Delia/Cante-
I want to thank you two and the entire Viader Winery for an incredible experience. (4) couples (Sarafa's, Kripalani's, Cesare's, and Eichstaedt's) were lucky enough to get a wonderful tour/tasting from Cante and an incredible Lunch served in Delia's home. This , by far, is our favorite wine experience in the valley. We are so happy to have been able to purchase some great wine as well as become members of your wine club. We wish you luck in this years harvest and we look forward to visiting you all again soon.
-Carl Eichstaedt-
Cante,
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to attend Viader and your hospitality on Friday. Viader was the highlight of everyone's trip (as evidenced by the 41 bottles we purchased). Comments shared included: "Viader was simply over the top!" "After Viader, what was your favorite winery?" "Viader is getting into Screaming Eagle territory." "The '97 Viader is the greatest wine I have ever had" (coming from some good critics). Viader definitely has a buzz around the Houston and Dallas offices. Thanks again and we look forward to returning again.
Charles Sulak
Mariela,
You did a fantastic job at our dinner. You are very talented with a bright future ahead of you. Thank you for taking care of me and my guests. You made our visit a very enjoyable one. I was even more impressed with your talent when I saw how small your kitchen was in relation to the work it took to serve our party. You must be part magician, part chief. Maybe I can talk you into coming to Vegas someday to prepare a dinner for me and some of my friends. It could be a great reason to have a business trip and some fun. You can bring your mom and family and make a great weekend out of it. Let me know if you ever have the desire to do such a thing. It would be fun for all of us. I'll even help in the kitchen so long as it's not the clean-up. Oh, don't even worry about that, I'll hire people to clean up after you. What a deal!!!
Cheers,
Ray Beer dinner August 8th 2007
Good Morning Mariela -
I just wanted to send you and Alan a note of thanks for your fabulous hospitality!! We had such a great time on Saturday night. The food was fantastic and I so appreciate the special care you took regarding my dietary concerns. Our visit to Viader was certainly one of the highlights of our trip and will be a memory we will not soon forget. Thanks again for everything!
Robin TWT October 2007
All,
I wanted to take a minute to thank all of you for what you did for us this past Saturday. The event was a huge hit with my customers. They absolutely could not stop talking about it! I believe we have converted 3 more families over the Viader fan club.
The food, the wine, the tank samples, and the tour were all perfect!
I truly appreciate what you all do for Nancy and I, we are passionate about Viader and we will do our part to continue to spread the word.
If there is ever anything we can do for you guys personally or professionally please do not hesitate to ask!
Thanks again,
Matt Feburary 16th 2008
Mariela
I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful luncheon, yes a gorgeous setting but made perfect by the incredible food and wine and we were lucky to be in such good care, thanks so much. If ever your travels bring you east, please let us know and we will try to cook you lunch!
Thanks again, Bill Helman Lunch April 19th
Alan and Mariela,
You both are fantastic ambassadors of Viader, of wine, and of gracious hospitality! You provided a perfect event for both locals and our guests. Finally, the wine was awesome and the appetizers spectacular.
Mariella, I have already shared with Agustin that you are a fabulous chef, and most gracious host. Maybe we can work together sometime in the future.
Thanks again for the follow up note, and your generous donation to The Red Cross.
All the best,
Jim and Tracy TWT April 26th
Hello Valaree. Kindly extend our entire family’s appreciation to Cante, Mariela and our delightful server. We enjoyed the tour and intimate evening together on Saturday celebrating my husband’s birthday. It was a lovely and memorable occasion. Thank you, Chris Brown & Fred, Christopher, Jordan, JT, Elaine and Fred Sr.
