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Messina Hof |
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Location Bryan, Texas, United States |
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Appellation |
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Texas |
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Founded 1977 |
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First commercial vintage |
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1983 |
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Key people Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo |
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Known for |
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Award Winning Messina Hof and Paulo Wines and a Texas Wine Country Resort Destination |
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Distribution International |
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Tasting |
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Daily and by Appointment |
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Revision as of 22:32, 23 November 2009
{{Infobox Messina Hof | name = Messina Hof Winery and Resort | image = MessinaHof-Logo.jpg | image_width = 150px | Location = Bryan, Texas, United States | Appellation = Texas | Founded = 1977 | First commercial vintage = 1983 | Key People = Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo | Known for = Award Winning Messina Hof and Paulo Wines and a Texas Wine Country Resort Destination | Distribution = International | Tasting = Daily and by Appointment
Messina Hof is a winery and vineyard in Bryan, Texas. It was established in 1977 by Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo. The vineyard is on 42 acres (17 ha) of Messina Hof’s 100-acre (40 ha) property. The estate is also home to a bed and breakfast, "The Villa," and a restaurant “The Vintage House”. In addition to the winery, the estate is home to The Villa bed and breakfast, The Vintage house restaurant and the Winemaster’s Room wine bar.
History
Messina Hof gets its name from the homelands of its founders. Winemaker Paul Bonarrigo’s family dates back seven generations to Messina, Sicily. Merrill’s family is from Hof, Germany.
Grapes grown on the estate are the Black Spanish or Lenoir varietals. Tours are offered and the winery is estimated to get more than 250,000 visitors per year.[1] Messina Hof wines are available in many US states, and the winery is part of a substantial wine industry in Texas, the fifth largest wine producing state in the U.S.[2][citation needed] Messina Hof produces 33,000 cases of wine a year.[3] Their wines have been featured at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Texas, and the 2005 Presidential Inauguration.
To honor Messina Hof's 30 years in the Texas wine industry and strengthening of the Bryan community, Bryan Mayor Mark Conlee proclaimed July 21, 2007, “Messina Hof Harvest Day.” [4]
Paul Bonarrigo
Paul Bonarrigo has been making wine since the age of 16. Bonarrigo's family has been making wine in Sicily since 1800. Bonarrigo is currently chairman of the Texas Wine Industry Development Advisory Committee. He was nominated by the Texas Department of Agriculture. He is the marketing chair for the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association and served three terms as its president.[5]
Activities
The Vintage House is the restaurant on the Messina Hof estate. Dishes revolve around the wines and the menu changes quarterly. The Vintage House Restaurant is one of few restaurants in the Brazos Valley to offer tableside flambé desserts, cooking classes with the chef, and Chef’s Tables. There is also a bed and breakfast called "The Villa" that allows for guests to stay overnight on the property in one of ten unique rooms. The newly constructed Wine Bar allows for guests to taste wines before purchasing.
The Austin American-Statesman called it "the most 'interactive'" of all the Texas wineries.[6] Guests can participate in weekly Murder Mystery Dinners, sunset tours, and wine stomping races. The Bonariggos host wine appreciation seminars where guests are educated about wine pairing and the proper way to enjoy wine.
Reviews
- Voted the Best and Most Romantic Bed and Breakfast in the Brazos Valley.[7]
- Third place for 1983 Cabernet, 1985, Dallas Morning News National Wine Competition[8]
- First place for Papa Paulo Private Reserve Port, 2001, San Francisco Fair[9][10]
- The Wine Spectator gave Messina Hof's Late Harvest Johannisberg Riesling, "Angel," the highest rating ever given to a Texas wine [11].
- Repeat Champion, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal-winners at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. [12]
References
- ^ http://www.theeagle.com/business/B-CS-has-a-lot-to-offer-to-tourists-during-downtime
- ^ http://www.fuquawines.com/texas_information.htm
- ^ http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=49957
- ^ http://www.messinahof.com/docs/2007-6-25_messina_hof_harvest_day.pdf
- ^ "Grape expectations The fruits of their success are sweet for Texas vintners, whose wines were once derisively dismissed as "Chateau Bubba" ... or worse". Fort Worth Star Telegram. 1992-09-06. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Rice, Dale (1999-07-25). "Bryan's Messina Hof offers more than wine". Austin American-Statesman. p. D.5.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ http://www.messinahof.com/eaglereaderschoice.doc
- ^ Sanchez, Erika (1985-02-14). "California Wines Take All Gold Medals". Dallas Morning News.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Rice, Dale (2001-12-19). "Messina Hof takes home the gold with its unconventional port". Austin American-Statesman. p. E.2.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ The 2002 Papa Paulo was praised also by the New York Times: "The biggest surprise is the port, which is almost as smooth as the Brazos River on a summer afternoon." Jones, Finn-Olaf (2006-09-22). "36 Hours in College Station, Tex". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-06-28.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ http://www.snooth.com/wine/messina-hof-johannisberg-riesling-texas-late-harvest-angel-1990/
- ^ http://www.messinahof.com/media_awards.php