Messina Hof Winery and Resort Hosts 31st Annual Harvest Celebration Date: July 18 to August 17, 2008 Location: Messina Hof Winery 4545 Old Reliance Rd. i Bryan, TX Email Address: hope@thepadgettgroup.com URL: http://www.messinahof.com Harvest is a time when guests can experience the century-old tradition of making wine by 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 wine making with the Messina Hof Family.
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, and the Harvest Vintner’s Dinner each weekend.
Messina Hof Winery and Resort Calendar of Events Date: Various Location: Various Email Address: madelyn@thepadgettgroup.com URL: messinahof.com
June- November; Messina Hof Winery & Resort JUNE Name of Event: June 3 – It’s A Guy Thing Night at Americas Waterway, 7:00 p.m.;
June 5 – HEB Wine Walk at Market Street, 5:30p.m.;
June 6 – Ladies of the Vine Luncheon, 12:00 p.m.;
June 6 – Northshore Value Wines Happy Hour, 5:30pm;
June 7 – Natural Street at Market Street, 11:00 a.m.;
June 7 – Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting and South American Chef Showcase, 7:00 p.m.;
June 8 – Shenandoah Texas Winery Road Trip to Bernhardt Winery, 11:00 a.m.;
June 8 – The Marriott Waterway Wine and Wailing Brunch, 11:30a.m.
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Name of Event: Wine Appreciation Class: How to Read Wine Labels of the World
Date: June 26
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Wine Bar
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact Shannon: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: $39.99 per person, food is included.
Brief Summary: In today’s international business world and every growing New World wine market, it’s beneficial to be able to read and comprehend wine labels. You never know when you might be called upon at your next important business meeting, or even on a date, to order wine! For more information visit texaswineandfood.org or call 512-542-WINE.
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JULY
Name of Event: Moonlight Harvest
Date: July 18
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: $69.95 plus tax and gratuity
Brief Summary: The kickoff night to Messina Hof’s harvesting of the grapes. Harvest season. In our t-shirts, pick grapes from the vineyards, stomp them at sunset, and eat a multiple-course dinner if you want to!
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Name of Event: Murder Mystery Dinner
Date: July 19
Time:6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: $69.95 plus tax and gratuity
Brief Summary: Ahoy, Mateys! This mystery’s theme is “pirates. Messina Hof serves a four- course meal, while guests join forces to help solve a murder mystery.
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Name of Event: Harvest Daytime
Date: July 19-20
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Place: Messina Hof
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: Varied ($69.95- $19.95)
Brief Summary: Bring your walking shoes. Paul and Merrill take guests on a tour through the vines and winery. All day activities include picking, stomping, and fine dining. Tired after? Sit down to watch Messina Hof’s wine pairing seminar. For more information, call 800.736.9463 or visit www.messinahof.com. Picking begins bright and early.
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Name of Event: WAC- Wines of North America
Date: July 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Wine Bar
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: $39.95 plus tax and gratuity per person
North American wine is not just from California anymore. Messina Hof demonstrates how Canada and the 50 states are changing the countenance of wine. Cost is $39.95 plus tax and gratuity per person.
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Name of Event: Vintner’s Dinner
Date: July 25
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: For reservations, please call 800-736-9463, ext 34.
Cost: $69.95 plus tax and gratuity
Brief Summary:
Did you know there were between 50 and 60 million hectoliters of wine produced in France? Well, Messina Hof brings grand cru to you, and won’t require you to “parler le français”; all they require of guests is that they’re ready to experience a wide variety of French wines, and an appetite for exquisite food.
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Name of Event: Murder Mystery Dinner
Date: July 26
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: $69.95 plus tax and gratuity
Brief Summary: This mystery’s theme is “celebrity celebrations.” Messina Hof serves a four-course meal, while guests join forces to help solve a murder mystery.
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Name of Event: Harvest Daytime
Date: July 26-27
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Place: Messina Hof
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: Varied ($69.95- $19.95)
Brief Summary: Bring your walking shoes. Paul and Merrill take guests on a tour through the vines and winery. All day activities include picking, stomping, and fine dining. Tired after? Sit down to watch Messina Hof’s wine pairing seminar. For more information, call 800.736.9463 or visit www.messinahof.com. Picking begins bright and early.
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AUGUST
Name of Event: Vintner’s Dinner
Date: August 1
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: $89.95 plus tax and gratuity.
Brief Summary: Visit Messina Hof to discover and taste popular Beringer wines, along with a four-course meal.
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Name of Event: Murder Mystery Dinner
Date: August 2
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Cost: $69.95 plus tax and gratuity
Contact: For reservations, please call 800-736-9463, ext 34.
Brief Summary:
This mystery’s theme is “storm survivors.” Messina Hof serves a four-course meal, while guests join forces to help solve a murder mystery.
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Name of Event: Harvest Daytime
Date: August 2-3
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Place: Messina Hof
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: For reservations, please call 800-736-9463, ext 34.
Cost: Varied ($69.95- $19.95)
Brief Summary: Bring your walking shoes. Paul and Merrill take guests on a tour through the vines and winery. All day activities include picking, stomping, and fine dining. Tired after? Sit down to watch Messina Hof’s wine pairing seminar. For more information, call 800.736.9463 or visit www.messinahof.com. Picking begins bright and early.
