Messina Hof Winery Wins Big at Texas Rodeo Wine Competitions
12.05.16
BRYAN, TEXAS – December 2016 – Messina Hof Winery, the most awarded winery in Texas, took home a combined 70 honors at the 2017 Houston Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition and 2017 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Winning more awards than any other Texas winery, Messina Hof was also honored with “Best of Herd Winery” for the 7th time by the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.
“Messina Hof is honored to be recognized among elite International Wines and as the leader of the Texas Wine Industry,” said Messina Hof Winery Chief Executive Officer Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo. “Texas has an amazing climate for grape growing, and Messina Hof is dedicated to produce the best quality wines from over 30 different varieties grapes grown in Texas.”
The 70 awards include 3 Double Golds as well as 22 Champion awards, Along with the “Best of Herd Texas Winery” distinction at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Messina Hof also took home 18 medals.
Houston Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition Top Honors:
·Chenin Blanc, Lepard Vineyard, 2015 – Double Gold, Class Champion, Texas Class Champion
·Texas Sparkling Almond – Double Gold, Class Champion, Texas Class Champion
·Petit Verdot, Private Reserve, 2015 – Double Gold, Class Champion, Texas Class Champion
·Cabernet Franc, Private Reserve, 2014 – Gold, Texas Class Champion
·Ebony Ports of Call – Gold, Class Champion, Texas Class Champion
·Sangiovese, Artist Series, 2015 – Gold, Class Champion, Texas Class Champion
·Riesling, Father and Son Cuvée – Silver, Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion
·Merlot, Barrel Cuvée, 2015 – Silver, Texas Class Champion
·Cabernet Sauvignon, Paulo, 2015 – Silver, Reserve Class Champion
·Pinot Noir, Barrel Cuvée, 2015 – Silver, Texas Class Champion
·Texas Sparkling Rosé – Silver, Texas Class Champion
·Angel Riesling – Silver, Texas Class Champion
·Chardonnay, Private Reserve, 2015 – Silver, Texas Class Champion
·Cabernet Sauvignon, Barrel Cuvée, 2015 – Silver, Texas Class Champion
·DRZ – Silver, Texas Class Champion
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Top Honors:
·Best of Herd Texas Winery
·Orange Muscat, Private Reserve, 2015 – Top of Class
·Tempranillo, Private Reserve, 2014 – Gold
·Merlot, Private Reserve, 2014 – Gold
·Winemaker’s Reserve, Silver
·Reflections of Love, Private Reserve, 2015 – Silver
·Malbec, Private Reserve, 2014- Silver
·Syrah, Private Reserve, 2015 – Silver
ABOUT MESSINA HOF
Messina Hof is a leader in the establishment of the Texas wine industry and one the fastest-growing and most award-winning wineries in the state. Established in Texas in 1977, the rich winemaking heritage of the Bonarrigo family dates back six generations to Messina, Sicily. The Messina Hof Winery & Resort® in Bryan, the Messina Hof Hill Country Winery and Manor Haus in Fredericksburg and the Messina Hof Grapevine Winery are dedicated to producing premier, award-winning wines and offering tourism destinations based on tradition, romance and family. Visit Messina Hof at www.messinahof.com and follow at @Messina_Hof.
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