Raymond Haak is the first winemaker in Texas to make a Madeira-style fortified wine. The wine has a crisp, clean mouthfeel much like a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.Īt Haak Winery, the excitement doesn’t stop at the Blanc du Bois wines. Though the semi-sweet Blanc du Bois ($12.95) is the best seller at Haak, I actually prefer the dry Blanc du Bois ($12.95) for its versatility with food pairings. For a complete discussion on the history of the Blanc du Bois grape as well as wineries currently using the grape, refer to this Wine Compass article. Raymond Haak started experimenting with Blanc du Bois as a single varietal wine in the 1970’s, long before his winery opened its doors to the public. John Mortenson of the University of Florida in 1968 to resist Pierce’s Disease. Raymond Haak is one of the first winemakers in the world to cultivate the Blanc du Bois grape, a varietal developed by Dr. Haak also offers a grand covered patio with views onto its vines for those who prefer sipping with scenery.īut back to the topic at hand, the wines. The winemaker has put much effort into making this winery a travel destination by offering various live music, food, and other events. The winery itself is a Mediterranean style building unexpected in the semi-rural/semi-suburban residential surroundings. The grape growing conditions aren’t ideal there, but winemaker Raymond Haak and his wife Gladys both grew up in the area. Haak is currently the only winery in Galveston County.
Haak Winery in Santa Fe, Texas is home to the award winning semi-sweet Blanc Du Bois made from all Texas grapes (some from Haak’s vineyards). If my post on Tara Winery has piqued your interested in the Blanc du Bois grape, then it’s time to take a road trip to where some of the best Blanc du Bois wines are currently made.
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