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RAKQ has an impressive list of South African wineries on its books... some world famous like Kanonkop and Meerlust and some which are new to me but well worth exploring. The extensive notes on both in... See more
First class service. I was contacted immediately to be informed of a vintage change and asked if I was happy to proceed. Most operators would have just sent the order with no apology. Would use again... See more
Easy to navigate website and easy to order. £20 off first order a bonus! Good quality wine at reasonable prices. Delivery charges on the high side at £8.95, would normally expect to pay £6.95 top... See more
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RAKQ is a UK specialist in premium South African wine and operates as a wine importer, online shop and South African wine club. We strive to champion some of the best South African wine, wine makers, wine regions and grape varietals.
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- rakq.co.uk
4.8
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Polite and efficient
Polite and efficient. I haven’t tasted the wine yet. You are a bit too quick with your questionair.
9 June 2026
Best Wine
"I bought this wine for a tasting, and it was a huge hit with everyone. The flavor was smooth, well-balanced, and easy to enjoy, with just the right amount of depth and character. It felt like a great-quality wine for the occasion, and several people asked where I got it. I’d definitely buy it again for gatherings or special dinners."
3 June 2026
First class service
First class service. I was contacted immediately to be informed of a vintage change and asked if I was happy to proceed.
Most operators would have just sent the order with no apology. Would use again without hesitation.
11 May 2026
I love buying wine from RAKQ
I love buying wine from RAKQ - they have a great choice available at a range of prices. The delivery is quick and easy to sort.
28 April 2026
Speedy service
A super-fast turnaround from placing my order, to the correct delivery of wines. Thank you!
4 May 2026
Fantastic fast service delivering top…
Fantastic fast service delivering top quality wines!
24 April 2026
Fast delivery time
It has good availability of the wines I like and probably the fastest delivery service I have experienced.
19 April 2026
Lovely selection of wines
Lovely selection of wines, very prompt delivery and clear notification of progress of my order. If you enjoy South African wines, look no further.
13 April 2026
Pleased with purchase.
Pleased to receive my 2 bottles of wine as described and well packaged, thank you.
22 March 2026
Excellent South African wine selection…
Excellent South African wine selection and personal service.
8 March 2026
RAKQ has an impressive list of South…
RAKQ has an impressive list of South African wineries on its books... some world famous like Kanonkop and Meerlust and some which are new to me but well worth exploring. The extensive notes on both individual wines and the wineries are very helpful. My order had a small problem but this was handled promptly and has now arrived safely. Cheers!
12 March 2026
Wine arrived as ordered and on-time
26 February 2026
Bought a voucher loved the choice of…
Bought a voucher loved the choice of wine and subscription options
25 February 2026
The taste of Chardonnay was good
The taste of Chardonnay was good. Bought it for my son who is stopping drinking alcohol. He found it too sweet which is often with de-alcolised wine so I drank it.
26 January 2026
Reply from RAKQ
Dear Judith,
I’m delighted to hear that your Lautus De-Alcoholised Chardonnay arrived safely and that you were able to enjoy it with your son.
While it’s a pity that you didn’t feel the wine quite merited a five-star rating, we do hope that our service itself was worthy of five stars.
We appreciate your comment regarding the sweetness of the wine — this is a common characteristic of many de-alcoholised wines. Alcohol contributes significantly to a wine’s body and structure, so when it is removed, additional body is often achieved through a small increase in residual sugar.
That said, we personally believe that Lautus stands out as producing the finest de-alcoholised wines currently coming out of South Africa, and it would certainly earn five stars from us.
Warm regards,
Christine
On time and as promised
This was a gift of a case of wine. I got good updates on progress and it was well received
6 January 2026
Reply from RAKQ
Dear Mark
Thank you so much for your kind feedback.
We’re delighted to hear that the gift arrived on time, that our updates were helpful, and that the wine was well received (you did order a lovely selection of South African red wines).
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to assist you again in the future.
Kind regards,
Christine
Reply from RAKQ
Dear Neil
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
We’re thrilled to hear you found our service both efficient and polite, and that you’re enjoying your De Toren wines.
It really means a lot to us, and we look forward to helping you again soon.
Kind regards,
Christine
Consistently outstanding service and…
Consistently outstanding service and wine! The top South African supplier in the UK!
30 December 2025
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