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Messina Hof Winery and Resort Celebrates 34th Anniversary with 2011 Summer Harvest Festival
Posted May 19, 2011
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Join the family July 22-August 20, 2011 as Messina Hof opens the vineyard for picking and stomping!
Messina Hof, one of the fastest growing, award-winning wineries and resorts in Texas, is celebrating the 34th anniversary and the harvest of the vines from July 22 to August 20, 2011.
Harvest is a time when guests can experience the century-old tradition of making wine by the picking and stomping of the grapes. Wine lovers, including special guests and local celebrities, will roll up their sleeves and pants and partake in the first phase of winemaking with the Messina Hof Family. After guests hand-pick the grapes straight from the vine, the squashing fun begins. Not only will they get their feet wet, they will be rewarded for their hard work with a Harvest Cuisine Dinner prepared by the award-winning culinary team of Messina Hof's Vintage House Restaurant.
Messina Hof's "Moonlit Harvest" is a romantic evening that will kick off the first harvesting of the grapes. On Friday, July 22, 2011, guests will pick grapes from the vineyards and stomp them under the beautiful sunset. After the grapes have been crushed, guests will receive a Messina Hof Harvest souvenir t-shirt to imprint with their purple feet. Guests will then enjoy an exquisite menu prepared by the talented chefs at The Vintage House Restaurant.
Harvest is an exciting five-week celebration featuring a wide variety of food and wine events including the Moonlit Harvest, Harvest, Harvest Murder Mystery Dinners, three specialty dinners, and the Grande Finale Vintner's Dinner.
Harvest events include:
Moonlit Harvest
Friday, July 22, 2011
The fourth annual "Moonlit Harvest" includes picking and stomping of the grapes, a souvenir t-shirt, and specially prepared dinner at The Vintage House Restaurant at 6 p.m.
Harvest Daytime
Saturday, July 23, 2011 - Sunday, August 14, 2011 (Saturday/Sunday only)
Saturday, August 20, 2011- Barrel Tasting Program (3-5 p.m.)
Murder Mystery Dinners
Saturday, July 23, 2011 - Friday, August 19, 2011
All Murder Mystery Dinners begin at 6:30p.m.
July 23 - "Murder at the Baths"
July 30 - "Celebrity Celebration"
August 5 -"Murder of the Winemaker"
August 12 - "Murder at the Juice Joint"
August 19 - "Murder of the Matey's"
Harvest Dinners
Friday, July 29, 2011 - Saturday, August 20, 2011
All Dinners begin at 6:30 p.m.
July 29 - Dinner: An Evening in the Cellar Room
August 6- Dinner: A "Summer" Enchanted Evening... night of Dancing at Messina Hof
August 13 - Dinner: Wine Tasters Challenge
August 20 - Grande Finale Vintner Dinner
Messina Hof Winery is located at 4545 Old Reliance Rd. in Bryan, Texas. For more information, pricing and to register for this unforgettable experience, please call (800) 736-9463 ext. 234 or visit the Messina Hof website, www.messinahof.com.
Reservations at Messina Hof's Villa Bed & Breakfast are available throughout the Harvest season. Book early to ensure availability. To make reservations, call (800) 736-9463 ext. 222.
Harvest 2011 sponsors include: Cumulus Radio, Texas Renaissance Festival, Fox 28, Wells Fargo, Houston Press, Nestle Water, TOPs Printing, CC Creations, Bryan/College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau, Houston Community Newspapers, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and Slovacek.
About Messina Hof Winery and Resort
Messina Hof Winery and Resort was established in 1977 by Co-Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo. Messina Hof was founded on family values, romance and tradition. Messina Hof is the leader in the establishment of the Texas wine industry and ranks as one of the fastest growing, most award-winning wineries in the state.
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