Natasha Williams

Natasha Williams is the winemaker at Hasher Family Vineyards in Hemel en Aarde and she makes wine for her own brand, Lelie van Saron.

Natasha Williams grew up in the small town of Saron, nestled in the Tulbagh mountains, which nurtured a deep love for nature. While studying molecular biology at Stellenbosch University, she became curious about wine in her second year. She switched over to winemaking and graduated with a degree in Oenology.

After completing a six-month internship at Jordan Winery, she joined the Bosman Family Vineyards winemaking team in 2014. While working there, she completed a harvest in California, and furthered her studies through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) after receiving a International Wine Challenge scholarship.

A few years in, she launched her own wine brand, Lelie van Saron. The name, which translates to "Lily from the town of Saron," pays homage to her upbringing and a childhood nickname.

After six vintages, in June 2023, Natasha left Bosman to become the head winemaker at Hasher Family Wines in the Upper-Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.