Messina Hof (2009)
| Winery: | Messina Hof Wine Cellars |
| Region: | USA » Texas |
| Varietal: | Riesling |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Messina Hof Wine Cellars
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, a Texas vineyard established in 1977 by Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, is rooted in the union of two family heritages. Winemaker Paul Bonarrigo’s family dates back seven generations to Messina, Sicily. Merrill’s family is from Hof, Germany. Stroll through the vineyard. Smell the roses. Sit by the waterfall. Relax with a glass of crisp Riesling or rich Shiraz. Indulge in fresh vineyard cuisine. Linger over candlelit conversation. Enjoy a quiet evening among friends or with the one you love. We invite you on this journey and hope that we may share with you the romance and tradition of Messina Hof here in the heart of Texas and agricultural center of the Brazos Valley. Messina Hof Winery & Resort, a Texas vineyard established in 1977 by Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, is rooted in the union of two family heritages. Winemaker Paul Bonarrigo’s family dates back seven generations to Messina, Sicily. Merrill’s family is from Hof, Germany. In Paul's Read more »
Light gold/green in color. Light mouth feel and aromas of green grass, honey, and apple. Taste of tropical fruit, apple, and citrus with a pleasant but subtle finish which leaves quickly. Paired: Spicy tune tar-tare, fried yucca chips, and mango salsa.
Varietals Produced by Messina Hof Wine Cellars View all
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Palomino
History of the grape: Palomino is split into three types: Palomino Fino, Palomino de Jerez and Palomino Basto. All of...
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Zinfandel
Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...
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Merlot
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
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Cabernet Sauvignon
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
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Pinot Noir
“With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...
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August 2013
Messina Hof Tex Zin Zinfandel Private Reserve Double Barrel 2010
Snoothrank:
Picked up a bottle of this from their tasting room in Fredericksburg, TX. Spicy and oaky. Maybe a little too oaky, but very enjoyable. Read More
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July 2013
Messina Hof Pinot Grigio 2005
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One of my favorites among Texas wines. Read More
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February 2013
Messina Hof Moscato 2011
Snoothrank:
Not the moscato fan myself, but I purchased this more for my wife's tastes. Very pleasant surprise. Not as sweet as many moscatos but very flavorful. Both of us are very happy with this one. Read More
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July 2012
Messina Hof Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Reserve 2009
Snoothrank:
Another Texas Cabernet Sauvignon i really like. Read More
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January 2012
Messina Hof Cabernet Barrel Resv
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Brazos valley wine. Nice for those dry red lovers. Read More
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May 21, 2010
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Jun 10, 2009
Excellent service. Delicious wine.
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