Messina Hof

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We all had a great time and really enjoyed ourselves. The wine was fabulous, our tour guide was great and relaxed (which was beyond needed with out group :) ) and we have all made plans to come back for the wednesday night tastings in the future.

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Paulo Bordeaux Blend - Blends - Armagnac

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a rich blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot. It's aged in our best French oak barrels for one year and in our best American oak barrels for the second year. The wine is dark and rich with warm vanilla and berry flavors. It represents our best Bordeaux blend. This fabulous wine has won several prestigious awards:

* TEXAS' BEST WINE: 2004 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
* STAR OF TEXAS GRAND AWARD: 2003 Lone Star International Wine Competition
* GOLD: 2005 Taster's Guild International
* GOLD: 2005 Lone Star International Wine Competition
* GOLD: Best Red Proprietary Blend, 2005 Grapefest People's Tasting Classic
* CHAMPION: 2004 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
* GOLD: 2004 Lone S tar International Wine Competition
* GOLD: 2004 Grapefest People's Tasting Classic
* GOLD: 2003 Grapefest People's Tasting Classic

Paulo Cabernet Sauvignon - Blends - Armagnac

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Our finest Cabernet Sauvignon blended with our finest Merlot. It's aged in our best French Oak barrels for one year and in our best American oak barrels the second year. Our Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is now 24 years old and produces intense varietal flavors. Aromas of dark berry and plum flavors with rich vanilla tones. This classic wine has bee awarded:

* DOUBLE GOLD: 2005 Taster's Guild International
* GOLD: 2005 Lone Star International Wine Compe tition

Paulo Merlot - Blends - Armagnac

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Our finest Merlot is blended with our finest Cabernet Sauvignon. It is aged in our best French oak barrels for one year and aged in our best American oak barrels the second year. Our Merlot Vineyard is 25 years old and consistently produces dark cherry flavors. This fine wine has been awarded:

* GOLD: 2005 San Antonio Express News Wine Competition
* GOLD: 2005 Indy International Wine Competition

Paulo Port - Blends - Armagnac

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he finest Port from our 28 year old vineyard. Intense chocolate and cherry flavors aged in new French oak and new American oak for one year each. Naturally fermented using high alcohol tolerant yeast producing smooth and fruity flavors. Our estate vineyard has sandy loam over clay which causes these wonderfully intense flavors and aromas. The Paulo Port is a medal winner in the Tasters Guild International Wine Competition.

* CHAMPION: 2006 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
* GOLD: 2005 Lone Star International Wine Competition
* GOLD: 2005 Texas Open Wine Competition
* BEST OF CLASS: 2005 Taster's Guild International

Paulo Shiraz - Blends - Armagnac

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This smooth wine has dark berry flavors with a rich harmony of vanilla. This is the newest release from the Paulo line has harmonious blend of Shiraz and Merlot. Sure to be another wine competition winner.

* CHAMPION: 2006 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
* CHAMPION: 2008 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Unoaked Chardonnay - Chardonnay - White

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Our Un-Oaked Chardonnay is harvested from our northern most vineyards. The wine has developed a clean, crisp, aromatic flavor and is wonderfully balanced with fresh, tropical fruit. It pairs nicely with lobster, shrimp, chicken, turkey and rich, buttery sauces. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Private Reserve Chardonnay - Chardonnay - White

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Grown in our vineyard at Half-Way, Texas, these Chardonnay grapes went through barrel and malolactic fermentation before being aged in French oak barrels. With rich, woody and buttery flavors, this Chardonnay pairs well with Gulf Coast seafood. Gold Winner of 2005 Grapefest People's Choice Tasting Classic and reserve Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Pinot Grigio - Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio - White

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Our Pinot Grigio, the Italian version of Sauvignon Blanc, is crisp and clean. As such, this is a great warm weather wine. It's wonderful floral and citrus aromas complement light cheeses, fish, poultry and lemony sauces. Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition and featured at the 2004 Superbowl. Serve chilled, about 45 degrees.

Sauvignon Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc - White

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A striking aroma and oaky overtone characterize this new release. The woody and herbal flavors bring out the best in Gulf Coast seafood. Awarded a Gold at the Lonestar International Wine Competition. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Sparkling Brut - Champagne Brut - Champagne

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A crisp refreshing sparkling wine filled with bubbles and fun! Pear and Pineapple nuances leap out of this sparkler with lively flavors of crisp green apple. A toasty coconut finish completes the brut.

