Greetings from Chandler Hill Vineyards,

As of last month we decided to send out our newsletter monthly so we can communicate with our customers in a more timely fashion.

As we enter our busiest season, we hope to be ready for the crowds. We have added to our service staff and bar; the kitchen will periodically be serving grilled items down by the picnic tables with an access now off the deck to the vineyards; we also will have more security staff to handle parking issues.

Chandler Hill has purchased a new awning system that will cover most of the deck. It will allow us more space and make things more comfortable. Most importantly, we will be able to use during wet periods.

Andy Kohn and I just returned from another successful West Coast trip. The quality of our West Coast wines continues to improve. We just purchased more than 1,000 gallons of 2009 Reserve Napa Mountain Cabernet and Merlot, which promises to be fantastic. The wines are from wineries that consistently have ratings from Robert Parker of 92 points plus. We also are currently working with Oregon Pinot Noir Wineries on some wonderful wines.

If you don't know, we have been running a special of six or more bottles of our 2004 Cabernet and 2007 Chardonnay, so please don't miss out on this great deal.

Hope to see everyone in October!!!
 
Cheers,
 
Chuck

Inaugural 'Smoke 'n Vines' Barbecue Competition Announced

Whether you love to eat the very best barbecue or fancy yourself and your team as the premier barbecuers, this is a "don't miss" all day event!
 
Join us as more than a dozen of the best barbecue teams from the St. Louis BBQ Society and individual entrants vie for top prizes.

Winners will be selected for 1st Place in the categories of:

Pork Ribs, Beef Ribs and Chicken.

Best of all, you can be one of the judges for the "People's Choice" Award! Feel free to visit the various cookers to taste what they have created. Then vote for your favorite.

There are limited spaces left for entrants who wish to compete.

Registration closes on Sunday, Oct. 24. Entrants will be subject to a St. Charles County Health Department Inspection.

The gates open to visitors at 11 a.m. Judging will take place at 5 p.m.

This is sure to be a magnificent autumn event, so plan now to

come out and enjoy what St. Louis is known for - outstanding barbecue!

For more information call: 636·798·2675 or e-mail us at chvfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Chandler Hill Vineyards Events Team Branches Out

Becky Malone now will be managing corporate events to be hosted by Chandler Hill. Our upstairs boardroom seats up to 21 people and can host a variety of teambuilding events, lunches and more.

Heather Malone and Alyssa Stahr will be managing weddings, private parties and special events at Chandler Hill.

Please make sure to call your event team the next time you would like to book your event!