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 		Raats new releases amongst Top 100 SA Wines
Cabernet Franc specialist Bruwer Raats has once again proven his supremacy with this varietal with two of his latest releases featuring on the Top 100 SA Wines list, which was released today. The 2011 Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc and the 2011 Red Jasper were both chosen during the 2013 Top 100 SA Wines Challenge.
Cultural immersion for visiting US wine retailers & distributors
A township tour followed by lunch at the iconic Mzoli’s restaurant in Gugulethu, was the highlight for a touring group of influential US wine distributors and retailers.
Indaba rebranding wins best paper label at World Wine Championships
The strategic decision to return to its African roots has paid off for South African wine brand Indaba, which was named the Best Paper Label at the World Wine Championships Packaging Competition where it was up against 100s of wines from across the globe.
Top Wine SA Hall of Fame 2013
Good Cab Franc isn't as elusive as it was years ago
Raats rings in the New Year with fabulous ratings
Raats Family Wines continues its incredible track record in Robert Parker’s highly regarded The Wine Advocate with all his wines scoring over 90 points in Neal Martin’s 2012 overview of South African wines.
Friendship wine reaps in more accolades
The Mvemve Raats de Compostella created by winemaker friends Bruwer Raats and Mzokona Mvemve continues to impress wine critics locally and abroad. The beautiful Bordeaux blend recently added a 5-star Platter rating to its already impressive collection of accolades.
Platter's 2013 Puts Romance Back Into Wine With Focus On "Backstories"
It is said that every bottle of wine has a tale to tell, be it of a long-held wine dream turned into reality, an ailing vineyard nursed back to health, a crumbling cellar restored to former glory, or a visitor falling under the spell of the winelands.

Bid to make cool South African Chenin Blanc hot in the USA
The success of the first ever South African Chenin Blanc focused consumer event in the USA indicates the wines can challenge the popularity of Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay in the US market.
South African wines join the ranks of Royalty
Wine lovers will be thrilled to hear that six South African wines now form part of the exclusive 'First Growths' tastings, held by an international private members club, The Parmigiani White Club (TWC).
A wine of remembrance
Cabernet Franc specialist Bruwer Raats has released a red blend in honour of his late father, who passed away three years ago. The Cabernet Franc driven Bordeaux blend aptly called Red Jasper will be available nationally from September.
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