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  • Choosing a Sparkling Wine Glass

    Choosing a Sparkling Wine Glass

    America was made to sparkle! Independence Day is days away and what better way to celebrate than with a toast to freedom, liberty, and prosperity but did you know the taste of your bubbly can be affected by the shape of the glass. Whether you are drinking a sparkling white or sparkling rosé, the flavors…

  • Harvesting History: Machine vs. Hand-Picking

    Harvesting History: Machine vs. Hand-Picking

    We are almost a month away from our Messina Hof Annual Harvest Festival and the grapes in our vineyard are getting riper by the day. This means harvesting season is just around the corner. But before you roll up your sleeves and take a step in our winemaker’s shoes, we believe a lesson in harvesting…

  • A Guide to Rosé Wine

    A Guide to Rosé Wine

    Stop and Smell the Rosés – It’s National Rosé Day! Celebrate friends, summertime, and all things pink this June 10th. Whether you prefer your rosé orange or deep pink, bubby or still, raise a glass with us and learn all there is to know about this perfect summer sipper at Messina Hof. Rosé is not…

  • Museum Collection: World War II Memorialized through Wine

    Museum Collection: World War II Memorialized through Wine

    This week we raise a glass to all of the brave men and women who sacrificed their life for our country. This Memorial Day we highlight our Museum Wine Collection with the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, that supports the preservation of World War II stories with present and future generations. Each purchase benefits the National Museum…

  • 10 Wines You Need for Memorial Day

    10 Wines You Need for Memorial Day

    The air is getting warmer and the days have gotten longer. Summer is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to spend time outdoors with a glass in hand. Whether it’s beachside, poolside, or beside a grill, we have compiled our top ten picks that perfectly complement however you choose to celebrate Memorial Day.…