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December 2021
James Zimmerman on the WSCW Stage
James Zimmerman's signature style is soothing piano and rich vocals that provide the perfect backdrop for a pleasant afternoon at the winery. So come, relax and enjoy the ranch, the wine, and the beauty of the forest.
Find out more »Santa Baby Brunch
About the Event: Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet with an omelet bar, waffle bar, ham carving station, bacon, roasted potatoes, fresh fruit, and more! Adults can enjoy the open mimosa bar as well! Celebrate the season with us this year! And, you never know, the Big Guy himself may be stopping by for a photo op with you! MENU (All items are subject to change without notice): Omelette Station With All The Fixings Ham Carving Station With Honey Mustard &…
Find out more »Cooking Party with the Chef: A Chef’s Christmas
COOKING PARTIES Every month Messina Hof hosts a Cooking Party, a special demonstration focusing on a specific cuisine or technique. If you're a beginner, we've got you covered with beginner lessons and if you're already quite the chef you'll appreciate the huge selection of information on spices, cuts of meat, tools, and more. Each guest will receive a recipe booklet to take home AND will have a chance to register to win awesome culinary door prizes. Attend 6 Cooking Parties…
Find out more »After Christmas Wine Trains
After Christmas Trains: Not ready to end the holiday cheer? Enjoy a festive ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad to the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Boarding begins at 12:20 p.m. Trains depart Grapevine at 12:50 p.m. and return to Grapevine between 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. December 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30. Tickets: $26 First Class, $22 Touring Class and $18 Economy Class. GVRR.com 707 S. Main St.
Find out more »January 2022
Open Mic Night!
Open mic night & FREE chili while it lasts!
Find out more »Guthrie Jones on the WSCW Stage
Performing an array of classic favorites and originals, Guthrie Jones has quickly become a WSCW favorite. Listen to their unique, eclectic acoustic music on guitar while you enjoy our signature wines and tapas platters. It's the best way to enjoy wine and nature! We encourage parties of six or more to reserve tickets through the link below or by calling 936.436.9050 so we can plan for the best possible seating arrangement for you.
Find out more »Firepits and Pizzas @ Rising Sun Vineyards
Enjoy your favorite vineyard pizza around the fire pit with friends!
Find out more »TWC Texas Blind Tasting Series
Blind tasting is the term for tasting and analyzing wines without seeing the label or knowing what the wine is. This activity is a great way to test your wine knowledge. The object is to ascertain such features as grape variety, region, vintage, and price of the wine purely through the act of seeing, smelling, and tasting the wine in the glass. $55 Per Person- Advance Reservations Required. Sessions at 12:30 and 2:30
Find out more »6th Annual Wild Game and Wine Camofest
It’s time to break out the camouflage for the sixth annual Wild Game and Wine Camofest from noon-6 pm Saturday, Jan. 29. The festival, held on Avenue G and Sixth Street, is the Main Street Program’s annual fundraiser designed to attract people to Bay City’s historic downtown area. The event honors Bay City native and world-renowned artist, Forrest Clemenger Bess, 1911-1977. While serving in the Army Corps of Engineers during WWII, Forrest received a commendation for designing camouflage. Visitors will…
Find out more »February 2022
Chocolate & Wine Pairing
Wine and chocolate, go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? February 12th is a special pairing with our Texas Wine Collective wine. Held in our Board Room, our wine and special food pairings are a memorable and relaxing way to learn more about our wines while sampling local handmade chocolate. Payment will be charged the day of the event, club member pricing will reflect at checkout. $35.00 per person. Session times: 11:00, 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00 Advance Reservations are…
Find out more »Taste of Texas: France Series
Texas Wine Collective will put three of our Texas wines up against three French wines. These wines will be paired with French bites. $55.00 per person, club members get $5.00 off per person. Advance reservations required: 2 Sessions: 12:30 and 2:30pm 24 seats per session