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Name of Event: Vintner’s Dinner
Date: August 8
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: For reservations, please call 800-736-9463, ext 34.
Cost: $89.95 plus tax and gratuity.
Brief Summary: Visit Messina Hof to discover and taste popular Terlato wines, along with a four-course meal.
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Name of Event: Murder Mystery Dinner
Date: August 9
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Cost: $69.95 plus tax and gratuity.
Brief Summary: This mystery’s theme is “Case of the Missing Matchmaker”. Messina Hof serves a four-five course meal, while guests join forces to help solve a murder mystery.
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Name of Event: Harvest Daytime
Date: August 9-10
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Place: Messina Hof
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: For reservations, please call 800-736-9463, ext 34.
Cost: Varied ($69.95- $19.95)
Brief Summary:
Bring your walking shoes. Paul and Merrill take guests on a tour through the vines and winery. All day activities include picking, stomping, and fine dining. Tired after? Sit down to watch Messina Hof’s wine pairing seminar. For more information, call 800.736.9463 or visit www.messinahof.com. Picking begins bright and early.
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Name of Event: Murder Mystery Dinner
Date: August 15
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: For reservations, please call 800-736-9463, ext 34.
Cost: $69.95 plus tax and gratuity
Brief Summary: This mystery’s theme is “Murder on the Mound”. Messina Hof serves a four-course meal, while guests join forces to help solve a murder mystery.
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Name of Event: Grand Finale Dinner
Date: August 16
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: For reservations, please call 800-736-9463, ext 34.
Cost: $125 plus tax and gratuity.
Brief Summary: Please visit www.messinahof.com for more information or call to make reservations.
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Name of Event: Harvest Daytime
Date: August 16-17
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Place: Messina Hof
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: For reservations, please call 800-736-9463, ext 34.
Cost: Varied ($69.95- $19.95)
Brief Summary: Bring your walking shoes. Paul and Merrill take guests on a tour through the vines and winery. All day activities include picking, stomping, and fine dining. Tired after? Sit down to watch Messina Hof’s wine pairing seminar. For more information, call 800.736.9463 or visit www.messinahof.com. Picking begins bright and early.
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Name of Event: Wine Appreciation Class: Wines of South America
Date: August 28
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Wine Bar
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact Shannon: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Call 800-736-9463 ext. 34.
Cost: $39.99
Brief Summary: Holding the reigns for New World wine production, South America is experiencing the largest growth in wine production for exportation. Learn the new varietals that are setting the trends in New World.
September
Name of Event: GrapeFest
Date: September 11-14
Time: Place: Historic Main Street
Downtown Grapevine, Texas 76051
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, for more information
Cost: Admission is FREE all day Thursday & Friday until 5pm!
Brief Summary: Join wine novices and connoisseurs at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Sample award winning Texas wines (Messina Hof) at this annual event offering four full days of fun!
Events include: Non-stop entertainment on four stages Carnival and Midway People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic Kid Zone GrapeStomp Vintner's Auction Texas Wine Tribute Tennis Classic
For more information, visit http://www.tourtexas.com/grapevine/grapefest/info.html#info
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Name of Event: Vintner’s Dinner
Date: September 19
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: For reservations, please call 800-736-9463, ext 34.
Cost: $89.95 plus tax and gratuity.
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Name of Event: WAC Wines of Italy
Date: September 25
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Messina Hof Wine Bar
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations (required).
Cost: $ 39.95 plus tax and gratuity.
Brief Summary:
With Paul Bonarrigo’s roots from Italy, we will explore some of the wines of Italy. From many regions, varietals have now become the standard of labeling. See what new varietals are hot from the boot in Europe.
October
Name of Event: Sullivan’s Vintner’s Dinner
Date: October 15
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Place:Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: $89.95 plus tax and gratuity.
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Name of Event: Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner
Date: October 31
Time: 6:30
Place: Messina Hof Vintage House
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: $69.95 plus tax and gratuity.
Brief Summary: Halloween. Enjoy the scariest night of the year with a four-five course meal and great wine. Messina Hof promises to leave out the black cats and witches!
November
Name of Event: Wine Premiere & Reception
Date: November 18
Time: Various
Place: Messina Hof Winery and Resort
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
Contact: 800.736.9463, ext. 34, to make reservations.
Cost: $89.95 plus tax and gratuity.
Brief Summary: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. STROLLING FOOD & WINE PAIRING This is the perfect chance to enjoy everything that Messina Hof has to offer and preview what is to come. Enjoy the wonderful weather while you stroll through six different stations set at each one of their special venues. Each station will feature one new wine along with a dish prepared Messina Hof’s Executive Chef.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. VIP RECEPTION This is one of Messina Hof’s four FREE events for all VIP members. Remember, each VIP is allowed to bring a guest to each event. So grab a friend and come mingle with fellow VIPs. Relax and have fun and leave the entertaining up to Messina Hof.
Please call (979) 778-9463 EXT. 34 for more information and check out
www.messinahof.com for menus.
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