Holman Ranch

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Coordinates: 36°28′49″N 121°43′15″W / 36.48028°N 121.72083°W / 36.48028; -121.72083
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Holman Ranch
Holman Ranch Vineyard
Location60 Holman Road, Carmel Valley Village, California
Coordinates36°28′49″N 121°43′15″W / 36.48028°N 121.72083°W / 36.48028; -121.72083
Wine regionMonterey County, California
AppellationCarmel Valley AVA
Founded1928
Key peopleTom & Susan Lowder (proprietors)
Greg Vita and Chris Vita (winemakers)
Kirstie Dyer (CEO)
Rubi Ramirez (ranch manager)
Acres cultivated18 acres (7.3 ha)
VarietalsPinot noir, Chardonnay, Pinot gris
Other attractionsVineyard tours, weddings, special events
DistributionWine club
TastingOpen to public by appointment
Websitewww.holmanranch.com

Holman Ranch was originally part of the Rancho Los Laureles, a 6,625-acre (26.81 km2) Mexican land grant in present-day Monterey County, California. The ranch passed through many hands until 1928, when San Francisco businessman, Gordon Armsby, purchased 400 acres (160 ha) in Carmel Valley, California, that would become the Holman Ranch. Today, the Holman Ranch continues as a privately owned winery.

History

Boronda family of Monterey County
Holman Ranch Wine Barrels

Holman Ranch was originally part of the Rancho Los Laureles, a 6,625-acre (26.81 km2) Mexican land grant was made to Vicente Blas Martinez and José Manuel Boronda (1803-1878), along with Boronda's son, Juan de Mata Boronda by Manuel Jimena on September 19, 1839.[1][2] In 1868, the Boronda's son, Juan de Mata Boronda, sold the Rancho Los Laureles to Elihu Avery, who sold it to Ezekiel Tripp in 1874. Nathan W. Spaulding, later Oakland 's fifteenth Mayor, purchased a half interest on April 27, 1874. Abner Doble bought a half interest in 1875; Frederick Getchell and David Ayers in 1881; and Frank Hinkley a half interest in 1881.[3][4]

In 1882, the

Frank and Jet Porter, of Salinas bought 600-acre (2.4 km2) of the southeast corner of Rancho Los Laureles, calling it Robles del Rio, California. The Porters later acquired a portion of the Marion Hollins ranch and sold the northeast corner of Rancho Los Laureles for an airpark.[4][3][5]

In August 1928, Hollins sold a 400-acre (1.6 km2) ranch to San Francisco broker Gordon Armsby.[6] She commissioned architect Clarence A. Tantau, who helped design the Hotel Del Monte, to build a Spanish-style hacienda out of Carmel stone with terracotta roofing, and oak-beamed ceilings. It became a Hollywood retreat for Charlie Chaplin, Theda Bara, Marlon Brando, and Clark Gable. It was once called Casa Escondido (Hidden House).[5][7]

Holman Ranch Tasting Room is at West Carmel Valley Road.

In 2006, the Holman Ranch was purchased by Thomas and Jarman Lowder. They restored the hacienda, expanded the guest amenities, and planted 18 acres (7.3 ha) of vineyards for Pinot noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot gris. In 2012, an underground wine cave was built. In 2020, the Holman Ranch opened a tasting room and offers a venue for weddings and events.[7][8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Report of the Surveyor General 1844 - 1886 Archived 2013-03-20 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ISBN 978-0-8047-4482-9
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  3. ^ a b "This is Carmel Valley". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco, California. 12 Oct 1958. p. 190. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  4. ^
    ISBN 9780913548622
    . Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  5. ^
    ISBN 9780913548738
    . Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  6. ^ "Gordon Armsby Buys Carmel Ranch". The Times. San Mateo, California. 23 Aug 1928. p. 2. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  7. ^ a b Laura Ness (2 Jun 2012). "A Carmel Valley Escapade". The Californian. Salinas, California. p. 32. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  8. ^ "Holman Ranch celebrates 84th year with annual fiesta". The Californian. Salinas, California. 12 Oct 2012. p. 9. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
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