Messina Hof Bryan
Founded on the cornerstones of family, tradition, and romance, Messina Hof Winery & Resort has held its place as a Brazos Valley staple since its start in 1977. The Tasting Room is the original building on the estate and used to be the Ursuline Academy, an all-girls school. Many original elements from the academy were preserved when constructing the Tasting Room guests enjoy today.
Guests can also enjoy:
- Wine Flights & Weekly Specials at The Wine Bar
- Tours & Shopping in The Tasting Room
- Fine dining at The Vintage House Restaurant
- Weekend getaways at The Villa Bed & Breakfast
- Special events and festival all year long
The Tasting Room at Messina Hof showcases its immense wine selection suitable for any palate. Among these award-winning wines, there is a reserve selection of ultra-premium and library wines you cannot get anywhere else. Visitors can also shop for all their wine accessories, personalized labels, gifts and apparel.
*NEW* Monthly Tasting Menu!
Join us in our Tasting Room to try 4 different wines specially selected by Messina Hof employees. Each tasting is $10, and new wines are featured monthly. The tasting is complimentary with the purchase of 6 or more bottles of any wine!
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
10:00am - 7:00pm
Friday - Saturday
10:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 6:00pm
For more information about the Tasting Room, call (979) 778-9463 ext. 223
Tour the Messina Hof Estate Winery
On each tour at Messina Hof where you will learn the history of this award-winning winery and experience a behind-the-scenes look at our property as well as the wine production facilities.
Following your tour you will be treated to unique tasting where your guide will take you through each category of wine: dry white, semi-drys, dry reds and dessert wine. You will be educated on wine techniques such as sipping, swirling and food pairing. You also get to take your wine tasting glass home with you!
If after your tour you’re not quite ready to leave, be sure to visit our gift shop and Wine Bar where you can taste our Wine on Tap and enjoy their weekly events and specials. Or, go by the Vintage House Restaurant* and try our Vineyard Cuisine™ where each dish includes Messina Hof’s award-winning wine.
*Please check online for Vintage House Restaurant Hours
All Public Tours are $15
Tour duration is 60 minutes
Monday - Friday
2:00pm, 5:30pm
Friday Only: Moonlit Tour
7:00pm ($25++*)
Saturday
11:30am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm
Saturdays Only: Cellar Tour/Tank Tasting
6:30pm ($25*)
Sunday
12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm
*Reservations preferred
Make your reservation online:
Go to the calendar and select your date number of guests.
Private Tours available for groups of 10 or more, please call for availability.
(979) 778-9463 ext. 234/223
Prices subject to change.
Voted Best Wine by the Glass
The Wine Bar at Messina Hof offers wine-on-tap, flights, and appetizers, making for an ideal after-work wind down or a cozy date night with weekly specials and happy hour pricing.
hours
MONDAY-THURSDAY
4:00 TO 9:00PM
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
11:00AM TO 11:00PM
SUNDAY
12:00 TO 7:00PM
For parties of 10 or more, please call ahead:
1-800-736-9463 ext 244 or 234
Appetizers
Caprese Salad | 8
Fresh sliced tomato, sliced mozarella and basil leaves drizzled with balsamic vinegar
Hummus | 10
Our hummus is made in-house and served with pita chips
Goat Cheese Crostini | 10
Goat cheese, prosciutto, fig preserves, and sliced french bread
Panko Crusted Brie Wedge | 10
Baked brie wedge, paired with Messina Hof Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
(Note: Only served during restaurant hours)
Margherita Pizza | 9
Roasted garlic purée infused with Mama Rosa Rosé, roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil chiffonade, baked on a signature crust
(Note: Only served during restaurant hours)
Bella Portabella | 10
Grilled portabella mushroom cap from Monterey Mushrooms, arugula tossed in soy Solera Sherry vinaigrette and garnished with Tempura battered red bell peppers and Red Dragon cheese shavings
Tempura Fried Calamari | 12
Tender calamari crisply fried and served with a Cabernet Sauvignon marinara(Note: Only served during restaurant hours)
Gourmet Cheeses
Select three cheeses.
Mountain Gorgonzola Creamy and sliceable, with a fudgy texture and a blue bite
Red Dragon Buttery, spicy cheese with plenty of bite
Smoked Gouda Raw cow's milk Gouda with hints of woodsy smoke
Cheddar Semi-soft yellow cheddar
Goat Creamy and delightfully tart
Manchego A sweet hard cheese with nutty flavors
Serve with gourmet crackers | 12
Serve with seasonal artisanal meats, gourmet crackers and olives | 20
Wine On Tap
Come and try our wines from the tap that change regularly...
