Ironstone Vineyard Heritage Museum presents news, updates, exhibit info and insights on wine, gold, food, art and anything else that strikes a cord.
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Pet of the Month Gracie
The Wonderful Staff at Ironstone Vineyards are also owners of some awesome pets. Each month we are going to share with you one of these PPP (picture perfect pets) so you can get to know and love them as we do.
Tell me the truth, do I look chubby from this
angle????????
This is Gracie my 13yr old buddy. She’s a rescue that’s
been with me thru many moves even to TX and back. She and her brother were left
as kittens in a paper sack in a dumpster. A good Samaritan heard them so crawled in, Got them out, then
brought them to a women whom places rescues in new homes. I knew she was the one the minute I saw
her. She, like Bob, is a little on the
hefty side and receives plenty of love
and attention. I figure she deserves it after the rough start as a kitten.
Patti - Tasting Room
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
American Daffodil Society presents
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Sunday, January 6, 2019
Call to Artist, Theme Division deadline extension
We have extended the deadline for entries into the THEME Division of Ironstone's Spring Obsession Art Show to 3pm Monday, Jan. 7th., 2019.
Due to technical "improvements", IT has shut down our email system from Friday afternoon with possible reinstatement Monday afternoon.
This has made all on line entries and inquiries unavailable until the system is back up and running.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
This will also set back notifications of accepted works till later in the week.
Bear with us as we wait through this issue.
Hope to be back on line soon.
Due to technical "improvements", IT has shut down our email system from Friday afternoon with possible reinstatement Monday afternoon.
This has made all on line entries and inquiries unavailable until the system is back up and running.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
This will also set back notifications of accepted works till later in the week.
Bear with us as we wait through this issue.
Hope to be back on line soon.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Reminder! Call to Artists
Just a friendly reminder that the Theme Division Entries for Ironstone Vineyards Annual Spring Art Show are due Friday, January 4th. This show is juried, open to both Professional Artists and beginners. Winner of the THEME Division not only wins a $500 prize, but the image becomes the promotional poster for Ironstone’s award winning “Obsession” wine, gaining world wide acclaim for the winning artist. So, get those entries in!
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Photo shoot
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Murphys Christmas Open House! UPDATE!
UPDATE! So sorry I missed the first 5 minutes! There were some awesome floats that you had to see, but, not here. Sorry! What a fun night in Murphys!
Friday, Dec. 7th. Murphys celebrates the start of the Christmas season with a parade at 5:30 and shops open till 8:00 pm. Come by Ironstone for a warm up before 5:00 then get on downtown for all the fun! Carole’s, firepits & fun.
Friday, Dec. 7th. Murphys celebrates the start of the Christmas season with a parade at 5:30 and shops open till 8:00 pm. Come by Ironstone for a warm up before 5:00 then get on downtown for all the fun! Carole’s, firepits & fun.
Murphys townsfolk getting ready for the Friday festivities, decorating the town Christmas tree, donated by Ironstone Vineyards. Millier Winery generously donated the space for the tree this year right in their parking lot. Come on down and join the fun!
Monday, November 26, 2018
Crucibles or shot/wine glasses?
Ironstone's Heritage Museum has on display several crucibles that were recovered from the 5000 ft level of the Historic Argonaut Mine in Jackson, California. They spent the last 99 years as part of a private rock collection recently purchased by Ironstone owner, Mr. John Kautz.
The Argonaut Mine deposit was discovered in 1850, ultimately reaching a vertical depth of 5,570 feet via a 63 degree shaft. The mine operated until 1942 producing more than $25 million in gold. Unfortunately, it was also the site of the worst gold-mining disaster in the state's early history.
Along with the nearby Kennedy Mine, it is registered as a California Historical Landmark #786.
Now, back to crucibles... These crucibles are heat resistant containers used to smelt the gold recovered from the mine. Smelting refers to melting then "burning off" the impurities that gold might be mixed with, resulting in nearly pure gold.
The crucibles you see here in the photo from the Argonaut Mine are in excellent condition with some amazing glaze patterns.
Here in the Museum, we were so taken by the forms and colors of the old crucibles that we decided to partner with our dear friend June Vaughn of Vaughn Pottery to come up with some fun ideas for you to enjoy.
Shot Glasses? Wine Cups? Saki Cups? Whatever you choose!
They are now here and available for you just in time for the Holidays. Vaughn Pottery created two styles influenced by the originals, in a variety of shapes and sizes. All sell for $26. We are excited about these fun ceramic glasses and hope you enjoy them as well.
You may email cgomez@ironstonevineyards if you would like us to save you one before they are sold out!
The Argonaut Mine deposit was discovered in 1850, ultimately reaching a vertical depth of 5,570 feet via a 63 degree shaft. The mine operated until 1942 producing more than $25 million in gold. Unfortunately, it was also the site of the worst gold-mining disaster in the state's early history.
Along with the nearby Kennedy Mine, it is registered as a California Historical Landmark #786.
Crucibles found at the 5000 ft level of the Argonaut Mine in Jackson, California |
Now, back to crucibles... These crucibles are heat resistant containers used to smelt the gold recovered from the mine. Smelting refers to melting then "burning off" the impurities that gold might be mixed with, resulting in nearly pure gold.
The crucibles you see here in the photo from the Argonaut Mine are in excellent condition with some amazing glaze patterns.
Here in the Museum, we were so taken by the forms and colors of the old crucibles that we decided to partner with our dear friend June Vaughn of Vaughn Pottery to come up with some fun ideas for you to enjoy.
Our new shot glasses joining the historic Crucibles from the Argonaut Mine. |
Shot Glasses? Wine Cups? Saki Cups? Whatever you choose!
They are now here and available for you just in time for the Holidays. Vaughn Pottery created two styles influenced by the originals, in a variety of shapes and sizes. All sell for $26. We are excited about these fun ceramic glasses and hope you enjoy them as well.
You may email cgomez@ironstonevineyards if you would like us to save you one before they are sold out!
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