Find out more »March 2022
TWC Texas Blind Tasting Series- Old World & Texas: A Connoisseurs Comparison
Blind tasting is the term for tasting and analyzing wines without seeing the label or knowing what the wine is. This activity is a great way to test your wine knowledge. The object is to ascertain such features as grape variety, region, vintage, and price of the wine purely through the act of seeing, smelling, and tasting the wine in the glass. This is the 2nd Blind Tasting in this series, Old World and Texas: A Connoisseurs Comparison $55 Per…
Find out more »TWC Girl Scout Cookies & Wine Pairing
Join us for a special food pairing with our Texas Wine Collective wine. Held in our Board Room, our wine and special food pairings are a memorable and relaxing way to learn more about our wines while sampling seasonal food/snack items. Your host for the pairing will thoroughly explain each wine and how we pair our wines and food items. Four Sessions 11:00 am, 1:00, 2:30, and 4:00 pm (only 10 seats per sessions) Advance Reservations are needed for this…
Find out more »TWC Annual Spring Wine & Dine Showcase
Delight in food samples prepared by local chefs. Each food selection will be exquisitely paired with a wine from Texas Wine Collective's collection. This wine and food pairing experience is sure to delight every palate while you relax and enjoy live music in our beautiful event center. Live Music by Blues Like it Usta Wuz. Tickets are $50/person ($40/person for Wine Club Members) Advance tickets purchased are required tickets will go on sale: February 1st, 2022
Find out more »April 2022
Taste of Texas: California Series
Texas Wine Collective will put three of our Texas wines up against three California wines. These wines will be paired with Fun bites. $55.00 per person, club members get $5.00 off per person. 2 Sessions: 12:30 and 2:30pm 24 seats per session
Find out more »May 2022
Live Music with Ben Zuniga at Rising Sun Vineyard
Enjoy Live Music with Ben Zuniga! May 21st is Armed Forces Day. Military members and veterans will receive 1/2 off their food purchases! Enjoy your time under our covered pavilion while sipping on wine and listening to live music. We also offer custom pizzas from our outdoor pizza oven, charcuterie platters, and bread plates. Tables and chairs are provided, but feel free to bring your own seating or picnic blankets. Rising Sun Vineyard is family-friendly! We also welcome dogs who…
Find out more »July 2022
Byron Haynie on the WSCW Stage
Returning to the WSCW Patio stage, Byron is a Texas-based, country/Americana guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Byron is an award-winning performer with an extensive playlist, a variety of genre and songs including country, current hits, oldies, blues, southern rock and more! Join us on our covered patio and enjoy our award-winning wine and beautiful views of our 360-acre property. We encourage parties of six or more to reserve tickets through the link below or by calling 936.436.9050 so we can plan…
Find out more »August 2022
Harvest Festival: Moonlit Harvest
Experience an evening of grape picking and stomping the very grapes that go into making Messina Hof’s award-winning Ports in the Messina Hof Estate Vineyard. You'll receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your very own purple footprints. Dinner will feature a fabulous Vineyard Cuisine buffet with a wide selection of Messina Hof wines for guests to enjoy!
Find out more »Harvest Festival: Daytime Harvest
Bring the family out for a fun-filled day of picking and stomping the very grapes that go into making Messina Hof’s award-winning Ports. You’ll receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your very own purple footprints. After stomping, complete your day at the Estate with a tour and tasting experience. You can even upgrade your experience to include a Vineyard Cuisine ™ Brunch Box and a glass of wine. We can’t wait to share this wine-making experience with you!
Find out more »Harvest Festival: Murder at the Juice Joint – Murder Mystery Dinner
With the passing of prohibition and organized crime on the rise, The Juice Joint, a swanky speakeasy run by Rosie Maire has been nothing but jumping. To celebrate it’s success, Rosie is planning a party to remember at the exclusive night spot, and you’re invited! However, one of the names on the guest list is also on another’s hit list… and no one is safe from the consequences!