Muscat Canelli - Muscat - White

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Messina Hof's Muscat Canelli is an excitingly fragrant and fruity wine. It pairs particularly well with seafood, spicy cuisine, pasta, low-fat dishes, and German and oriental food. Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Gewürztraminer - Gewurztraminer - White

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This noble grape of Germany and Alsace, France is spicy, floral and very aromatic. Finished in a sweet style, the wine complements seafood, poultry and spicy entrees. Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Riesling - Riesling - White

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Messina Hof's Johannisberg Riesling is fresh and delicate with floral aromas. It brings out the flavors of spicy, German and Oriental dishes, Cajun or blackened seafood and low-fat cuisine. Voted Texas' Top Wine at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition, Gold at Texas' Best Wine Competition and Grapefest People's Choice Tasting Classic. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Merrill's Vineyard Riesling - Riesling - White

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Merrill's Vineyard Estate Bottled Riesling is made from 100% grapes grown in Merrill's Vineyard in the Texas High Plains. One of the main reasons our Riesling is so popular is its wonderfully delicate fruit flavors. It's fermented cold using Germanic yeast and bottled cold to retain the natural CO2 which creates a lively mouth feel.Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Chenin Blanc - Chenin Blanc - White

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Messina Hof's Chenin Blanc is slightly sweet and very fruity with floral aromas. It's particularly flavorful with Cajun or blackened seafood, strong-flavored cheeses and low-fat dishes. Awarded Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Bonfire Blush - Blush - Red

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Messina Hof's Bonfire Blush is bottled annually for Thanksgiving. Created from Zinfandel grapes, which are grown in north Texas west of Plainview, this wine has luscious cherry and strawberry flavors. Skin contact for four hours provides a lovely hint of cherry color. Cool fermentation with German yeast strains and cold bottling preserve the natural CO2 in the wine.

White Zinfandel - White Zinfandel - Rose

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Messina Hof's White Zinfandel is spicy and slightly sweet. It's delightful by itself or paired with light meats and cheeses, melon, shrimp, pasta and tomato sauces. Named Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Mama Rosa - Cabernet Sauvignon - Rose

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Messina Hof's White Cabernet Sauvignon is semi-sweet with hints of cherries and raspberries. It's soft, smooth and very versatile...great with spicy pasta, Hispanic or Asian cuisine and fresh strawberries. Awarded a Gold at the Lone Star International Wine Competition and Champion at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Romance (Blush) - Blush - Red

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Our Zinfandel grapes, grown in north Texas west of Plainview, receive skin contact for four hours providing a lovely supply hint of cherry color. Cool fermentation with German yeast strains provides fresh, cherry and strawberry flavors. Natural carbonation is augmented cold fermentation and cold bottling which preserve the natural CO2 in the wine.

Texas Country Christmas (Blush) - Blush - Red

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Our Zinfandel grapes, which are grown in north Texas vineyards west of Plainview, supply cherry and strawberry flavors. Skin contact for four hours provides a lovely hint of cherry color. Cool fermentation with German yeast strains provides fresh, crisp flavors. The natural carbonation is produced by cold fermentation and cold bottling which preserve the natural CO2 in the wine.

Sparkling Raspberry - Champagne Demi-Sec - Champagne

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Our delicious Messina Hof Sparkling Wine with the essence of Raspberry! Surprisingly delicious the straw colored sparkling wine explodes with delicious red Raspberry flavor on top of hints of pear, green apple and toasted coconut. Our Raspberry sparkling wine is a demi-sec, yet lively, and is a refreshing change from the traditional.

Sparkling Almond - Champagne Demi-Sec - Champagne

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A demi-sec sparkling wine with a delicate almond flavor layered over impressions of pear, green apple and toasted vanilla.

Cabernet Franc (Private Reserve) - Cabernet Franc - Red

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A gold medal winner at the San Antonio Express News and the Lone Star International Wine Competition, Messina Hof’s Private Reserve Cabernet Franc is Double Barrel Aged™ in European oak and then American oak. It’s a rich wine bursting with blackberries, vanilla and all-spice. Blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it nicely complements grilled meats, game and spicy sauces. Serve at 65 degrees F.

Cabernet Franc (Barrel Reserve) - Cabernet Franc - Red

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Our Barrel Reserve Cabernet Franc is a rich wine bursting with blackberries, vanilla and all-spice. Made in a classic Bordeaux style, this perfect blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot nicely complements grilled meats, game and spicy sauces. It is a medal winner at the prestigious Indy International Wine Competition. Serve at 65 degrees F.

Cabernet Sauvignon (Private Reserve) - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red

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This Double Barrel Aged™ Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It has complex, spicy tones of pepper, blackberry and vanilla. The first year of aging is in European oak barrels; the second year is in American oak barrels. Our special aging process provides rich vanilla flavors, balanced with great fruit and a medium to full-body taste and mouth feel. This rich, hearty Bordeaux-style wine complements both beef dishes and red sauces. It has won gold medals at Texas' Best Wine Competition, the Lone Star International Wine Competition and Grapefest People's Choice Tasting Classic. Serve at 65 degrees F.

