The Mountain Winery

I seriously considered having my wedding here. It is situated on the top of a hill with a panoramic view of the silicon valley. The dining area can be on the patio overlooking the vally (which seats about 150?) or indoors among wine barrels.

My fiance and I visited the Mountain Winery last summer when we were scouting out possible reception sites. My first impression was the parking lot.. with a panoramic view and clear blue summer skies.. the parking lot was gorgeous! (yes, I am gushing about a parking lot)

Then we walked through rolling vineyards for about 5 minutes to get to the main building. Very good for pictures!

We got to the main building where there was a side pool and some people drinking some beer and wine, listening to music and having a good time.

From June-September, the Mountain Winery can host only daytime weddings because there are concerts at night. Daytime weddings are 8am-3pm while evening weddings are 4:30pm-11:00pm.

My husband and I had our wedding here and it was truly gorgeous! The site was pricey for our budget, but we don't regret choosing it and our guests, both local and out-of-town, loved the setting and scenery. Oh, and the wine is tops and the weather is almost guaranteed to be fabulous during the summer.

The winery has had extensive renovations in 2008. They no longer have the wishing well, so ceremonies are held at a patio-type area that they call the vista point. It's right near the chateau deck where the receptions are. Definitely go visit if you haven't seen the site since the renovations.

The only reason I chose 4 stars and not 5 is because the winery's fabulous wedding coordinator, Kristi, is on maternity leave and her replacement was not as helpful or knowledgeable. She was flaky and had trouble getting our menu and details straight even after my family had clearly specified what we wanted several times. Hopefully with time she will get better.... or Kristi comes back soon!