Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine Monterey Chapter - KOV

Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine Monterey Chapter - KOV The Origination of the Monterey Chapter of the Knights of the Vine

In 1976, Mr. Bill Cowan, former Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, California, invited Mr.

Bob Little of Simpson's Restaurant, Carmel, Dr. John Nardone, Mr. Bart Bechtel and myself for luncheon at Simpson's to discuss the formation of the Fourth Chapter of the Knights of the Vine (KOV) in the United States of America. Bill Cowan was a convincing, energetic and enthusiastic gentleman who knew the interest of those involved with wine and food in the mid 70's could feel his vision for a lo

cal chapter of the KOV. The inaugural celebration took place February 5, 1977 at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club with great pageantry and flair! The Grand Commander and Grand Officer from Sacramento conducted the very first assemblage and I had the honor of being inducted as the Master Commander. Joining me as founding officers of the Monterey Chapter were Master Vice Commander, John Nardone; Master Secretary, Frederick Dame; Master Treasurer, Bart Bechtel; Master Historian, William E. Hammonds; Master Scribe, Frederick Rainer; Master of Food Experience, Robert V. Little; Chief Master of Ceremony, Alan Fields; Master of Ceremony, P. Deen Rowe and Master Cup Bearer, Edward Stark. The inaugural celebration inducted thirty Knights and Gentle Ladies into the order. Also involved in the formation, were Brother Norbert Korte of the Novitiate Wine Cellars and Richard Culver who worked for Merv Sutton at Nielson's Market. Those involved in forming the Monterey Chapter were dedicated to the principal that there should be a minimum of seriousness and maximum of fun and humor. Wine after all is meant to celebrate, share and complement fine food, and the original Cadre of the Knights of the Vine had little difficulty accepting that responsibility! The Knights of the Vine beginnings on the Monterey Peninsula were filled with creative imagination. The first assemblage opened the way for many exciting venues, gatherings and great wine as the Chapter immediately gained momentum and became highly desired by those in love with discovering the wines of California and America. Per Vitem, Ad Vitam

David G. Armanasco

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Pier Party 2018

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Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine's Annual Enthronement Dinner

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Annual enthronement dinner

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Party Like it's 1999 We have joined the modern age of communications with an updated website. Many of us were kicking and screaming as we were dragged into the present. Please take the time to visit the site. Note the page menu at the top, this is where you will navigate to the specific pages for th...

07/12/2018

We are pleased to announce our new web site for the Monterey Chapter. Improvements to come will be the ability to sign up, and pay for events thru this platform. stay tuned... meanwhile check out www.kovmonterey.org

We are pleased to announce our new web site for the Monterey Chapter. Check it out at www.kovmonterey.orgMore to come as...
07/12/2018

We are pleased to announce our new web site for the Monterey Chapter. Check it out at www.kovmonterey.org

More to come as we work to enable the ability to register and pay for events thru the site. Stay tuned.

KOVMonterey, Monterey Chapter of the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine, Wine education, networking, special events.

07/07/2018

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