Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileMessina Hof Estate Winery
Bryan, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Estate Tasting Room & Wine Bar pours wine by the glass, by the bottle, and on tap, with six different wine tastings. The portfolio runs over 75 Texas-grown wines across Private Reserve, Artist Series, and the Italian-varietal Bonarrigo Family line, including a Sparkling Sagrantino Rosé described as the first of its kind in Texas. The Aggie Network Wine Collection and augmented-reality-labeled bottles add distinct character to a program built on Texas fruit.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Sparkling Sagrantino Rosé, a Bonarrigo Family wine described as the first of its kind in Texas wine. For a red, the Aggie Network Tempranillo or Cabernet Sauvignon, both $35, are straightforward choices. The Muscat Canelli, $30, covers off-dry and semi-sweet preferences.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want to compare a wide range of Texas-grown styles in one visit, from dry reds to off-dry and dessert wines. Wine club members receive 20% off bottles, glasses, flights, and tastings, so the program also suits repeat visitors building a cellar.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Aggie Network Wine Collection bottles are priced from $30 to $50, with specific examples including Muscat Canelli and Good Bull Blend at $30, Gig 'em Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo at $35, and Midnight Yell at $50. Glass, flight, and tasting prices are not specified.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Messina Hof produces over 75 wines all from Texas-grown grapes and describes itself as a pioneer in the Texas wine industry and the original Aggie-owned Texas winery. The Bonarrigo Family Wines use Italian varietals including Trebbiano, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Primitivo, and Sagrantino, and the Sparkling Sagrantino Rosé is described as the first of its kind in Texas wine.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Wine
A Texas-grown portfolio of over 75 wines, poured by the glass, bottle, and on tap, with six tastings available. Collections include Private Reserve, Artist Series, the Italian-varietal Bonarrigo Family line, and the Aggie Network Wine Collection. A structured wine club adds quarterly allocations and member discounts.
Menu strengths
- — Over 75 different wines all made from Texas-grown grapes, spanning dry white, off dry, semi-sweet, dry red, and dessert styles.
- — Six different wine tastings plus by-the-glass, by-the-bottle, and wine-on-tap service formats.
- — Structured VIP Wine Club with quarterly Texas wine allocations, multiple club types, a custom option, 20% member discounts, and 16 complimentary glasses per month.
Standout selections
- — Sparkling Sagrantino Rosé, a Bonarrigo Family Wine described as the first of its kind in Texas wine, with red plum, cranberry, black tea, and a dry finish.
- — Midnight Yell, a $50 Aggie Network Wine Collection bottling.
- — Tempranillo, a $35 Aggie Network Wine Collection bottling.
Pricing: Aggie Network Wine Collection bottles range from $30 to $50; specific bottlings include Muscat Canelli and Good Bull Blend at $30, Gig 'em Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo at $35, and Midnight Yell at $50.
Community reviews
Anyone with a free Inebrious account can rate the drinks here. Community ratings are kept entirely separate from the Inebrious editorial score above.
No community reviews yet. Be the first to write one.