It's Chili In January

Annual Chili Cook-off and Wine Lover’s Potluck

During the bitter cold of winter the chill is going to thaw at Fenn Valley’s Annual chili cook-off. Stop in and enjoy some wine and taste the chilies and other great appetizers.

Dust-off your soup pot and bring your secret recipe out to compete for the awards of Best Traditional (Red), White, and Vegetarian Chili. For those of you who do not wish to participate in the cook-off, we invite you to bring an appetizer to be included in our “wine lover’s potluck”.

There is chili judging and a “wine lover’s potluck”. During the potluck, everyone will be able to enjoy the chili from the cook-off, the appetizers provided by the non-contestants, and a selection of new wines from the past vintage.

Because of the popularity of this event and the crowding that we experienced in the past, we will move some of the festivities into our wine cellar where we can spread out among the tanks and barrels. There is always live music so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the unique experience this event will provide you.

The cost of admission will be either a chili entry per family, or a favorite appetizer for the potluck. Unlike past years, this is not a wine exchange where participants bring a bottle of their favorite Riesling or Gewürztraminer to share. Instead, we will be making some of our newest wines available.

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2008 Chili Champions:

Traditional / Red

#1 - Allen Martin

#2 - Alice Cain

#3 - Kim Le Roux

Veggie

#1 - Scott Boerman

#2 - Olivia Giannattasio

#3 - Don May

White

#1 - Anthony Giannattasio > Also the BEST OF SHOW!

#2 - Sue & JJ

#3 - Steve Boerema

Congratulations to everyone!!!