Messina Hof Winery and Resort's 29th Annual Wine and Roses Festival

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Messina Hof Winery and Resort

Apr 10, 2013, 04:54 ET

BRYAN, Texas, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wine and Roses Festival is a major annual event at Messina Hof Winery and Resort- http://www.messinahof.com.  This is the 29th annual Wine and Roses Festival centered around the celebration of the budding of the vines and blooming of the roses.  This event will also focus on the heritage of Texas, celebrating local products, artisans, and world class wine made right here in Bryan, Texas.

"Wine and Roses is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the blessing of the budding of a new vintage," said company CEO, Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo.  "Messina Hof is committed to partner with local Texas producers to showcase the strength of our local community."

This festival is open to all who would like to take part in supporting local businesses, as well as celebrating the heritage of Texas with award winning wines.  Festival activities include a grape stomping competition, live music, over 50 vendor booths and demonstrations, wine tasting, and food and wine pairing classes.  The event will take place on Saturday, April 20th from 2:00-7:00pm at the Messina Hof Winery and Resort estate grounds at 4545 Old Reliance Rd Bryan, Texas.       

Messina Hof Winery and Resort's Co-owners Paul Vincent Bonarrigo and Merrill Bonarrigo planted their first grapes in 1977 and have seen great successes thereafter.  Today, their son Paul Mitchell and his wife Karen Bonarrigo continue the legacy of world class wines and hospitality. The Bonarrigo family owned and operated business is based on three cornerstones, family, tradition and romance.  These cornerstones are embodied in the everyday practices at Messina Hof.  The Bryan estate has a Four Diamond AAA rated bed and breakfast, a fine dining restaurant, and a wine bar on property.  Messina Hof Hill Country, their second location, opened their doors in October of 2011 and has received rave reviews.  For more information regarding both locations of Messina Hof Winery and Resort please visit http://www.messinahof.com. Messina Hof is also active online with various social media accounts with Facebook and Twitter.

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