Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan, TX

Messina Hof Winery & Resort in Bryan, Texas makes a great Port. This special port, Papa Paul Port Private Reserve Double Barrel 2010,  is produced with the Lenoir grape  It’s yummy. The Port offered fruity notes of raisins and plums. It had 8% residual sugar, a medium  sweet wine.

Harvesting Lenoir grapes at Messina Hof Winery

Port Fudge Brownie Recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces (1/2 cup) bittersweet chocolate chips
1 stick of butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup Messina Hof Port
2 large eggs
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Grab your ingredients, an 8×8 pan and a large mixing bowl and preheat your oven to 350F. Next, use a double-boiler (or try this DIY trick) to melt the chocolate chips and butter together. Stir the mixture occasionally until it is velvety smooth. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Whisk in your chocolate mixture followed by Messina Hof’s Port. Add flour, cocoa powder and salt then stir until the brownie batter is smooth and slightly thick. Pour the batter into pan (make sure it’s buttered!) and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Recipe provided by Messina Hof Winery & Resort in Bryan, Texas.

About Messina Hof Winery

We have visited Messina Hof several times and each time it has been a special experience. The family owned winery is friendly and welcoming as well as producing some wonderful wines. With a restaurant and an elegant lodging site, this is a winery that anyone may want to consider for celebrating a special event including anniversaries, birthdays or Valentine’s Day.

Check out our online article about Messina Hof Winery & Resort.

Cheers!
Kathy