Nestled in the heart of old Kemah rises a new shining star in the Texas wine industry. Clear Creek Winery, Vineyard, & Resort has changed the landscape of Kemah with our spectacular three story state-of-the-art winery. Envisioned by our founder, David Skinner over five years ago, this new Tuscan inspired structure designed by Jim Douglas and Associates incorporates the latest in green building technologies and advanced wine-making techniques.
Clear Creek offers a truly unique wine experience as guests sample five of our current release wines in one of four tasting areas. Our tasting ambassadors will share the story of each wine, wine making information, and tasting tips. While enjoying a glass of our wine, watch as our winemakers work in our two story glassed-in fermentation and bottling room. Private tours and tastings are available.
Coming late summer is our new farm-to-table restaurant, Bistro ENO. Enjoy healthy and delicious Texas inspired cuisine. Our menu will feature seasonal dishes created from locally sourced meats, vegetables, and seafood. Make sure to save room for dessert. Our menu features 100 different desserts from fresh berries and cream to our signature wine cakes.
Guests are encouraged to stroll our gardens and demonstration vineyards, relax by a tranquil fountain, or play a game of Bocce ball. If you don't want to go home-no problem. Spend the night with us in our luxury bed and breakfast, The Clipper House Inn. The property contains seven antique filled cottages located only steps away from the winery.
Open: Year-Round
History of the Winery
It all began in 1969 on the 10th wedding anniversary of Raymond and Gladys Haak. Gladys' gifts to Raymond that year were two Concord grapevines. What began as a hobby with those two vines soon turned into a great passion for both of the novice winemakers. With these and numerous other grape varietals that came after them, Raymond tested which varieties would survive the climatic conditions along the Gulf Coast of Texas.
A few years later, Raymond read about a hybrid grape variety that was said to be resistant to Pierce's Disease and grew well in dry, hot environments. It was called Blanc du Bois.
Haak became one of the first wineries in the country to cultivate Blanc du Bois. And his foresight has proven positive as the winery has produced numerous medal-winning wines from the Blanc du Bois grapes. The once-small gathering of two lonely grape vines in 1969, has turned into 3 acres filled with 1800 vines and production of the first commercial Haak wines in 2000.
Today, the winery consists of more than 25,000 sq. ft., including an 1,800 sq. ft. cellar, which is used for storing and aging wines in oak barrels. Artwork throughout the winery is reminiscent of Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal with many angels watching over and protecting the vines and grapes. The winery has grown into a destination for many locals and a major tourist attraction for Santa Fe, Texas and Galveston County.
Nestled between our vineyards, the adobe style winery creates a vision of the Southwest. Our handcrafted premium wines are created with grapes grown in Texas. Â We are committed to produce a first class Texas Wine that reflects the culture and taste of the Southwest.
We Offer and can Accomodate: Family and Company Picnics, Private and Public Wine Tastings, Private and Public Winery Events, Live Music, Corporate Meetings, Engagement parties, Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Baby and Wedding Showers, and any other special events.
