06.07.10
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
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
05.26.10
Effects of Oak on Wine
Oak has an enormous impact and plays a big role in winemaking. Wine is in direct contact with the oak... View Article
05.19.10
Production of Champagne and Sparkling Wines
The name originates from the Latin ‘campus’, ‘campania’, or field. This is known today as Champagne. In 92 A.D., Emperor Domitian... View Article
05.17.10
Chardonnay Pairings
Tonight we had veal and wanted to drink our Private Reserve Chardonnay. I decided to create a Lyonnaise sauce by... View Article
05.14.10
Special Events on the Cruise
During the Cruise we hosted 3 special events for our attendees. Red Beret/Red Hat Event, Most Outrageous Outfit Event, and... View Article
05.05.10
Red Wine Pairings
Messina Hof is blessed to be located in the center of the Brazos Valley, the heart of Texas agriculture. Only... View Article
05.03.10
Spanish Wines
Some say the first vineyards in Spain were planted in Andalusia, on the southwest coast, which also might have been... View Article
04.19.10
Port Wines
Port is a great pairing for Cajun and Creole foods. Some people think it is too sweet, but we have... View Article
