Messina Hof Blog

With our Messina Hof Blog, you can read all of the recent stories about the latest developments in the Texas wine community. As the most award-winning winery in Texas, our family and friends love learning about the wine industry and the newest releases in our product lines. Stay informed with Messina Hof!

07.14.10

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Seared Scallops

The McCarleys shared with us a meal that featured Seared Scallops and Fennel Broth. It was delicious. The scallops were “diver” scallops... View Article

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07.12.10

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The Basics of Wine

The art of wine making in Texas is a tradition that dates back several centuries. In the 1600’s, in West Texas... View Article

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07.06.10

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Bourguignon sauce

Bourguignon sauce has much too long a name with too many consonants. It reminds me of Gewurztraminer.  People do not... View Article

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07.02.10

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Beat the Heat and Enjoy Summer Grill Specials

Messina Hof, the fastest growing award winning winery and resort in Texas, is grillin and chillin for the July 2010... View Article

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06.30.10

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How do you track your wine notes?

Over the last 33 years, we have tasted many wines.  At first I used a tasting journal. Then I tried audio... View Article

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06.23.10

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How Do You Determine a Blush Wine?

Determining the color of the blush wines depends strongly on the grapes and techniques used during the wine making process. Blush... View Article

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06.16.10

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Welcome to the Eighth Bonarrigo Wine Generation

Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Winery in Bryan are proud new grandparents, welcoming their first grandchild, Sophia Marie... View Article

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06.07.10

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The Structure and Composition of Grapes

Grapes are part of the berry family, being round to oblong in shape and containing up to four seeds. They... View Article

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06.03.10

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Harvesting and Processing of Grapes

Harvesting of wine grapes is a very important step of winemaking. Harvesting the grapes is determined by the ripeness of... View Article

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