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Haskell Vineyards - A rising star in Stellenbosch
22 July 2010  by Mise en Bouteille
A former world champion athlete decides that now it's time; time to end a long and successful career as a high-jumper. Nothing spectacular with that - what really raises the eyebrows would rather be her next calling; wine importer and sommelier.
You know, the temptation writing this article and focusing on the athlete that converted to a wine importer, were present from the very start ; a feeling growing even stronger when finding out that one of the co-owners of the winery I am about to present, was a golf pro for 12 years. But then, one should be judged by her or his skills finding the good picks - or making good wine - not because of a former career.

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