Winemaker
Raymond Haak
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Santa Fe, Texas, United States
i. Biography
Raymond Haak built his defining work as owner and winemaker of Haak Vineyards & Winery in Santa Fe, Texas, United States. The work sits at the intersection of vineyard labor, cellar practice, and long-term stewardship, with a family identity folded directly into the estate’s shape. In Haak's own words, the measure of the work was not comparative: “That is kind of like asking which one of my five daughters do I like the best.” He added, “They are all my children.”
The Path
Training at the University of Houston gave Raymond Haak a formal base before the work returned to the ground. In 1969, he began as a grape grower at Haak Vineyards & Winery in Santa Fe, Texas, first through a hobby and then through the steady accumulation of practice that turns a sideline into a life’s work. From that point, the work expanded into founder, owner, and winemaker at Haak Vineyards & Winery in Santa Fe, Texas, a role he held until 2020. Since 2020, Raymond has stayed with Haak Vineyards & Winery in an advisory role and as a minority stakeholder. That arrangement keeps him tied to the estate’s continuity: present as a source of memory and judgment, but no longer in the day-to-day role of founder, owner, and winemaker.
The Work Today
The title points to stewardship rather than novelty: a maker maintaining a house style, carrying forward the choices already built into the vineyard and cellar.
Signature
Raymond's signature wines include Madeira BlancduBois, Haak Madeira, and Haak Port wine. The list reflects a cellar identity with enough range to carry more than one expression, while still remaining anchored to the same house name.
Acclaim
His honors include the John E. Crosby Lifetime Achievement Award. The recognition fits work measured over time: a body of practice that joined vineyard, winery, and family ownership into one continuous record.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Raymond
What is Raymond Haak's current role?
As of 2026, Raymond Haak is Owner and Winemaker.
Where did Raymond Haak train or study?
Raymond Haak trained at University of Houston.
