Messina Hof Winery & Resort Awarded Top Honors in Texas Rodeo Competitions

Messina Hof Winery & Resort continues to be the most awarded winery in Texas, receiving top recognition at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Among the fifty-nine new honors includes the highest distinction atthe San Antonio Stock Show, “Best of Herd Texas Winery” for the 7^th year.

“We strive to provide our customers premium world-class wine,” said Messina Hof Winery Chief Executive Officer Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo. “It is a great blessing to receive international recognition at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

The 49 awards at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo include five Gold Medals as well as 21 Champion awards. Along with the “Best of Herd Texas Winery” distinction at the 2015 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Messina Hof also took home 10 medals.

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo™ 2015 Rodeo Uncorked!^® International Wine Competition & San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Top Honors:

• Messina Hof Merlot, Barrel Cuvee, Texas 2014 – Texas Class Champion & Gold Medal
• Messina Hof Merlot, Private Reserve, Texas, 2012 – Texas Class Champion & Gold Medal
• Messina Hof Paulo Blend, 2011 – Texas Class Champion & Gold Medal
• Messina Hof Reflections of Love, Texas, 2014 – Gold Medal
• Messina Hof Tempranillo, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014- Gold Medal
• Messina Hof Cabernet Sauvignon, Barrel Cuvee, Texas, 2013 – Texas Class Champion
• Messina Hof Cabernet Franc, Private Reserve, Texas 2013 – Reserve Class Champion & Texas Class Champion
• Messina Hof DRZ, Texas, NV – Texas Class Champion
• Messina Hof Ebony Ports of Call, Texas, NV – Reserve Class Champion & Texas Reserve Class Champion
• Messina Hof Late Harvest Riesling Angel, Texas, NV – Texas Class Champion
• Messina Hof Moscato, Texas, 2014 – Texas Class Champion
• Messina Hof Mourvèdre Artist Series, Texas, 2013 – Class Champion & Texas Class Champion
• Messina Hof Petit Verdot, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014 – Reserve Class Champion & Texas Class Champion
• Messina Hof Paulo Port, Texas, 2013 – Reserve Class Champion & Texas Reserve Class Champion
• Messina Hof Pinot Grigio, Texas, 2015 – Texas Class Champion
• Messina Hof Sophia Marie Rose, Texas, 2014 – Texas Reserve Class Champion
• Messina Hof Shiraz, Private Reserve, Texoma, 2012 – Texas Class Champion
• Messina Hof Paulo Zinfandel, Texas, 2011 – Texas Class Champion
• Messina Hof Sangiovese Artisit Series, Texas, 2014 – Top of Class

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Savannah Gaines
Public Relations Coordinator
4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan, TX 77808
1.800.736.WINE ext 274
savannah.gaines@messinahof.com