Messina Hof Wine Bar Events
Sunset Tours – Every Friday Evening – 6 p.m.
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 gourmet 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!
Reservations suggested and greatly appreciated!
Please call 800-736-9463 x244 to make your reservation.
Wine Appreciation Classes – Last Sunday of the Month - 3:00pm
Not sure the difference between Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon? Want to know what’s all this business about barrels? Don’t know how long to hold that beloved bottle of wine? No worries – we answer all these questions plus more at our monthly Wine Appreciation Classes.
Our Wine Appreciation Classes are designed to help you decipher the wonderful world of wine. Our topics change every month so no two classes are the same. Every class is taught so that everyone from the beginner to the connoisseur can follow along. Classes last an hour & a half and include light cheeses. We suggest making lunch reservations at our Vintage House restaurant prior to the class as most classes include five to eight different wines.
2010 Wine Appreciation Class Schedule
February: “Wines and Chocolates”
Those who love fine chocolate and fine wine find key points of similarity. Both are made from fruit (the cocoa nibs from which chocolate is made are the seeds of the fruit of the cocoa tree, and fruit was eaten by early Americans long before they discovered how to make chocolate beverage from the seeds). The flavor and aroma yielded by both cacao pod and grape are a function of not only their rootstock, but of their soil, climate, and the weather conditions affecting any single harvest. Both are made from a blend of beans or grapes, each with distinct flavor profiles; and when the product is made from a blend, it adds to the complexity of tastes. Learn to pair Messina Hof Wines and Ports with your favorite chocolate.
March: “The Wines of Burgundy”
A funny thing happened to the name of this region (and its sub region Chablis) in the United States. It was used to mean generic jug wines, and many people still associate the name with low quality wines. Burgundy consists of five distinct regions and two noble grapes, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
April: “Texas Wines and Texas Cheese”
Wine and Cheese are often considered to go “hand in hand.” Learn to pair wines and cheeses and taste our award winning wines with Texas Artisan Cheeses.
May: "Effects of Oak Aging on Wine"
Learn how a practical container for storing wines became an art of oak aging. You’ll learn about Messina Hof’s unique Barrel Reserve and Private Reserve oak aging methods. You’ll try several wines and identify the different flavors that the oak imparts.
June: “Great Wines for Summer”
Quench your thirst with perfect summer wines! Learn which Messina Hof Wines are perfect for the Backyard Barbecue and Spicy Foods!
$19.95 per person plus tax and gratuity
Classes fill up quickly, so please call 979-778-9463 x234 to register. All classes start at 3:00pm.