Cabernet Sauvignon (Barrel Reserve) - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red

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This is a wonderful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with flavors of rich pepper and spice. This wine is a rich, full-bodied red wine with luscious oak and berry flavors. It is the perfect wine for beef, lamb, venison and spicy sauces. It was a gold medal winner at the Tasters Guild International and a champion wine at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Serve at 65 degrees F.

Beau - Blends - Red

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Our Beau is an excellent blend of Gamay Noir and Muscat Canelli. The sudtle elements of the Muscat produce a fresh and ?oral portrayal of Gamay. It is the perfect red wine for semi sweet white wine palates. Fruity and ?oral, this Gamay is soft, light, and contains a wonderful sweetness. It’s delicious with spicey food, BBQ, or Tex-Mex. Serve at 55 degrees F.

Merlot (Private Reserve) - Merlot - Red

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A rich blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this full-bodied wine is aged in European oak followed by American oak. This wine embodies wonderfully integrated fruit and oak with rich cherry-vanilla and violet flavors. Made in a classic Bordeaux style it nicely complements grilled meats, game, and spicy sauces. These grapes were grown in our New Home, Texas vineyard. It won "Best of Show" at the New Orleans Wine & Food Extravaganza and gold medals at the Lone Star International Wine Competition and Grapefest’s People’s Tasting Classic. Serve at 65 degree F.

Merlot (Barrel Reserve) - Merlot - Red

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Messina Hof's Barrel Reserve Merlot is known for its berry aromas and silky, smooth elegance. A wonderful blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is aged in American oak for 18 months. The wine is dark, rich and very round in the mouth with a hint of cassis. This wonderful wine is great with beef, lamb, pizza and rich red sauces. It has won numerous gold medals and best of show awards including the Los Angeles County Fair. Serve at 65 degrees F.

Pinot Noir (Private Reserve) - Pinot Noir - Red

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Messina Hof’s Private Reserve Pinot Noir is rich and elegant in a Burgundian style. Double Barrel Aged™ in European and American oak, this lovely Pinot Noir complements light meats, pasta and grilled seafood. Our Pinot, made from grapes from our vineyard in Halfway, Texas, has an incredible intensity of color and rich flavors of fruit, especially cherry and blackberry. It was a winner at the Tasters Guild International Wine Competition. Serve at 65 degrees F.

Pinot Noir (Barrel Reserve) - Pinot Noir - Red

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Messina Hof's Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir is fruity and elegant in a rich Burgundian style. This wine is medium-bodied with clean, fruit flavors, especially ripe plum and cherries. Oak aging adds a character of warm, toasty, rich vanilla. This lovely Pinot Noir complements light meats, pasta and grilled seafood. It was a winner at the Tasters Guild International Wine Competition. Serve at 65 degrees F.

Reflections (Private Reserve) - Blends - Red

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Our Double Barrel Aged Reflections is a wonderful blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Fermented on the skins for 28 days using Brunello yeast, it has developed complex spicy pepper, blackberry, and vanilla tones. The first year of aging is in new French oak barrels; the second year is in new American oak barrels. Our Double Barrel Aging provides rich vanilla flavors, balanced with great fruit and medium to heavy weight in its taste and mouth feel. This smooth and silky wine is a perfect complement to beef, lamb, and fowl. "Texas Champion" in its category at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Shiraz (Private Reserve) - Syrah-Shiraz - Red

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You can’t go wrong with this fabulous flavor display of rich, dark blackberry and spice with lingering vanilla tones. Double Barrel Aged™ in European and American oak, this Shiraz demonstrates the grandeur of Texas and is perfectly suited for our Texas climate. It's hearty and robust, yet well balanced. This Shiraz is wonderful with beef, lamb, pork and even grilled salmon. It is a Double Gold medal winner at the Tasters Guild International Consumer Wine Judging, winner of the Grand Star of Texas at the Lone Star International and a gold medal winner at the Indy International Wine Competition. Serve at 65
degrees F.

Shiraz (Barrel Reserve) - Syrah-Shiraz - Red

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Our Barrel Reserve Shiraz in grown in our vineyard in New Home, Texas which is 22 miles south of Lubbock. The wine is dark, very rich and very round in the mouth with strong berry flavors. It is a gold medal winner at the San Antonio Express News Wine Competition. Serve at 65 degrees F

Messina Hof Sweet Sangria - Sangiovese - Red

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Messina Hof's Sweet Sangria is a sweet and spicy wine, with hints of lemon, citrus and strawberry. It pairs perfectly with Southwestern and Tex-Mex cuisine. Add sliced oranges, strawberries, melon or other favorite fruit, and serve cold over ice. It is refreshing for those hot summer days, and makes a perfect party beverage.