White Wines | Glass 7 / Growler* 24
Red Wines | Glass 8 / Growler 28
Port Wines | Glass 10 / Growler 38
New Growlers | 10
*Growler of wine=1000mL | Bring back growler and receive a discount on next fill up.
Sparkling
Sparkling Almond | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Sparkling Rosé | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Sparkling Brut | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Muscat Canelli Spumante | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Dry White Wines
Un-Oaked Chardonnay | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Private Reserve Chardonnay | Glass 9 / Bottle 24
Private Reserve Viognier | Glass 7 / Bottle 18.99
Private Reserve Blanc du Bois | Glass 7 / Bottle 18.99
Semi-Dry White Wines
Riesling | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Moscato | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Gewürztraminer | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Chenin Blanc | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Lepard Vineyard, Chenin Blanc | Glass 7 / Bottle 18.99
Private Reserve Orange Muscat | Glass 7 / Bottle 18.99
Private Reserve Gewürztraminer | Glass 7 / Bottle 18.99
Paulo Premium Wines
Paulo Cabernet Franc | Glass 14 / Bottle 44
Paulo Cabernet Sauvignon | Glass 14 / Bottle 44
Paulo Blend | Glass 14 / Bottle 44
Paulo Merlot | Glass 16 / Bottle 60
Primitivo | Glass 16 / Bottle 60
Private Reserves
Merlot | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Reflections of Love | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Pinot Noir | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Cabernet Sauvignon | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Cabernet Franc | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Sangiovese | Glass 8 / Bottle 21.99
DRZ | Glass 8 / Bottle 21.99
GSM | Glass 8 / Bottle 21.99
Syrah | Glass 8 / Bottle 21.99
Tempranillo | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Nimitz Museum Cabernet Sauvignon | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Malbec | Glass 12 / Bottle 30
Petit Verdot | Glass 12 / Bottle 30
Protégé Primitivo | Glass 12 / Bottle 30
Barrel Cuvée
Pinot Noir | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Merlot | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Texas Hold ‘Em Red | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Cabernet Sauvignon | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Cabernet Franc | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Semi-Dry Red Wines
Seasonal Blush | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Mama Rosa Rosé | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Sophia Marie Rosé | Glass 7 / Bottle 18.99
Beau | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Sweet Sangria | Glass 6 / Bottle 13.99
Aggie Network™ Wine Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Bin 12 | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Merlot | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Midnight Yell | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Muscat Canelli | Glass 8 / Bottle 20
White Dessert Wines
Angel, Late Harvest, Riesling | Glass 7 / Bottle 18.99
Glory, Late Harvest, Moscato Mistella | Glass 7 / Bottle 18.99
Orange Muscat Mistella | Glass 7 / Bottle 24.99
Red Dessert Wines
Barrel Reserve Port | Glass 7 / Bottle 18.99
Ebony Ports of Call | Glass 7 / Bottle 18.99
Nimitz Museum Dessert Red | Glass 9 / Bottle 25
Tawny Texas Port | Glass 14 / Bottle 40
Papa Paulo Private Reserve Port | Glass 14 / Bottle 40
Solera Sherry | Glass 14 / Bottle 45
Paulo Port | Glass 16 / Bottle 60
weekly specials
*Happy Hour is Monday-Thursday featuring half-price glasses from 5:30-6:30pm*
MONDAY
Uniform Services Appreciation
Happy Hour pricing for healthcare, military and uniformed services plus 10% off bottle prices
TUESDAY
Tour de Wines Tuesday
Ask about our Tour de Wines Passport, complete the passport of 50 wines and redeem for a FREE custom engraved 27oz Shiraz glass! Every Tuesday you can get a flight of 4 wines for 4 stamps on your passport.
WEDNESDAY
Chocolate Night
Treat yourself to two gourmet chocolate desserts from a local chocolatier paired with three wines.
THURSDAY
Aggie Night
Show your Aggie Ring or ID to receive a free taste of Aggie Network™ wines plus Happy Hour pricing until 9:00pm
FRIDAY
Moonlit Tours
Along with half-price cocktails, join us for a casual evening stroll around our Bryan estate vineyard & resort led by one of our Messina Hof hosts. Learn about the history of Texas' most awarded winery, view the romantic Villa and Vintage House restaurant, and see where your favorite Messina Hof wines are made. Afterwards, you'll indulge in a flight of three wines perfectly paired with three delectable tapas conceived by our Chef and the Messina Hof culinary team. What a stellar way to start your weekend! | 25/per person | Reservations Required