Messina Hof Hill Country Tasting Room

Messina Hof Winery

Messina Hof VIP Wine Club

Messina Hof Grapevine Tasting Room

The Vintage House Restaurant

Texas High Plains

Fredericksburg

United States

Texas

Barbera

Black Spanish

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chenin Blanc

Merlot

Petite Sirah

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Noir

Primitivo

Sagrantino

Sangiovese

Sauvignon Blanc

Tempranillo

Trebbiano

Paul is a tried-and-true Texan. He grew up working alongside his parents, the founders of Messina Hof, in the Estate vineyard and now dedicates his time to crafting award-winning Texas wines as a seventh-generation winemaker.

In 2005, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from The United States Naval Academy and was commissioned as a United States Marine Corps Officer where he served on Active Duty. Paul served two deployments to combat zones in Iraq as an Operations Officer over Al Anbar Province for the Second Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) as well as an overseas assignment in Nigeria.

After serving, Paul returned to Messina Hof and worked as Operations Manager from 2010 to 2012 where he managed all aspects of sales and operations. He took over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Winemaker in 2012, and since that time, Messina Hof has more than doubled in size and has expanded to four winery locations in Texas.

In 2013, he received a certificate of Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis. He has earned the Level 3 Award from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET). He was also awarded the title of Master Knight from the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine in recognition of his dedication to Texas wine.

Paul served on the board of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association (TWGGA), and he was elected in 2018 to be the President of TWGGA and Chairman of the Legislative Committee. He oversaw all aspects of marketing, sales, and legislative support of Texas wine both at the state and national level. From 2014 to 2018 he served on the Experience Bryan College Station Board of Directors, and he currently serves on the Texas Department of Agriculture Wine Advisory Council, guiding state funding and support of the Texas wine industry.

Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo

Fortified

Aggie Network Midnight Yell

White

Private Reserve Trebbiano

Artist Series Sauvignon Blanc

Red Blend

Harvest Green Abounding

Sparkling

Rosé

Bonarrigo Family Wines Sparkling Sagrantino Rosé

Texas Sparkling Rosé

Chenin Blanc, Lepard Vineyards

Trebbiano Blend

Bonarrigo Family Wines Heritage Select

Hill Country Papa Paulo Port

Private Reserve Tempranillo

Sagrantino-Sangiovese Blend

Bonarrigo Family Wines Heritage Reserve

Messina Hof Winery

Texas, United States

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Messina Hof Hill Country Tasting Room

Messina Hof Winery

Messina Hof VIP Wine Club

Messina Hof Grapevine Tasting Room

The Vintage House Restaurant

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