Haskell Pillars Shiraz 2018

Situated on the northern Helderberg Mountain slopes, the original farm Dombeya (referring to the many Wild Pear trees on the property) was once a citrus farm, which later included a small coffee shop and a barn where local ladies produced hand-woven blankets and jerseys.

In 2002, American Property Tycoon Preston Haskell IV saw the potential of Dombeya Farm at auction. Renaming the farm Haskell Vineyards, the central focus became the creation of unique, terroir-driven wines that would be recognized amongst the finest of their style produced in South Africa.

After many successful years making wine for Morgenhof, Rianie Strydom joined Haskell Vineyards as winemaker and general manager in 2004. Passionate about making wine and with exceptionally high standards, Rianie quickly set about putting Haskell Vineyards on the map. Known as someone who strives for perfection, Rianie has achieved many winemaking awards and was the first woman to be given membership of the distinguished Cape Winemakers Guild.

These days the Haskell Vineyards estate of twenty-three hectares has fourteen hectares planted under vine, with grape varietals including Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz, all under the watchful eye of Rudolph Steenkamp who took over from Rianie in 2018.