Tex-Zin (Private Reserve) - Zinfandel - Red

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Our Private Reserve Tex-Zin is produced from old vines in our Merrill Vineyard in Halfway, Texas our coolest grape growing region. Our Tex-Zin is big and bold with wonderful spice flavors, a rich depth of color and lovely new oak aroma. It is Double Barrel Aged™ one year in European oak then one year in new American oak. This wine is a winner at the New Orleans Wine and Food Extravaganza, the Lone Star International Wine Competition, Tasters Guild International and Texas' Best Wine Competition. Serve at 65 degrees F.

Tex-Zin (Barrel Reserve) - Zinfandel - Red

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Our Barrel Reserve Tex-Zin is a wonderful blend of 90% Zinfandel and 10% Merlot. The Zinfandel grapes grow in our Merrill Vineyard in Halfway, Texas. Aging 18 months in American oak makes the wine intense with rich berry flavors and a long, lingering finish. The intensity of spice is pronounced in the fruit from this vineyard. This wine is the perfect complement to beef, lamb, venison and Tex-Mex cuisine. It is a winner at the San Antonio Express News Wine Competition. Serve at 65 degrees F.

Private Reserve Papa Paulo Port - Port - Dessert

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This legendary Private Reserve Ruby Port wins Gold Medals worldwide. It's the first port in the world produced naturally...without any brandy. Double-Barrel Aged, this is a smooth, rich chocolate and cherry delight. For dessert or served alone, this is the Port was named Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. Serve proudly at room temperature.

Barrel Reserve Papa Paulo Port - Port - Dessert

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This legendary Gold Medal winning Barrel Reserve Ruby Port is our classic "solara" blend of three great vintages. It's the first port in the world produced naturally...without any brandy. It's chocolately-rich with with a velvet texture. Awarded a Gold at the Grapefest People's Choice Tasting Classic. Serve proudly at room temperature.

Tawny - Port - Dessert

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Our Estate Lenoir shows its outstanding versatility in our new Tawny Port. Fermentation with aeration produces a beautiful tawny color. Hints of almond and cherry compliment the new oak vanilla flavors. Awarded a Gold at the San Antonio Express News Wine Competition. Voted "Texas' Top Wine" at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Compeition.

Ebony Ports of Call - Port - Dessert

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Ebony, naturally fermented to 16% alcohol, is a solera blend of the last three vintages. The combination of three vintages, each with their own contributive strengths, enhances consistency on the palate. This lower-alcohol port-like dessert wine has wonderful chocolate covered cherry flavors. Silver medal winner and "Best of Class" at the San Antonio Express News Wine Competition.

Ivory Ports of Call - Port - Dessert

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Ivory is a rich blend of late harvested Muscat Canelli and our barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc...40% aged in oak and 60% tank-fermented. This unique combination produces great character and complexity. Ivory has a medium to heavy body and long aftertaste of grapefruit and green melon flavors. Awarded several medals at the Lone Star International Wine Competition, San Antonio Express News Wine Competition and Texas' Best Wine Competition.

Angel Late Harvest Riesling - Late Harvests - Dessert

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Messina Hof's "Angel" is a crisp, sweet dessert wine, perfect with fruit, cheesecake and light, sweet chocolate desserts. International Double Gold Winner and Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Merrill's Vineyard Estate Bottled Angel Late Harvest Riesling - Late Harvests - Dessert

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Messina Hof's "Angel" is a crisp, sweet dessert wine, perfect with fruit, cheesecake and light, sweet chocolate desserts. International Double Gold Winner and Champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F.

Glory Late Harvest Muscat Canelli - Muscat - White

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Messina Hof's Glory is an excitingly fragrant and fruity wine, perfectly complementing seafood, spicy cuisine, pasta and fruit. Award winner at the San Antonio Express News Wine Competition and the Lone Star International Wine Competition. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F. Champion at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Solera Sherry - Sherry - Dessert

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Our Solera Texas Sherry has vanilla and creamy flavors, almond and cherry notes with an undertone of white chocolate and truffles.

Texas Hold 'em Grand Reserve Red - Blends - Red

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Texas Hold 'em Grand Reserve will be your Royal Flush of wines. You can bet on it.

Texas Hold 'em Grand Reserve White - Blends - White

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Texas Hold 'em Grand Reserve will be your Royal Flush of wines. You can bet on it.