Messina Hof Winery & Resort

Founded by Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo in 1977, Messina Hof was named after their respective ancestral homelands. Paul's family is from Messina, Sicily, and Merrill's family is from Hof, Germany. In Paul's family, the first born male is always named Paul, and at the age of 16, begins to learn the 200-year-old family tradition of winemaking. In Sicily, Paul Bonarrigo's ancestors are still making wine today. These winemaking skills have been passed down through each generation. The newest family winemaker, Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo, graduated from The Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

If you enjoy kicking back with a bottle of Messina Hof or Paulo just wait until you visit the Messina Hof estate. Our 100-acre estate, of which 42 host the vineyard, is nestled in Bryan, Texas. In addition to the winery, the estate is home to The Villa bed & breakfast, The Vintage House restaurant and the Winemaster's Room wine bar. Tours and wine tasting are offered seven days a week. Our calendar of events is packed with cooking classes, wine appreciation classes, food and wine pairing seminars, murder mystery and winemaker dinners, and more!

From Houston Take Hwy. 290 West to Hwy. 6 North to Bryan. As you approache College Station veer right on Hwy. 6 towards Bryan (CAUTION: Do not go straight on Business 6 into College Station). Exit Old Reliance Rd. in Bryan and turn right. Follow the signs to Messina Hof.

From Austin Take Hwy. 290 East to Hwy. 21 East to Bryan. Exit Hwy. 6 South. Exit Old Reliance Rd. to the left and follow the signs to Messina Hof.

From Ft. Worth/Waco Take I-35 South to Waco. Take Hwy. 6 South to Bryan. Exit Old Reliance Rd. Turn left and follow the signs to Messina Hof.

From Dallas Take I-45 South towards Madisonville. Take Hwy. 21 West to Bryan. Turn left at Wallis Rd. at the Messina Hof sign. Follow Wallis Rd. to Old Reliance Rd and turn left. Drive for 6/10 of a mile.

For additional directions, please call (979) 778-9463 ext. 34.

4545 Old Reliance Rd. Bryan, TX 77808