Category: Food and Wine

Spring has officially begun and Summer is not too far behind. Looking for a way to stay cool duringthehottest time of the year in Texas? A great way to stay cool during these seasons is by pairing your favorite Messina Hof wines with cold, fresh fruit! Here are some suggested fruit & wine pairings: Pears &…

The Vintage House Restaurant has recently added gluten-free options to our lunch, dinner and Sunday menu to accommodate our guests that dine at the winery. We know that following a gluten-free diet may be frustrating so we have added the gluten-free symbol to all gluten-free items on our menu. Most of our sauces are gluten-free as…

Each season brings its’ special harvest of produce, herbs, and spices. Our Chef at the Vintage House Restaurant uses these seasonal ingredients to create wonderful dishes that perfectly complemented by certain Messina Hof Wines. Pairing wines with vegetables and vegan dishes is easy and a good time to be creative! Choosing wines for vegetable dishes…

Springtime is the time of year the vineyards awaken; bud break begins followed by the process of flowering. The grape vines at Messina Hof truly come-to-life in the spring. Springtime’s bright-sunny weather quenches our thirst for a cold glass of wine! Our palettes crave lighter-bodied wines with racy acidity and light aromas and flavors such…

Do you like pyrotechnics on wheels? The Vintage House at Messina Hof has long been known for our attention-getting flambé desserts like bananas Foster and cherries jubilee. The gueridon (cart), stocked with bottles of banana liquor, orange liquor and either Messina Hof’s Angel or our Papa Paulo Port, is rolled out to the diner’s table…