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A 44 lb. gold specimen, the largest specimen of crystalline gold in existence<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.sacbee.com/401/story/11558.html | title = Dazzling floral displays greet Ironstone visitors | publisher = Sacbee.com | date = [[2006-10-02]] | accessdate = 2008-02-24}}</ref>, is on display in the Jewelry Shoppe. The Alhambra Theater Organ, taken from the [[Alhambra Theatre, Sacramento|Alhambra Theatre]], is on display as well, and is played daily. |
A 44 lb. gold specimen, the largest specimen of crystalline gold in existence<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.sacbee.com/401/story/11558.html | title = Dazzling floral displays greet Ironstone visitors | publisher = Sacbee.com | date = [[2006-10-02]] | accessdate = 2008-02-24}}</ref>, is on display in the Jewelry Shoppe. The Alhambra Theater Organ, taken from the [[Alhambra Theatre, Sacramento|Alhambra Theatre]], is on display as well, and is played daily. |
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In March, Ironstone celebrates its Obsession Weekend in which its new Obsession Symphony wine is released in conjunction with a juried art show and other events. |
In March, Ironstone celebrates its Obsession Weekend in which its new Obsession Symphony wine is released in conjunction with a juried art show and other events.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/articles/2007/03/06/top_story/news01.txt | title = Ironstone hosts successful Springtime Obsession Weekend | publisher = Calaveras Enterprise | first = Bethany | last = Monk | date =[[2007-03-06]] | accessdate = 2008-02-24}}</ref> Later in March, as Murphys celebrates its Irish Days, Ironstone hosts a multi-county judged daffodil show. Ironstone puts on annual concerts and in the past have featured acts such as the [[Russian National Orchestra]], [[Dave Koz]], [[Robert Cray]], [[Michael McDonald (singer)]]<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2001/05/06/PK96448.DTL&hw=ironstone+concert&sn=002&sc=607 | title = Big-name acts press their case | publisher = San Francisco Chronicle | first = Philip | last = Elwood | date = [[2001-05-06]] | accessdate = 2008-02-24}}</ref>, [[The Doobie Brothers]] and [[Huey Lewis & The News]].{{fact|date=February 2008}} |
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Ironstone Vineyards is a winery in the California Sierra Foothills.
Ironstone Wines
Ironstone is noted for several leading US brands. These include the Ironstone Vineyards brand with its "IronStone" logo, Leaping Horse Vineyards, Dog Tail Vineyards, and Sonoma Creek. As of 2008, Ironstone has been listed as the 17th largest winery (in terms of cases sold) in the US.[1] Ironstone also sell significant amounts of wine in the international markets including the UK, Canada and 40 other countries.[citation needed]
Lodi Grape Growers
In addition to vineyards in the Sierra Foothills, Ironstone draws on the production from its Lodi appellation vineyards -- some 4,500 acres in all. John and Gail Kautz, founders of Ironstone, were the first to plant chardonnay and other wine varietals in the Lodi.[citation needed] The Kautz family grows numerous varieties including Cabernet Franc, Symphony, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
The family's Bear Creek Winery, founded in 1934, is listed as having 8,200,000 gallons of capacity making it the 24th largest winery in the U.S.[2] Recent capacity expansions have increased this to an estimated 12,000,000 gallons, making it around the 20th largest winery in the U.S.[citation needed]
Visitor's Center
The Ironstone facility is located in Calaveras County, just outside of Murphys, California. The seven-story building is built in the shape of a gold mining head frame, the structure that covered the top of a vertical shaft in the gold-mining era.[citation needed]
A 44 lb. gold specimen, the largest specimen of crystalline gold in existence[3], is on display in the Jewelry Shoppe. The Alhambra Theater Organ, taken from the Alhambra Theatre, is on display as well, and is played daily.
In March, Ironstone celebrates its Obsession Weekend in which its new Obsession Symphony wine is released in conjunction with a juried art show and other events.[4] Later in March, as Murphys celebrates its Irish Days, Ironstone hosts a multi-county judged daffodil show. Ironstone puts on annual concerts and in the past have featured acts such as the Russian National Orchestra, Dave Koz, Robert Cray, Michael McDonald (singer)[5], The Doobie Brothers and Huey Lewis & The News.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "The Top 30 US Wine Companies of 2004 - #17". Wine Business Monthly. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Largest U.S. wineries". BNet Business Network. July 2004. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Dazzling floral displays greet Ironstone visitors". Sacbee.com. 2006-10-02. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Monk, Bethany (2007-03-06). "Ironstone hosts successful Springtime Obsession Weekend". Calaveras Enterprise. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Elwood, Philip (2001-05-06). "Big-name acts press their case". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
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