You may remember Jeff’s blog post from last spring about English actor Jeremy Irons’ visit to the winery.  Last April, he and a film crew descended upon our winery to film a segment with our Vineyard Manager, Dave Vella, for an upcoming documentary about America’s problem with excessive waste.

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Chateau Montelena And Jeremy Irons In “Trashed”

We have just a few days left before the biggest event of the year – our Annual Movable Feast.  This year’s theme: The Rat Pack and a throwback to Vegas.  The front of the Chateau will come alive with costumes, music and decor – in all the glorious, if not a bit tacky, splendor of

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The Feast 2012

Ok, after a couple months off (and no, I wasn’t “off”), I’m now back on the blog.    Over the last few months, we overhauled some of our computer systems, and now that the work is complete,  I’m able to blog again. Truth be told, I wasn’t sure I’d continue because I was not sure

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I’m Back!

We recently received a very kind email from Brennan and Lindsey Sheedy about their memorable first experience with Chateau Montelena wines.

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Montelena Moments: Brennan and Lindsey Sheedy

It is a drier year than normal, so far.  Here’s one of two ducks that wandered up along the steps to the tasting room this morning.  Looking for water?  Not really, we’re doing fine. Dave Vella tells me we have received 20 inches to date, compared with an annual average of 33 inches, and more on the way in

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Where’s the Water?

Recently I posted that we had pulled the old vines in Block 1A in the Estate Vineyard.  Today that block is a beautiful sea of blooming yellow mustard.  We’re supposed to get some rain starting this evening. We need a lot more of the wet stuff to catch up to our historical average, but there is still

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Mustard in Bloom

Every oyster-lover will be kissing the cook who takes time to serve this aphrodisiac at home! Shucking oysters may seem like too much work, but with practice it can become a personal skill you’ll be proud of! I encourage you to give it a try – here’s how: Choose an oyster that’s best enjoyed raw

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Oysters: The Perfect Love Food For Your Valentine

No, I’m not flipping you the bird like the SuperBowl halftime show… sorry, I’ve been out a while.

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MIA

This is such a lovely and easy recipe- don’t let the long list of ingredients fool you! It all goes into one pot and, while it is in the oven the house is filled with the most delicious aroma! I can’t take the credit for it, though. Inspired by Hubert Keller’s take on Julia Child’s

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An Inspired Classic: Boeuf Bourguignon

If you didn’t get your golden ticket to House Party, sorry, we’re now sold out.  Don’t try to crash it…we have our crack security forces at the gates!  However, for those of you who planned  ahead and were lucky enough to get a ticket, get ready….

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Party This Saturday at the ol’ Chateau!