THE ART OF THE GRAPE
Passion is the fuel of
all great art forms. Wine making is one of those fundamental art
forms we all love and cherish for the warm presence of nature's gift
and the winemakers talent. A glass with friends and with it the
appreciation of how this incredible fruit of the vine is the good
finish to a fine day.
The Holme Estate Cellars Tasting Room Is located at 216 North Coast
Hwy in Oceanside CA. They have lovingly completely refurbished the
space and have given the “room” a true upscale presence. As a
former Interior Designer, I could tell when stepping through the
door, that here, was a new and exciting installation which proclaims
the quality of their product.
On the wall the Grape
is represented by a fragment of an ancient and gnarly vine of the
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape. Julie envisioned at once that this ancient
spirit of the vine needed a home. (no pun intended). So it now is the
center art work, indeed a sculpture of nature, of this new space
where we can linger good with friends and a glass of Art of the
Grape. Passion becomes art in many forms...we find one form here, in
Oceanside, in the Art Building of many arts and artists, the Holme Cellars Tasting Room.
Craig and Julie are professional winemakers and viticulturists. In this role we are farmers, scientists and artists all wrapped into one. We love crafting a product that can be shared and enjoyed by all
After years of domestic and international winemaking experiences Craig and Julie conceptualized Holme Estate Cellars and started making wine from the family's farm in Australia
The first commercial vintage was an Australian 2009 Shiraz, importing to California for sales. This inaugural vintage scored 91 points from the Wine Spectator.
They started making wine from California fruit in 2013, an attempt to reflect our multicultural union
and in 2015 we started looking for the perfect place to open a Tasting Room
The Vineyards - California + Australia
Australia farm has been in the Holme family for over 100 years. Planted to Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon we make single variety wines that express the Mount Benson region of South Australia's terroir. We also make Reserve style wines from these vineyards and a Rose from Shiraz
California grapes are sourced from prestigious vineyards throughout the State in an effort to showcase the best varieties of various regions
Why Oceanside - the Tasting Room
Julie and Craig feel at home. O'side reflects our diversity of culture and love of community. Craig grew up near the ocean and loves to surf.
It's a place for people who want to enjoy a glass of wine, for those who'd like to taste/explore a variety of wine and especially for those who enjoy wind on a regular basis and who would be interested in the benefits of a wine club contact Julie...she is our newest jewel in the Art Building.
You can contact Julie Here .
