DeMers Event!

To kick off Go Texan Month in October, Messina Hof Winery & Resort will be hosting an intimate dinner with food writer and author, John DeMers on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Guests will explore fine wines, a stunning meal and engaging stories with Mr. DeMers himself about his newest publication Marfa Shadows.

The event will include a wine and cheese reception at 6:30pm followed by a 4-course dinner at 7:00pm, which will be perfectly paired with wines.

The menu is as follows:

• Country Fried Texas Quail set on a bed of baby greens and topped with a Sweet Corn and Sauvignon Blanc Red Onion Marmalade.
          o Accompanied with Sauvignon Blanc 2007
• Baby Spinach Salad with candied bacon and Ivory Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette.
          o Accompanied with Ivory Ports of Call.
• Texas Wagyu Short Rib Cabernet braised and presented with a Roasted Poblano Grit Cake and grilled Vegetables.
         o Accompanied with Private Reserve Tex-Zin 2007
• Molton Chocolate Cake with a Chili Ganache topped with Chantilly Cream finished with a Port Wine Reduction.
         o Accompanied with Private Reserve Port 2005

With the price of $69.95 per person (plus 6.75% tax and gratuity), guests will find a fine and relating atmosphere of intriguing conversation and an entrancing meal.

Come visit us at Messina Hof to see all we have to offer for a fine night out.

Hope to see you soon!

Please call 979-778-9463 ext. 234 to make your reservations.