Find out more »Harvest Festival: Cellar Tour & Dinner
Sip a glass of Sparkling Wine as Messina Hof winemaker and CEO, Paul Bonarrigo leads you around the Estate while hearing the history of the Bonarrigo Family and the winery. View antiques, machinery, awards, and images that tell the story of our humble beginning to being the most awarded winery in Texas. You will be introduced to growing, fermenting, barrel-aging, and blending our award-winning wines, and will taste wine directly from the tanks and barrels to better understand the process.…
Find out more »Harvest Festival: Moonlit Harvest
Experience an evening of grape picking and stomping the very grapes that go into making Messina Hof’s award-winning Ports in the Messina Hof Estate Vineyard. You’ll receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your very own purple footprints. Dinner will feature a fabulous Vineyard Cuisine buffet with a wide selection of Messina Hof wines for guests to enjoy!
Find out more »Harvest Festival: Moonlit Harvest
Experience an evening of grape picking and stomping the very grapes that go into making Messina Hof’s award-winning Ports in the Messina Hof Estate Vineyard. You’ll receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your very own purple footprints. Dinner will feature a fabulous Vineyard Cuisine buffet with a wide selection of Messina Hof wines for guests to enjoy!
Find out more »September 2022
Hill Country Harvest: Sunset Harvest
Each year, we are excited to celebrate the Messina Hof Hill Country’s Annual Harvest Festival! This is our favorite opportunity to connect with our friends, family, and Texas wine lovers, so we invite you to have a hand in the making of our 2022 vintage wine. Hill Country Harvest Festival is a fun-filled time for the entire family as we honor the harvest tradition of picking and stomping the very grapes that go into making Messina Hof Hill Country’s exclusive…
Find out more »James Zimmerman Live at West Sandy Creek Winery
James Zimmerman's signature style is soothing piano and rich vocals that provide the perfect backdrop for a pleasant afternoon at the winery. So come, relax and enjoy the ranch, the wine, and the beauty of the forest.
Find out more »Murder Mystery Dinner – The Bloodwood Masquerade Murder @ West Sandy Creek Winery
Join us for a murder mystery game. Come in character and help solve the mystery! Dinner, wine, and fun prizes to win, too. Your ticket price includes the murder mystery experience, dinner, and one wine ticket. Character assignments will be emailed approximately two weeks prior to the event so you have time to plan your costume. The menu, provided by Chef Michael's Gourmet Kitchen, looks amazing: hors d'oeuvres (Mediterranean antipasto skewers and bacon wrapped shrimp); dinner buffet includes a classic…
Find out more »October 2022
Winemaker Anniversary Dinner at Fall Creek Vineyards
Join us on October 14th in Driftwood for this special "Texas Wine Month" supper club where we will celebrate Sergio Cuadra and his 10th harvest with Fall Creek Vineyards as the Director of Winemaking. Chef Cody Taylor will prepare and outstanding several course meal paired with the best Fall Creek Vineyards selections. Ed and Susan Auler have selected some of their personal favorites from their own library to help us celebrate Sergio and may be announcing a new, first time project…
Find out more »Grape Day 2022
Llano Estacado Winery will celebrate 46 years of Texas winemaking at the 28th annual Grape Day Celebration, Saturday, October 15th, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Grape Day is a celebration of the grape harvest and the conclusion of the crush, which continues from late July to early October. Patrons can enjoy self-guided tours, local vendors, food, and live music. Admission is free. Guests will be able to purchase wine tickets at the door, to enjoy wines by the glass…
Find out more »November 2022
Kyle Mathis Live at West Sandy Creek Winery
Kyle is a WSCW favorite with his unique take on originals from the Eagles, to Fleetwood Mac, to Prince and Taylor Swift. If you've never heard an acoustic version of Foreigner's hit "Waiting for a Girl Like You" then you are in for a pleasant surprise. Join us on our covered patio and enjoy our award-winning wine and beautiful views of our 360-acre property.
Find out more »Game Night – Let’s Play Bingo at West Sandy Creek Winery!
What goes with wine? Bingo! Join us for a fun and informal after-hours event drinking wine and playing bingo. Your ticket includes a hearty hot and cold appetizer buffet and two bingo play cards. Doors will be open at 6:00 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.
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