Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo

Paul Bonarrigo serves as the CEO and Winemaker at Messina Hof Winery and Resort, managing sales and operations across multiple locations in Texas since April 2010. With a robust background in the wine industry, experience includes a prior role as Operations Manager at the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association and a decade of service as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. Paul began working at Messina Hof in 1982 as an apprentice, acquiring extensive knowledge in grapegrowing, winemaking, and hospitality operations. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a Certificate in Winemaking, Viticulture, and Enology from the University of California, Davis.