Cante, Thank you so much for hosting us to a lovely tour and lunch last week at VIADER. What a special place to work! Everything was really wonderful, from the view to the food, and of course the wines. I think it will be a great fit for our guests and clients so you will definitely be hearing from us soon! Best regards, Ryan, Julie and Dayne
Dear Cante, Just a quick note to say thanks so much for the dinner at the vineyard last week. The food was fabulous and it was so nice of Mariela to accommodate me. Dinner at VIADER is going to be a new ritual when we come to the Napa Valley. Thanks! Charlotte
Mr. Cante Swearingen, Steve and I wanted to thank you for our wine tasting and lunch. The VIADER Vineyard is very beautiful. Thanks again for a fun afternoon. Sincerely, Steve and Gina
Delia and Alan, We can't stop talking about our visit with you! The time you so generously spent with us imparted an expanded understanding of the place and your passion. Lunch was beyond delicious; we are still enjoying every delicious morsel and sip! We feel privileged to be entrusted with the VIADER wines and the love and dedication in every bottle. Many thanks for all of the way your efforts impacted our visit. Best to you all, Tim, Kristy, Sam, Joel, Jim & Anne
Thanks so much for inviting us to your vineyard. The food and wine was delicious, not to mention the view. Hope to do it again, Dennis
Thank you very much for your wonderful food and wine! Erik
Thank you so much for a most wonderful and delicious lunch and tour! Sherry
Thanks for a wonderful lunch and fantastic wine! We all had a great time. Allison
Thanks so much! Great wine and great food! Charles
Dear Alan, I cannot thank you enough for such a lovely dinner and for sharing your delicious wine! It was such a pleasure meeting you and Mariela. And please let me know if you are in LA- would love to return the favor! All the best, Heather
Alan, Thanks so much for having the Lexus group to your beautiful winery several weeks ago. The food, view and especially the wines were spectacular. We really appreciated your warm hospitality too. Dan
Delia & Family, Greetings from the East Coast! In February, my boss, Stephen Rhodes, and I embarked on a five "man" journey across Napa Valley. We were fortunate enough to spend a small amount of that time with you and your family. Everything was wonderful! Steve and I still talk about that fabulous dessert your daughter-in-law made for us...perfection! It was amazing to meet the members of your family. Your home and vineyard are beautiful! Steve and I can't stop bragging about how much of an amazing person you are. This month a whole section of our club's alert is dedicated to you. Thank you again for taking the time to make our trip to Viader special. Jeb has told us you are in the cashiers area quite a bit...we would love to have you at the Chattooga Club. Rachel and Stephen
Dear Delia, Tim, Cante and Mariela, Thank you all for an unforgettable evening. The setting, food, wine and company were all fantastic. I really appreciate all of your generosity and graciousness in allowing the event to take place. You have left me with a fond memory that I can enjoy my entire life. Sincerely, Dan
Delia and Janet, Thank you so much for having us over your house for dinner. We had such a wonderful time. The food was delicious. Also, thank you for the great tour of the caves and the tasting room. You made our visit to Napa very memorable! Best, Caitlin and Todd
Dear Delia and Family, We just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for your hospitality to all of us from Ingram Micro recently. We had such a wonderful time and the setting could not have been more beautiful. The meal you served to us was just spectacular- and a special thank you to your daughter-in-law Mariela! I never knew how good zucchini could be on pizza and I'd love to try and re-create that at home if you're willing to share the recipe. Your family just made our day- even Emma the friendly dog. David and I can't wait to travel to Napa again- and we're not that far away- just down the road in Laguna Niguel, CA. Thank you again for a wonderful visit to your winery- all of us thoroughly enjoyed it! David and Karen, Ingram Micro
Dear Mariela, I would like to thank you for opening you kitchen to Alice and Chez Panisse for the World Economic Forum brainstorming session. We thought that the event went very well. It's obvious from the pictures how much the guests enjoyed their meals! Sincerely, Joyce
Dear Delia, It was a pleasure meeting you at your open house on Sunday. The wines and appetizers were delicious and the view was without comparison. It was especially nice for our friends Gary & Deb to see their friend Tim Mondavi, which gave all of us an opportunity to spend a bit of time with you. We look forward to next year's event and will arrive earlier, though not at noon when I heard you were swamped with 150 eager wine lovers! Thank you for the invitation. Sincerely, Paul and Robyn, The Mustard Seed Restaurant
Mariela
Thank you so much for the gourmet lunch! we enjoyed it eneormously and appreciated the wine pairings. The view from Viader was nothing less than spectacular and we really appreciated Cante's introduction to the winery. Congratulations to you and Allen for making it such a success!
Warm regards
Doreen
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