Category: Travel

  • USA 2014 Tasting Tour Vintage 2011 Great Wines of Bordeaux

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    In 1993 we first toured the Chateaus of Bordeaux.  Not only did we get to meet the owners, taste the wines, but dined each evening in a different Chateau and experienced wine and food pairing French style.  It forever changed the style of Messina Hof wines.  Tonight we had the opportunity to reconnect with some…

  • BBQ in Texas versus Republic of Georgia

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    By Paul V Bonarrigo, Co-Founder Wine brings people together just as food brings people together.  BBQ in the Republic of Georgia and at Messina Hof in Texas have a common link.  Both are cooked with grapevine wood.  Grapevine wood burns fast and creates wonderful hot coals that are fantastic for grilling and provide a great…

  • Best Romantic Getaway in Texas

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    Messina Hof Winery & Resort embraces tradition, family and romance, beginning with the luxury and hospitality of all property amenities; to include the Villa Bed & Breakfast, Wine Bar, The Vintage House Restaurant and the Retail/Tasting Room. To see the video featuring more information on this honor, visit: http://tinyurl.com/ka7yfvc While staying at the Villa B&B…

  • Messina Hof and Disney Magic

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    Mickey and Mini Mouse have ears but Paul Bonarrigo has a red hat.  Both Icons created a stir on the dockwhile we waited for embarkation. Paul nor I really knew what to expect except that we would be doing staff training and/or guest seminars eight times in 7 days and that Mickey’s ship promised magic. What we found…

  • Food, Family, Travel, and Good Times!

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    There is no place like home.  Every year Paul and I try to get away for a relaxing trip prior to harvest.  This year we took Mama Rosa to the Dominican Republic.  It was “all inclusive” so it felt like we ate our way through each day! It was our first time to the area and…