**October 5th cruise to Messina Hoff Winery**

Houston Viper Club,

We have had several requests for a fall cruise to a winery. On Sunday October 5th, we are planning a cruise to Messina Hof Winery in Bryan. We will plan a cruise through the countryside with our final destination at Messina Hof Hill Country. The cost is $15 per person for the tour and wine tasting event. Please let us know if you are interested in attending.

MESSINA HOF HILL COUNTRY

4545 Old Reliance Rd, Bryan, TX 77808
Phone: (979) 778-9463
Fax: (979) 778-1729
E-mail: wine@messinahof.com
Web site: www.messinahofhillcountry.com [1]
Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, Owners

Messina Hof was voted Best Texas Wine 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Champion of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Villa, a 10-room luxury country inn and The Vintage House Restaurant in our estate vineyard have received numerous media accolades as best romantic getaway and dining experience. Visit our new wine bar featuring current and library Messina Hof wines. A visit to Messina Hof is like a romantic journey to the European wine country. It features the perfect blend of Italian and German cultures in making premium wine in Texas. One hundred acres of gentle rolling hills and two wonderful lakes make a trip to Messina Hof romantic and unforgettable.

We are in (2) and sounds great !!

Am I correct, this is on a Sunday?

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Originally Posted by Michael

Am I correct, this is on a Sunday?

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Yep it is on a Sunday - hope you can join us

This is definitely up our alley and our kind a' thing.
However, due to the distance, I would have to stay over night (not in itself a problem);
and take Monday off. Because of the stay-over, wife wouldn't be able to go.
Thank you sincerely for the offer to join all of you. May try to catch your club on another event.

Mrs. FLATOUT is about to deliver another girl within the next couple weeks, but I will check and see if she's up for the drive. (not keeping my fingers crossed)

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Originally Posted by FLATOUT

Mrs. FLATOUT is about to deliver another girl within the next couple weeks, but I will check and see if she's up for the drive. (not keeping my fingers crossed)

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Who knows - a brisk ride might encourage bambino #2 to arrive!!

I plan on going with a guest.

Good morning Viper Owners!

This Sunday October 5th is our cruise to Messina Hof Winery & Resort in Bryan. The tour of the winery and a wine tasting event is only $15 per person. For those who want to stay for lunch the restaurant will seat diners until 3 p.m.

The plan is meet at the Super Walmart Parking lot at 26270 Northwest Fwy, Cypress TX 77429 (Hwy 290 exit Fry Rd./Cypress Rosehill Rd.). We will leave promptly at 11:30 AM for a cruise through the countryside. For a map of the planned route and the address of our final destination, please click on the link: https://goo.gl/maps/On01b [1]

Please send us your RSVP. THANKS!!

MESSINA HOF WINERY & RESORT

4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan Texas 77808
Telephone: (979) 778-9463, ext. 234
Toll Free: (800) 736-9463, ext. 234
Fax: (979) 778-1729
The Villa: innkeeper@messinahof.com
Website: www.messinahof.com [2]
Facebook: Find Us on Facebook [3]
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Messina_Hof [4] Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, Owners

Tours & Tastings, Gift Shop, Wine Bar, Fine Dining, Four-Diamond Bed & Breakfast Messina Hof is the recipient of "Top All-Around Winery" at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, the most awarded winery at the Dallas Morning News & TexSom International Wine Competition and "Best of Herd? at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Wine Competition. Messina Hof wines are handcrafted at the winery located in Bryan, Texas. Messina Hof Winery and Resort boast on their 100-acre property the Vintage House Restaurant, origin of Vineyard Cuisine Cook Book, the Villa, which was voted "Best Romantic Getaway in Texas" and the Wine Bar, featuring wine-on-tap. A visit to Messina Hof is like a romantic journey to the European wine country



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[1] https://goo.gl/maps/On01b
[2] http://www.messinahof.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Messi...80933215280536
[4] http://twitter.com/Messina_Hof

Petite Le Mans road atlanta on Saturday (TV) and some good wine on Sunday. Life is good!!

Thanks Anthony for setting this up for us and thanks to all that came out and enjoyed the cruise and wine tasting. Anthony really got the weather right!!!

Thanks Anthony, Laura and I enjoyed the day very much.