Messina Hof Winery Takes Over James Beard House in NYC

Messina Hof Winery, the most award-winning winery in Texas is excited to be showcasing its culinary program and a selection of its lauded wines at the famed James Beard House in New York City.

 

Taking place on Tuesday, June 19^th two generations of the Bonarrigo family winemakers, Paul Vincent and Merrill Bonarrigo alongside Paul Mitchell and Karen Bonarrigo, will be joined by chefs Chris Shepley and Glenn Huggins from the Estate Winery for “40 Years of Vineyard Life,” a very special five-course dinner featuring Vineyard Cuisine™ and Messina Hof wine pairings.

 

Tickets for Messina Hof’s James Beard House dinner are $175 and are now available for purchase by calling 212.627.2308 or by going to jamesbeard.org/events. The menu for Messina Hof’s “40 Years of Vineyard Life” dinner will include:

Hors d’Oeuvre

Sparkling Brut–Poached Texas Gulf Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Butter and Parsley

Estate Herbed–Lone Star Chèvre with Sauvignon Blanc–Braised Local Beets and Candied Apricots

Mesquite-Smoked Broken Arrow Ranch Axis Venison with Navy Beans, Estate Herbs, and

Messina Hof Private Reserve Chardonnay on Grilled Baguettes

Messina Hof Artist Series Dry Grenache Rosé 2017

Messina Hof Artist Series Primitivo 2016

Dinner

Roasted Local Scallops with Rendered Pancetta, Pea–Mint Pureé, Crispy Parmesan, and Mama Rosa Rosé–Red Bell Pepper Coulis

Messina Hof Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Arugula with Candied Royalty Pecans, Texas Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Shaved Parmesan, and White Balsamic–Riesling Vinaigrette

Messina Hof Father and Son Riesling 2017

Cabernet Sauvignon–Roasted Monterey Mushroom Medley > Oyster, Shitake, and Cremini Mushrooms with Truffle Oil

Messina Hof Sagrantino Reserva 2016

Grilled Broken Arrow Ranch South Texas Antelope with Sémillon, Hill Country Peaches, Roasted Polenta Cake, and Sautéed Baby Zucchini

Messina Hof Private Reserve Merlot 2015

Tawny Port–Macerated Local Blackberries and Dark Sweet Cherries with Whipped Mascarpone and Estate Mint

Messina Hof Exclusive Paulo Port 2011

For more information on where to find Messina Hof’s new canned wine, events and happenings at the winery locations, or about any of the various products, visit www.messinahof.com or follow on social media @Messina_Hof.