HomeMy WebLinkAbout102-Commendation.pdfCOMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
HONORING
THE VINEYARD IN THE SKY AT THE MOUNTAIN WINERY
WHEREAS, in 1901, Paul Masson purchased this beautiful property in Saratoga and started
construction of a winery soon after; and
WHEREAS, the 1906 earthquake shook the bay area and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in
downtown San Jose was destroyed, with the exception of the 12th century Spanish front portal.
Paul Masson relocated it and made it the façade of The Mountain Winery; and
WHEREAS, The Mountain Winery survived prohibition with a permit to produce
sacramental wines; and
WHEREAS, in 1958 a concert series was produced at The Mountain Winery called “Music
at The Mountain Winery”; and
WHEREAS, in 1960, The Mountain Winery became a State of California Historical
Landmark and was placed on the National Registry of Historical Places; and
WHEREAS, the present owners established a foundation, The Mountain Winery Kids’
Foundation to ensure that The Mountain Winery would continue its tradition of giving back to the
community; and
WHEREAS, we are hereby celebrating the replanting of the vineyards, the completion of the
renovation and the ongoing contributions of The Mountain Winery as it enters its 54th consecutive
concert season; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the positive economic impact of the year-round
activities of The Mountain Winery including: corporate events, wine tastings, celebrations and
gatherings of people from this community and from around the globe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does
hereby recognize and commend The Mountain Winery for its many years of service to our
community.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 6th day of
April 2011.
_________________________
Howard A. Miller, Mayor
City of Saratoga