A brief history
Meet Mike and Lynn McHenry, the passionate owners of the winery. In 1996, on a spontaneous whim following a trade show in Dallas, they located and purchased 112 acres just south of San Saba, and soon after, McHenry retired from a 33 year career with Ecolab. It was during this time that he crossed paths with Jim Johnson, the owner of nearby Alamosa Wine Cellars, sparking his fascination with grape cultivation. Through Jim’s mentorship, they planted their cherished Cherokee Creek Vineyards in 2000, initially providing grapes to Alamosa and other established Texas wineries.
Fast forward to late 2010. In conversations with business leaders in San Saba, the concept of building a destination winery in the city commercial business center was born. Following an intensive due diligence period, and with the support of several friends, Mike and Lynn fulfilled their dream of opening Wedding Oak Winery in the historic heart of San Saba. The beautiful 1926 tasting room and 10,000-case production facility was restored and built on the northern edge of the Texas Hill Country American Viticultural Area, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 190 and State Highway 16. This marked an exciting addition to the city's downtown revitalization efforts.
To lead their winemaking endeavors, they enlisted the talented Penny Adams, an iconic figure and the first woman winemaker in Texas. Penny's dedication to using only Texas-grown fruit and her exceptional skills have propelled the winery to become one of the state's top destinations for wine enthusiasts. On June 1, 2012, the team proudly opened their doors to the public, becoming a central part of the San Saba renaissance.
