04/16/2026
This one means a lot to us. 💛
We’re honored to be featured as a Women-Owned Business by the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce.
Carrying forward a family legacy while building something new has been an incredible journey—and we’re just getting started.
Thank you for supporting women-owned and local businesses.
The legacy lives on. 🍷
BACC Celebrates Women in Business
Today we celebrate, Shari Burgess with Henry Estate Winery
How long have you been in business?
Henry Estate wines have been around for decades. Our father planted the vineyard in the Umpqua Valley in 1972, and the first vintage produced was in 1978.
Today we’re proud to continue sharing those wines and the story behind them with a new generation of wine lovers.
What brought you to this path?
Wine was always part of our lives growing up. My sister Syndi and I grew up in the vines, and when we got older, we split the work week so that we could each spend time with our young families. Our father, Calvin Scott Henry III, was deeply involved in the vineyard and wine world, and his passion for innovation shaped the industry in many ways. After he passed in 2023, it felt important to keep the Henry Estate story alive and continue sharing the wines and history he created.
What has been your biggest obstacle?
Stepping into something new and learning the wine business side of things has definitely been a challenge at times. As the result of a family transition, we no longer have the vineyard or the original winery facility; talk about a challenge! Fortunately, over the decades we built strong relationships with other wineries and winemakers who have stepped up to help. We remain very hands-on with our winemaking partners and continue producing the same high-quality, reasonably priced wines in the style our father was known for.
What has been your biggest/proudest achievement?
One of the most rewarding moments is when someone walks up to our table at an event and tells us they remember Henry Estate wines and are excited to see them again. Hearing those stories and seeing that connection people have with our wine is incredibly special.
Tell me one thing you wish everyone knew about being a woman-owned business.
I think one thing people might not always realize is how much heart goes into it. Running a business takes persistence, creativity, and a lot of teamwork. For us, it’s also about family and honoring the work our father started while continuing to move forward. Though one chapter has closed, my sister and I are excited for this new chapter and the future ahead.
