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  • The Many Shades of Wine Grapes

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    If you’ve been keeping up with Messina Hof on Facebook, then you know Harvest is in full swing at the Estate! Since our first grape truck arrived, we have received many different varietals like Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir. But not all grapes look the same, the color of wine grapes varies by varietal. Take a look at…

  • Veraison in the Vineyard

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    Veraison has begun at Messina Hof Estate in Bryan! But, what is veraison? A French term, veraison is the short stage in the ripening process when the firm, green berries begin to soften and change color. There’s more than meets the eye during this process. During this time, the grapes are increasing in volume, weight and…

  • Top 7 Things to do at Harvest Festival

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    We are counting down the days to Harvest Festival here at Messina Hof! To celebrate this upcoming event, here are the top things to do at Harvest Festival… Become a Big Kahuna. While picking grapes in the vineyard, look for the most interesting and unique grape cluster to enter the infamous Big Kahuna Contest! Show off…

  • Announcing Messina Hof’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Wins

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    Messina Hof Winery is pleased to announce recent recognition by the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition earning awards for all 11 wines entered into the competition. Among the 11 awards, includes a Best of Class honor for Private Reserve Merlot 2015, clinching its spot as the top Merlot in the competition. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine…

  • Messina Hof’s Simple Sangria Spritzer

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    On Sunday, February 28th,  over 300 Messina Hof VIPs and guests celebrated winery founder Paul Vincent Bonarrigo’s 69th birthday! In honor of this special occasion, Messina Hof’s created a Sangria bar complete with fresh fruit (grown in Merrill’s garden at Messina Hof Bryan) and our own Sangria. After many requests, we are sharing our recipe for…