raka Spliced 2011 - SOLD OUT

Raka Sangiovese 2011 - SOLD OUT

Raka Pinotage 2016 - SOLD OUT

Raka Figurehead 2008 - SOLD OUT

Raka Cabernet Franc 2008 - SOLD OUT

Raka Cabernet Franc 2009 - SOLD OUT

Erica Shannonea 2009 - SOLD OUT

Raka Spliced 2009 - SOLD OUT