2008 Press Releases
Messina Hof Winery and Resort Hosts “Pesto Cooking Class”
7.2008
Messina Hof Co-founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, set out to Italy this May to learn more about the country’s legendary pesto. There, they discovered a pesto that’s world- renowned...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort Headlines the Wine & Food Week in the Woodlands
6.2008
Messina Hof Winery and Resort will join 500 other wineries and 50 restaurants to promote the environment at the Fourth Annual Wine and Food Week in the Woodlands presented...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort hosts Wine Appreciation Class on “How to Read Wine Labels of the World”
6.2008
The ability to interpret wine labels is a lost art in today’s international business world and the growing New World wine market. Come join the experts and increase your knowledge of the constantly-growing wine market...
How Sweet It Is! Messina Hof Winery and Resort hosts Wine Appreciation Class on “Dessert Wine Production”
6.2008
It’s dessert time at Messina Hof Winery and Resort in Bryan, Texas and they saved the best for last. After hosting a class on red, then white wine production, it is finally time for dessert...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples Kicks Off Messina Hof Harvest Celebration
6.2008
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples will launch the Texas wine harvesting season at Messina Hof Winery, the fastest growing award-winning winery and resort in Texas, at their Moonlit Harvest...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort Hosts 31st Annual Harvest Celebration
6.2008
Messina Hof, the fastest growing award-winning winery and resort in Texas, is celebrating their Harvest from July 18 to August 17, 2008, announced Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, co-founders of Messina Hof Winery...
Messina Hof Winery Showcase at Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival
5.2008
Messina Hof Winery and Resort, the fastest growing award-winning winery and resort in Texas, is hosting a Texas Reds Jazz Brunch, offering a shuttle service to the Messina Hof Winery, and participating in the festival’s wine tasting in support of their hometown’s 2nd Annual Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort hosts the “Northern vs. Southern Italian Cooking” Class
5.2008
There is a dash of Greek, Roman, Norman and Arab civilizations in Italian cuisine, but their presence certainly varies by region. There’s no exaggeration when people pronounce...
Messina Hof Winery and Carol’s at Cat Springs Present Vintner Dinner
5.2008
Carol’s of Cats Springs is where casual merges with class, where German ancestry merges with Texas tradition and where Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, co-founders of Messina Hof Winery and Resort in Bryan, Texas, merge with Chef Jamie Pena to create...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort Headlines the 24th Annual Texas Wine and Food Festival
4.2008
Messina Hof Winery and Resort will support San Angelo’s artistic spirit by participating in the Annual Texas Wine and Food Festival April 11-12, 2008 in San Angelo, Texas...
Messina Hof Winery featured at The Grand Wine and Food Affair’s Vintner Dinner at Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
4.2008
Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, co-founders of Messina Hof Winery and Resort in Bryan, Texas, collaborate with Chef Jorge Trujillo of Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille in Sugar Land to create...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort hosts “Tapas Cooking Party” with Executive Chef Kenneth Ruud
4.2008
The two tales of tapas began with wine and a Spanish king named Alfonso. The first tale states King Alfonso wanted the Castilian taverns to serve food with the wine to prevent the wine from...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort Headlines the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival
4.2008
Messina Hof Winery and Resort will join 100 restaurants and 60 wineries to promote Texas food and wine at the 23rd Annual Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival presented...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort hosts Wine Appreciation Class on “White Wine Production”
3.2008
From the grape to the glass – discover the secrets to the white varieties of Texas. Learn the winemaking process for creating Texas white wine from Messina Hof experts. Guests will learn how the grape, region, temperature and production create...
Messina Hof Winery featured at Jimmy Wilson’s Seafood and Chop House Vintner’s Dinner
3.2008
Experience the ideal Southern combination of Louisiana Cajun cuisine mixed with Texas wine! Join Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, co-founders of Messina Hof Winery & Resort, at Jimmy Wilson’s Seafood and Chop House. The night will start off with a reception...
