May 10, 2012

National Wine Day @ Holman Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room

Celebrate May 25th
CARMEL VALLEY, CA May 25th is National Wine Day! Holman Ranch Tasting Room at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Suite C at White Oaks Plaza in Carmel Valley, California will celebrate with free wine tastings between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25th. (valid for one free tasting per person.
Holman Ranch’s Carmel Valley Village Tasting Room is the perfect backdrop to swirl, sip and savor the different complexities of Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery wines. There is something for everyone, from the full-bodied Pinot Noirs to the light, fruity flavors of our Pinot Gris and barely-oaked, food friendly Chardonnay. Holman Ranch also offers estate grown and bottled Extra Virgin Olive Oil available for tasting and purchase at the Tasting Room and online at www.holmanranch.com.
Stop by and celebrate National Wine Day! Learn about the aromas and flavors of wine. Drink and enjoy the many amazing health benefits that wine can offer at the Holman Ranch Tasting Room. The list of benefits for drinking wine is getting longer and longer by the minute. A glass of wine a day has been shown to improve heart health, reduce forgetfulness, help with weight loss, boost your immunity, and help prevent bone loss.
Did you know? Wine has been produced for thousands of years all around the world. Archaeological sites in Macedonia uncovered evidence of early European wine production that date back more than 6,500 years! In China, traces of crushed grapes were found that are believed to be from the second and first millennium BC.
Evidence of wine’s popularity? There are over 20 million acres in the world dedicated to growing grapes for the sole purpose of making wine!
The tasting room is open daily from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and is available for private events. 831-659-2640 www.holmanranch.com
Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery Background:
Located at the north eastern tip of the Carmel Valley Appellation, the family-owned Holman Ranch resides approximately 12 miles inland from the Pacific Coast. Immersed in history and romance, the ranch has not only proven to be an excellent growing location for our vineyards but also for the Tuscan varietal olive trees which have flourished under the temperate climate.
Holman Ranch estate-grown wine varietals are planted on approximately 19 acres of undulating terrain. The wines produced are unfined and crafted to deliver the true varietal of the grape from harvest to bottle. The climate and terroir of the appellation has played a critical part in the success of their wines. The warmth of the inland valley coupled with the cooling marine layer has proven to be an ideal microclimate for the production of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The vineyards’ Burgundy Clones have thrived from the perfect blend of ideal climate, southern exposure and thin rocky soils.
The estate wines of Holman Ranch include: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir. Carefully hand-harvested, cold pressed and bottled, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced from the fruits of our trees has a delightfully distinctive flavor.
Holman Ranch Background:
Holman Ranch: Where the Past is Always Present. Tucked away in the rolling hills of Carmel Valley, historic Holman Ranch provides a unique and memorable setting for weddings, special events, family gatherings, corporate retreats, and team-building events. With its charming gardens, stunning mountain views and serenity, this private estate affords old-world charm while providing modern day conveniences. This stunning Property includes a fully restored stone hacienda, overnight guest rooms, vineyards, olive grove, horse stables and more.

April 21, 2012

Holman Ranch Tasting Room Offers New CSA Pick Up Location For Serendipity Farms

Holman Ranch Tasting Room, located at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley Village, becomes the new community supported agriculture pick up location for Serendipity Farms.
The pickup is at Holman Ranch Tasting Room at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road in Carmel every Monday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The cost is $25 per week and you can sign up for 13, 16 or 32 weeks if pick up. Pick up needs to be pre-paid on Serendipity Farms website. To sign up go to http://csa.farmigo.com/join/serendipityorganics#Step=4.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) provides people with a weekly box of fabulous produce all grown in Carmel and Carmel Valley. Serendipity Farms is now taking subscriptions for the 2012 season for weekly shares of certified organic vegetables, fruit and flowers.
Call 831-659-2640 for details

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via Holman Ranch Press

March 31, 2012

Holman Ranch Vineyards Commitment to Sustainable Land Stewardship and Green Farming Practices Sustainable Vineyard Program Produces More Balance and Structure In The Grapes

Holman Ranch is committed to being sustainable and green in practice, using the earth’s natural resources to enhance the health of the vineyards and olive grove. To reduce the use of chemicals; Holman Ranch uses organic and sustainable farming practices. This also allows the grapes and olives to express the natural complexity and balance of their terroir.
No synthetic chemical herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers are used in managing the vineyards or olive grove. Instead, beneficial cover crops such as oats, peas, beans and vetch are planted each Fall to suppress weeds naturally and return valuable nitrogen back into the soil. These thriving plants increase water retention in Holman Ranch’s diverse soils and attract beneficial insects to the vineyards, naturally reducing the need for irrigation and reducing the use of insecticides. Each Spring, this cover crop is tilled into the soil while still green and left to compost naturally into the earth, thus enhancing overall soil health.
Throughout the growing season, the vineyard staff carefully monitor for both plant and soil health. After harvest, organic compost is used throughout the rows to enhance soil quality and cover crop seed is once again sown. Today, Holman Ranch is a thriving sustainable estate uncompromising in its farming standards and its stewardship of the land, in return, its vineyards and orchards yield nature’s finest quality fruit while protecting its most valuable asset; the land.
In addition to the vineyard, Holman Ranch’s olive grove is also farmed organic with certification in the works. An interesting fact is that our olive trees are alternate bearing, which means that one year they may produce 90 gallons worth of oil, while next year they may produce only 10.
Following are some interesting facts about Holman Wines:
1. All of the owner’s daughters are named after a color of green.
2. There are three wines named after the sisters:
a. Hunter’s Cuveé
b. Heather’s Hill
c. In 2012, Kelly’s Pinot Noir (name to be unveiled later this year) will be launched