Vineyard Notes
Ode to the Vinetender
The VineTender’s day begins with the rising sun and ends with the setting sun. The day begins by walking the fields and surveying the vines
October 7, 2021
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Wine Pairing with Pumpkin
5 tips on pairing Pumpkin with Wine: as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Pumpkin naturally has a sweet/savory neutral flavor characteristic, so the
October 1, 2021
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Messina Hof VIP Bordeaux Cruise with AmaWaterways Travel Tips, August 2021
Messina Hof VIP Bordeaux Cruise with AmaWaterways Travel Tips, August 2021 by Paul Vincent Bonarrigo, Co-Founder of Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc. Bordeaux, France, was
September 1, 2021
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Wine Pairing with Fig Jam
4 tips on pairing Figs and Fig Jam with Wine: as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Figs are the most consistent producing fruit
September 1, 2021
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Red Wine Fig Jam Recipe
The Vintage House Restaurant features vineyard cuisine and locally grown fresh from the garden produce.
September 1, 2021
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Wine Pairing with Okra
5 tips on pairing Okra with Wine: as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Okra is a great snack raw – it is healthy
August 1, 2021
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Wine Pairings for Baba Ganoush
WINE PAIRINGS FOR BABA GANOUSH as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo • Roasting eggplant results in caramelization of the vegetables that bring out sweet, baking spice
July 1, 2021
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Wine Pairing with Parsley Pesto
My favorite herb for all wines! Wine Pairings for Parsley: Mild lightly sweet herbal flavors of parsley make it a versatile addition to most recipes.
May 27, 2021
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Wine Pairing with Asparagus
3 Mistakes to Avoid when Pairing Wine with Asparagus: as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Asparagusic acid found in the vegetable can produce
March 10, 2021
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Wine Pairing with Baked Spinach
5 Things to know about Pairing wines with Baked Spinach: as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Spinach has a green, veggie, and herbal
January 11, 2021
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Wine and Food Pairing experts at Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc.