Our Story

Who we are

Pour yourself a glass of wine and allow us to share our story....

Lost Oak Winery has deep roots in Texas wine. We have committed decades to growing the industry and producing the highest quality, hand-crafted Texas wine and experiences, keeping it simple and approachable.

Lost Oak’s origin began in the 1950s when founder Gene Estes made wine in a bathtub in his native Abilene, Texas. You see, Abilene was a dry county that had no liquor stores so he had to seek creative diversion. It became a passion. After living and working in Alsace, France, crafting the art of winemaking, he founded Lost Oak Winery. Fortunately, his immersion in the wine industry connected the winery with Jim Evans, a remarkable Texas native winemaker, one of the best in the art, who now boasts over 40 vintages making Texas wine.

In 2007, Gene and his step-daughter Roxanne, joined forces to grow the family business. Now, the next generation is at the helm. Roxanne’s drive and passion has taken her from behind the bar at the tasting room to the President of the company. Leading the team to be one of the most established, solid and influential wineries in Texas. Woman-owned and woman-operated, Lost Oak continues the mission, to create high-quality, hand-crafted Texas wine and experiences with fun and simplicity.

In collaboration with major universities, Lost Oak viticulture team worked in experimentation and development of varieties that adapt best to Texas terroir and climate like Blanc du Bois, Shiraz, Viognier and Tempranillo.

You think Texas is big? We are one of the Tallest! In 2017, Lost Oak Winery was awarded as for its leadership role in the dedication to, support of and promotion of the Texas wine industry. Next to leadership is great wine. This is just one of the many awards given by the most esteemed international wine competitions in America, San Francisco International, San Francisco Chronicle, Lone Star, and many more. Double-gold Viognier. Double-gold Cabernet Franc. Double Gold Orange Muscat. Double Gold Petit Verdot. And the list goes on.

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Our Mission & Philosophy

Our Mission

Simple and Approachable
Lost Oak Winery is a small team of skilled and passionate people dedicated to creating high quality, hand-crafted Texas wine and experiences presented in a friendly way.

Our Philosophy

Good wine starts in the vineyard
Evans’ motto “it’s possible to make bad wine with good grapes, but it’s impossible to make good wine with bad grapes” drives the Lost Oak pursuit for the finest grapes and growers in Texas. We work daily with the best farmers in the state to guarantee the quality of the grapes because good wine starts in the vineyard.

Our Values

Rooted & Strong

We proudly build upon the legacy created by Gene Estes. We are detail-oriented and attentive. We constantly improve both our products and guest experiences.

Fun & Positive

We are engaging, optimistic, positive, and ooze hospitality. We make our guest experiences fun and memorable. We make the experience approachable and unintimidating. We ensure our customers have FUN!!

Passionate

We are passionate about wines, hospitality, and Texas. We enthusiastically support the Texas wine industry through extensive collaboration, leadership, and knowledge.

Excellence

We demand excellence from our Lost Oak team members in everything we do: from our team members, to our wines, to our unique locations, to our customer experiences.

Have fun. After all, it’s just wine!

Beyond the Vines

Our Family

Meet the people who make up the core heart of Lost Oak Winery.

Awards & Press

We could not be more pleased with performance of our Texas Wines!

Blog

Everyday moments with a splash of wine-infused humor!

Partners

frequently asked question

What is the alcohol policy?

We love wine but each type of party has their own bar arrangement. Some parties do just wine but most parties also serve beer and our fabulous cocktails or mocktails. You are not required to serve alcohol.

Can I bring in my own food or catering?

Yes. We don't cater but can recommend great partners.

How long do I have for my event?

For private parties: 4 hours, For bigger events like wedding and quince: almost all day. You an always add time.