Fall 2010 Newsletter from Beltane RanchFind us on Facebook

Guess the....
WEIGHT OF VICTOR'S PUMPKIN
(Or be the Closest) and....


Win 1 Free Night at the Bed & Breakfast!


Bob...........2487 Pounds

Pumpkin..............?????
Victor with the largest of this year's pumpkins
Victor & Pumpkin
Bob and Pumpkin
Bob & Pumpkin


















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 Fall at Beltane RanchFall at Beltane Ranch 
Its an absolutely gorgeous fall here at Beltane Ranch. The vineyards are bright yellow and orange and the gardens are producing an assortment of fall produce.  We're freezing lots of fresh fig jam for the winter and enjoying corn, peppers, persimmons, onions, squash and of course, pumpkins. Check out our Fall photo album.
Corn at Beltane 

 Pimentos from the gardenBeltane Figs  
  
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Laura's Biscotti.....
Laura's BiscottiOne of our most popular treats isLaura at Beltane Ranch
Laura's Biscotti!

Here she shares her secret recipe:
Thank you Laura!



Click here for Laura's Biscotti Recipe
 

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Harvest 2010 Beltane Ranch crews harvesting 2010 Sauvignon BlancFilling Beltane Ranch Wine Barrels
On September 29th & 30th we harvested our Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes were whole cluster pressed and then fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and new and neutral French oak barrels. The wine is now barrel-aging sur lies for several months before bottling in early 2011. This is the second year for our private label wine. The success of our Inaugural Vintage 2009 Sauvignon Blanc has encouraged us to increase our production to almost 750 cases for this 2010 vintage! Check out our full Harvest Photo Album and join our wine club to stay up to date on our wine projects. 
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Love is in the air at Beltane!
Joy and Kevin at our wine release partyLauren and Steven
We are proud to announce that our very own Chef Joy Wesley is engaged to our Winemaker Kevin Holt! (at left) They will marry next fall in Sonoma. Joy has been cooking at Beltane since 2008 and Kevin makes our private label wine! We know they can look forward to a future of delicious food, excellent wine, great company and lots more.....Congratulations!

Beltane's Lauren Benward is also engaged to our photographer Steven Krause! They will wed next summer at the ranch. (at right)
Who is next?? 
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Olive Season in Sonoma ValleyOlive Season Festival at Beltane Ranch 
We're excited to take part in Sonoma Valley Olive Season!
The olive festival celebrates the exciting time in the valley with three months of events, activities and promotions. Book an Olive Season Package Stay with Beltane Ranch during Olive Season and enjoy on upstairs room (#1 with a fireplace!) overlooking our estate orchard, a guided tour of our groves, a tasting of cured olives and take home a two-pack of Beltane Ranch wine as well as a fresh crushed bottle of Beltane Ranch 2010 Olive Oil and a label print chef's apron!
Book your reservation online or visit our website for more information.
Rates $210 - $230 /night. Available December 1st - Feb 28th, 2011
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Sonoma Magazine CoverAlex , Lauren and Alexa in Sonoma Magazine
Beltane Ranch in.... 
SONOMA MAGAZINE
We're very flattered to have the ranch and our first wine release profiled in nationally distributed SONOMA Magazine. The writers, editors & photographers do such a wonderful job covering all things Sonoma, and its an honor to be included - See the full article with photos!
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  Restaurants serving Beltane Ranch Wine:Havest Moon Cafe, Sonoma

We are proud to announce that Beltane Ranch Wine is now available at the following respected restaurants:


 SONOMA COUNTY
: Cafe La Haye, EDKEstate, Farmhouse Inn, Glen Ellen Inn, Harvest Moon Cafe, (at right) Kenwood Restaurant, Big 3 Wine Bar, Breakaway Cafe, Bistro M & Mirepoix, Saffron, Saddles, Sante at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn &Insalata's in San Anselmo
Viola!
 MARIN COUNTY: Insalata's, San Anselmo (at Right) 
 SAN FRANCISCO: Chapeau!
 SANTA CLARA COUNTY
: Sent Sovi, Saratoga
 LOS ANGELES COUNTY: Vinoteque on Melrose, Los Angeles

Where Do You Enjoy Beltane Ranch Wine?
Nevada trip view 

Beltane's Rosemary Wood, Alexa Wood and friend Pat Scott enjoyed a bottle with stuffed artichokes while cabin camping in Nevada! Where is your favorite place to enjoy Beltane Ranch wine? Send us a photo!
Beltane Ranch Wine with Stuff ArtichokesAlexa and Rosemary in Nevada






Beltane Ranch 2009 Estate Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Shipping Info
We currently ship direct to CA, AK, FL, NH, NV & OR.
To Receive shipments in all other states, please contact Matt Oldenburg at Bacchus & Venus at 415-331-2001
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Beltane Ranch Wine Label PosterLabel Posters $15

Dennis Ziemienski's striking Beltane portrait is now available as a beautifully printed Label Poster. 17" x 19" cardstock prints are available for $15.  We love it matted with green in a wood frame. Signed prints available, contact us for more information.
Email us to order.



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Upcoming EventsPouring Wine at the Vintage Festival

We are looking forward to pouring wine at the following event this weekend...
Come and see us!
This Saturday and Sunday November 20th & 21st, Fort Mason, San Francisco

Beltane Ranch Newsletter Subscribers Get $10 Off Admission! Use this link to purchase your tickets
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Don't Forget the Winter SPECIAL RATE PACKAGE......Alex and Alexa
NOW BOOK ONLINE!
Book a Sunday - Thursday night at Beltane from December 1st - February 28th, 2011 and take 15% off your room plus take home 2 Beltane Ranch T-shirts (Newsletter Subscribers Only)  You can now book online! The package option will show up as an option for qualifying reservations.
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Winter Beltane Burger at the Breakaway CafeBeltane Burger: Winter Edition 
A half pound of dry-aged Beltane Ranch Sonoma Valley-raised grass-fed beef topped with brie, caramelized onions and fire-roasted red peppers served on a toasted ciabatta with a swipe of horseradish mayo and a side of handcut Kennebec fries. Not to be missed!! Now being served at The Breakaway Cafe in Sonoma!

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Beltane Historical Photograph
Rosemary in the 1930's near Orland, Ca

This photo shows Bed & Breakfast founder Rosemary Wood and Snyder in the early 1930's at the family's turkey ranch near Orland, California. This is shortly before the family acquired the Beltane Ranch and moved, turkeys and all, to Sonoma Valley.






Thank you & Hope to see you at the Ranch soon!!
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