![]() While admitting the novel coronavirus may keep those plans on hold for the near term, Haak said the deal with Keenum, Kyle and Elrod, who will serve as vice president and work at the winery full time, came along “at the right time was exactly what we were looking for.” They’ve already visited 79 countries in a life lived large and now hope to now explore the U.S. “As seniors,” the 81-year-old Haak said, “Gladys and I are ready to retire and we’re looking forward to traveling as much as we can in the years we have left.” Haak and his wife Gladys, are retaining a minority interest and will stay involved in a consulting role. Raymond Haak confirmed Tuesday that the deal has been closed, giving controlling interest in the 20-year-old winery located in Santa Fe to Keenum, Troy Kyle and Austin Elrod. De Jesus/Staff Show More Show LessĪ Houston-area institution, Haak Vineyards and Winery, has been sold to a partnership that includes a Houston legend, UH’s onetime record-setting quarterback Case Keenum. Raymond Haak at Haak Vineyards in Santa Fe Marie D. De Jesús, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer Show More Show Less 5 of6 Haak Vineyards & Winery, located near Santa Fe, has tours, tastings, and a variety of special events. Haak Vineyards & Winery owners Gladys and Raymond Haak with winemaker Tiffany Farrell Marie D. De Jesús, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer Show More Show Less 4 of6 ![]() The iconic bell dome at Haak Vineyards & Winery in Santa Fe Marie D. De Jesús, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer Show More Show Less 3 of6 Raymond Haak in the wine cellar at Haak Vineyards & Winery in Santa Fe Marie D. Case Keenum is now a co-owner of Haak Vineyards Aaron Wilson/Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less 2 of6
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