The Hacienda
Two Bedroom Cottage
ATV Vineyard & Winery Tour
When at Holman Ranch, the past is always present. The 750 acre private estate was established in 1928 and ever since it was built, there has been famous guests such as Charlie Chaplin, Marlon Brando, and Clark Gable. It’s fun to wander around the estate and see historical objects incorporated into its current design. There are 14 beautiful guest rooms, reserved exclusively for wine club members and those who have booked the ranch for an event, wedding, retreat, or other function. The two bedroom cottage I stayed in is luxurious, spacious, and has charming details. I especially love the cowboy boot lamps!
Holman Ranch offers different tour experiences. The ATV Vineyard Tour was a blast and winemaker, Chris Vita took us around the scenic upper vineyards. There are breathtaking views of Carmel Valley everywhere you turn. We made our way down the hill to the wine cave to enjoy a tasting of Holman Ranch wines. I especially enjoyed sampling wines right out of the barrel!
Did you know that Holman Ranch is the only 100% single-estate producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Carmel Appellation? This means that 100% of their wine comes from grapes grown on property. With a state-of-the-art underground winery, their juice doesn’t leave Holman Ranch until it’s bottled and ready to be shipped to customers. Holman Ranch’s biggest productions are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but they also make a fantastic Rosé, a beautiful Sparkling Wine, and more.
Every second at Holman Ranch is wonderful and I look forward to my next stay!
Visits at Holman Ranch are by appointment only, but scheduling a tour is easy. Just give Holman Ranch a call at 831.659.2640
Photography by Kassandra Thomsen