Ironstone Vineyards will celebrate museum anniversary with a free appraisal event

Ironstone Vineyards will host a free appraisal clinic Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of its Heritage Museum.

The museum is home to the world’s largest crystalline gold leaf specimen, which weighs 44 pounds. It was opened on Dec. 8, 1996, as a tribute to the Gold Rush.

The appraisal clinic will be hosted by Fred Holabird of Holabird Americana, the world’s largest specialist and auction house of early Americana. The clinic will held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

Following Saturday’s clinic, author Robin Holabird will do a special reading of several excerpts from her newest book, “Around the World in 80 Movies,” as well as a Q&A session.

At 5 p.m. Saturday, champagne and appetizers will be served, and Stephen Kautz, president of Ironstone, Fred Holabird, and Ironstone founder and owner John Kautz will give presentations.

“Aside from the wine, our Crystalline Gold Leaf Specimen and Heritage Museum has played a massive role in making Ironstone the premier attraction that it is,” said Stephen Kautz in a news release. “It is our great pleasure to have an opportunity to invite guests to the property to celebrate with us.”

Admission to the appraisal clinic and celebration is free. Reservations are not necessary for either event, however those with large collections planning to attend the clinic are recommended to make an appointment with Chris Gomez at cgomez@ironstonevineyards.com.

The Bistro will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. both days, and reservations are recommended.

For more information, email info@ironstonevineyards.com, or call (209) 728-1251.