One of the fun things about the holiday season is all the traditions that have sprung up along the way - some unique, some common, some just plain odd. These traditions bring us comfort as they are known, constant, and enduring - some just bring heartburn and make us question our better judgment.
Here at Chateau Montelena, one of the more entertaining holiday traditions is a pre-Christmas employee social gathering known as the Monk's Visit. Started some time ago, it is now an annual ritual were we all get together, snack on Dave Vella's (our vrd. mgr.) famous game sausage, pretzels, and other simple foods, exchange stories, chat about holiday plans, relax, and enjoy the presence of the monks. Never the same group of Monks, though there are always a few old favorites, some years there are few, other years many, but it is always a good time.
Hopefully your Holidays too are full of great traditions, and may Chateau Montelena or any Napa Valley wine be among them.
Cheers! Until next year,
Cameron Parry
Winemaker
Chateau Montelena
Oh - I almost forgot - the Monks in question are the Belgian Trappist variety, this years group is pictured above right.
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