We believe the quality of our wine begins long before the grapes reach the cellar. It begins with where we are. Situated in a glen in the Klein River Mountains, Raka Wines is one of the most southern wineries in Africa. This places us firmly in a cooler climate – but it is more than just latitude.
The Klein River winds its way through our property, creating both north- and south-facing slopes. This natural diversity allows us to plant vineyards across different aspects, each with its own character.
The broader Overberg region is known for its remarkable variety of soil types within short distances. On our farm, this means different soils, different slopes, and the life-giving presence…
The Voortrekker Monument: Located in Pretoria, this monument commemorates
the Afrikaner pioneers who left the Cape Colony in the 1830s.
Brick Mooch
Van der Merwe is approached by SANRAL one day who want to build a new highway through his donkey farm. Van is really concerned with how his donkeys can get from one side of the farm to the other without having to cross the highway and risk being injured or killed. He is promised that they will build bridges the highway so that his donkeys can cross under the highway. Van agrees and gives them the go-ahead.
The highway is built and a year later the same rep goes to the farm to go see how Van and his donkeys are. He eventually finds Van under one of these bridges chipping away at the roof of the tunnel with a hammer and chisel.
\”Mnr Van de Merwe, what are you doing damaging the highway bridge?\”
Tabasco Dracula
Fun South African Fact: The South African Rovos Rail is considered the most luxurious train in the world.