TAMU Roadrunners Host 2008 “Run Thru the Vines” at Messina Hof Winery and Resort: Texas Winery provides route for race during Texas A&M Parent’s Weekend
3.2008
Messina Hof Winery and Resort, the fastest growing award-winning winery and resort in Texas, announced they will provide the course for the 31st annual TAMU Roadrunner’s “Run Thru the Vines” during Texas A&M Parents Weekend...
Paul Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Winery Recognized with “Chairman’s Award” from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition Committee
3.2008
Paul Bonarrigo, co-founder of Messina Hof Winery and Resort, the fastest growing award-winning winery and resort in Texas, recently received the Chairman’s Award from the...
SAVE THE DATE - Messina Hof Winery Announces the 31st Annual Harvest Celebration
3.2008
Messina Hof, the fastest growing awardwinning winery and resort in Texas, is celebrating their 24th Harvest from July 18 to August 17, 2008, announced...
Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Winery & Resort to Present at Fort
Worth Dietetic Association Scholarship Event
3.2008
Messina Hof Winery & Resort co-founder Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo will discuss the health benefits of wine and guide guests through the pairing...
Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Winery and Resort lead Central Market San Antonio Cooking Class
3.2008
Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, co-founders of Messina Hof Winery and Resort in Bryan, Texas, will travel to San Antonio for a cooking class, wine tasting and book signing at Central Market. The winemaking couple will prepare...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort hosts Cajun Seafood Boil Cooking Party with Chef Kenneth Ruud
3.2008
Roll up your sleeves, stretch out the newspaper, and line up the napkins because its “mudbug” season at Messina Hof Winery and Resort in Bryan, Texas! Come enjoy a New Orlean’s style...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort Hosts Bridal Show Saturday, January 20, 2008
3.2008
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, these things are all up to you. Messina Hof Winery & Resort showcases the rest of the wedding day essentials at the Annual Bridal Show. Featuring the newest...
Messina Hof Winery featured at Bistro Le Cep Texas Independence Day Vintner’s Dinner
3.2008
It’s Texas Independence Day! On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico and became the Republic of Texas...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort hosts Annual Winemaker Paul Bonarrigo’s Birthday Bash featuring Ambassador Training, VIP Reception and a Winemaker’s Dinner
3.2008
Like a fine red wine, Winemaker Paul Bonarrigo only gets better with age.
Join the birthday boy himself, co-founder of Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Paul Bonarrigo for a day filled...
Messina Hof Winery and Resort hosts Wine Appreciation Class on “Sensory Evaluation”
2.2008
Learn how touch, smell and sight combined with taste come together to create the perfect sip of Messina Hof wine at Messina Hof Winery & Resort’s Sensory Evaluation Wine Appreciation Class in...
Messina Hof Winery featured at Ciro’s Italian Grill Vintner’s Dinner
2.2008
The co-founders of Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, are traveling from Bryan, Texas to entertain guests of Ciro’s Italian Grill in Houston...
Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Winery and Resort lead Central Market Houston Cooking Class
2.2008
Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, co-founders of Messina Hof Winery
and Resort in Bryan, Texas, will travel to Houston for a cooking
class, wine tasting and book signing at
Messina Hof Winery and Resort to host “Aphrodisiacs Cooking Party” with Chef Kenneth Ruud
2.2008
It is not quite Love Potion Number 9, but chocolate, toasted almonds, arugula and wine combined with the help of an expert chef make for a dinner of...
Messina Hof Winery hosts Wine Appreciation Class “Terroirs of Texas”
1.2008
Each terroir brings a different taste. Texas’s size provides Messina Hof Vineyards with many different terroirs to produce unique wines within...
Messina Hof Winery Wins “Best of Show” at the San Antonio Wine Festival
Texas Winery receives greatest number of medals east of the Rockies
1.2008
Messina Hof Winery and Resort, the fastest growing award-winning winery and resort in Texas, recently announced their winning wines for the...
Messina Hof Winery Named Texas Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition
1.2.2008
Messina Hof Winery and Resort, the fastest growing award-winning winery and resort in Texas, recently announced their winning wines for...
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