Gracing the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain range in Stellenbosch, Haskell Vineyards is home to some of the oldest Chardonnay vines in South Africa. Their focus is to create unique, terroir-driven wines and have them recognised among the finest of their style in South Africa.
One of South Africa’s finest wine-growing sub-regions is known as the ‘Golden Triangle’, this sub-region in Stellenbosch is home to many of South Africa’s top wines.
Ever since they first opened their doors in 2002, Haskell Vineyards has had many successful years making wines. The current winemaker Rudolph Steenkamp believes one has to return to the simplest forms of viticulture, farming the soil and not the vine, to achieve even better quality and greater depth of their already excellent Haskell and Dombeya wines.
In a concise and measured way, Rudolph will convert into organic farming, a not insignificant lifestyle decision for Haskell Vineyards. This decision will not only create wines that satisfy wine lovers and connoisseurs around the world, but will also have a positive impact on the environment for the vineyard and future generations.
Sample 5-star wine at Haskell Vineyards
Some of the oldest mainstay wines in production at Haskell Vineyards are the Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Haskell Vineyards has competed in the Tri-Nations Challenge in Sydney in 2009, earning awards for ‘Best Shiraz’, ‘Best Red Wine’ and ‘Best Wine of Show’ with Haskell Pillars Syrah 2007. They also receive recognition every year from John Platter for the outstanding quality of the Haskell Anvil Chardonnay.
In the Six Nations Wine Show in 2017 the Haskell IV 2012 Bordeaux Blend was awarded a Gold medal, an excellent achievement when competing against the best wines of America, Australia, Canada, Chile and New Zealand.
Enjoy authentic Cape cuisine at Longtable restaurant
The restaurant at Haskell Vineyards, Longtable, showcases authentic Cape cuisine that you can pair with their excellent wines. Their flavoursome food is sustainably sourced, with minimum waste, and zero use of plastics and made with their supply of organic vegetables and sustainable fish.
In their Tasting Room, you can entice your senses by enjoying their award-winning and single-vineyard wines as well as learn about the diversity of soil and terroir, the wine production and why consistency matters in wine production.
They can welcome groups of up to 12 people for private tastings and cellar tours, but a pre-booking is necessary in order to enjoy a customized tasting experience that will meet all your expectations.
You can also enjoy a selected choice of eats at the Longtable restaurant to compliment your wine tasting with prior approval.
Haskell Vineyards has luxurious accommodation & one of the top wedding destinations
The luxurious accommodation on-site at Haskell Vineyards, The Residence and the Cottage, is located in a secluded space, surrounded by vines. The two self-catering houses offer tranquillity and views of the majestic mountains.
Haskell Vineyards is also consistently voted one of South Africa’s top wedding destinations by their guests. Longtable Restaurant and Haskell Vineyards come together to provide your wedding with award-winning wines and delicious cuisine to make your wedding day all the more memorable.
To find out more about Haskell Vineyards and what they have to offer, give them a call on 021 881 3895/060 997 9399 or email info@haskellvineyards.co.za. Visit their website at www.haskellvineyards.com. Find them on Google Maps.
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