Near Saratoga in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Paul Masson Mountain Winery
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006
1. State Historic Landmark 733
Inscription.
Paul Masson Mountain Winery. . From the winery that bears the name of Paul Masson, premium wines and champagne have flowed continuously since 1852, even during Prohibition under a special government license. Twice partially destroyed by earthquake and fire, the original sandstone walls still stand. The 12th-century Spanish Romanesque portal came around the Horn.
From the winery that bears the name of Paul Masson, premium wines and champagne have flowed continuously since 1852, even during Prohibition under a special government license. Twice partially destroyed by earthquake and fire, the original sandstone walls still stand. The 12th-century Spanish Romanesque portal came around the Horn.
Erected 1960 by State Department of Parks and Recreation, San Francisco Landmark Council, The Saint Clare Club of San Jose. (Marker Number 733.)
Location. 37° 15.63′ N, 122° 3.846′ W. Marker is near Saratoga, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Pierce Road. Plaque is located in the Winery courtyard, across form the tasting room. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga CA 95070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Additional keywords. Paul Mason, California Wineries, viticulture
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006
2. Paul Mason Mountain Winery Marker
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006
3. The Paul Mason Mansion
The Paul Masson residence, known as "the Chateau," built in 1905, was the site of many parties and celebrations that were the talk of local “High Society”.
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006
4. Main winery building entrance
Old St. Patrick’s church was destroyed in the 1906 Earthquake. It entryway was saved and relocated to the winery grounds. It now serves as the main winery building entrance and as the backdrop for a stage on which “Music in the Vineyard” concerts have been held since 1958.
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006
5. Winery Building (north entrence)
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006
6. Winery Courtyards
Today, The winery grounds are popular as a site for weddings, anniversaries and other celebrations.
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006
7. Paul Mason Mountain Winery
The Paul Mason Mountain Winery, located atop the hills above the town of Saratoga, command empressive views of the Southern San Francisco Bay Area.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 6,212 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 21, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.