155 Main St., Hulett, Wyoming
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Mighty Nimble Wine by Hilary Graves
Mighty Nimble Wine by Hilary Graves
Hilary Graves New Wine Label
Mighty Nimble wines:
a family owned and operated vineyard and winery whose goal is to grow wines that are unique, delicious, and representative of the place they were grown. Our focus is on farming and family, with minimalist winemaking practices and limited production to maintain high standards and personal involvement. In recognizing that our living is made from the land, we are stewards of environmentally responsible winegrowing methods that are holistic and which encourage a diversity of flora and fauna, increase soil health, and leave a light footprint.
Hilary”s start:
Hilary and her husband, Simon Graves, bought 10 acres in Paso Robles in 1999 while they were in college studying viticulture and enology. In 2002, when Hilary was five months pregnant with the couple’s first daughter, she, Simon, and her parents planted eight of those acres in Rhone varieties. They chose to name the place Ohana, the Hawaiian word for family (Hilary grew up in Hawaii).
Fruit initially was sold to other area producers, but the Graves now keep about half of the fruit from the vineyard for their own brand. In 2002, they made their first wines with purchased fruit, and Graves Winegrowers was born. They currently produce about 1,000 cases a year. Hilary and Simon have been making their wines at Denner Vineyards in Paso Robles.
The New Label:
Hilary Used Bobs image from one of his Chine Cole’ etchings of a bucking horse for her new label, “Mighty Nimble”. Paso Robles is an area thick in “Cowboy Culture”. It has it’s roots in the quite Central Coast of California in a ranching and farming community. The region has become famous for it’s outstanding wines and Hilary’s wines are at the pinnacle. Bob likes to think the inspiration for the new label image is the “Mighty Nimble” bucking horse breaking free of his rider and being what nature ment him to be, wild and free!
Inspiration for the horse:
The Paso Robles wine region was once (and is still) known for it’s western lifestyle and cowboy culture. Paso Robles is home to the Cattleman’s Western art show which Bob has particapated in the last 11 years and was featured artist in 2009. Western art collectors from all over come to this show to enjoy not only the amazing artwork but the award winning local wines. Bob, being an ( intaglio printmaker )etcher and artist in the area, also recieved much of his inspiration from the famous California Central Coast artist, Ed Borien an early California artist from the turn of the century. Ed Borien lived in the Central Coast area and was famous for his depictions of Cowboys, Vaqueros, Rancheros Visitadoras, and early California life.
To purchase Mighty Nimble Contact:
www.hilarygraves.wordpress.com
coming soon…. www.mightynimble.com
or call Hilary at… 1-805-674-1686
Mighty Nimble Wine by Hilary Graves
Hilary Graves New Wine Label
Mighty Nimble wines:
a family owned and operated vineyard and winery whose goal is to grow wines that are unique, delicious, and representative of the place they were grown. Our focus is on farming and family, with minimalist winemaking practices and limited production to maintain high standards and personal involvement. In recognizing that our living is made from the land, we are stewards of environmentally responsible winegrowing methods that are holistic and which encourage a diversity of flora and fauna, increase soil health, and leave a light footprint.
Hilary”s start:
Hilary and her husband, Simon Graves, bought 10 acres in Paso Robles in 1999 while they were in college studying viticulture and enology. In 2002, when Hilary was five months pregnant with the couple’s first daughter, she, Simon, and her parents planted eight of those acres in Rhone varieties. They chose to name the place Ohana, the Hawaiian word for family (Hilary grew up in Hawaii).
Fruit initially was sold to other area producers, but the Graves now keep about half of the fruit from the vineyard for their own brand. In 2002, they made their first wines with purchased fruit, and Graves Winegrowers was born. They currently produce about 1,000 cases a year. Hilary and Simon have been making their wines at Denner Vineyards in Paso Robles.
The New Label:
Hilary Used Bobs image from one of his Chine Cole’ etchings of a bucking horse for her new label, “Mighty Nimble”. Paso Robles is an area thick in “Cowboy Culture”. It has it’s roots in the quite Central Coast of California in a ranching and farming community. The region has become famous for it’s outstanding wines and Hilary’s wines are at the pinnacle. Bob likes to think the inspiration for the new label image is the “Mighty Nimble” bucking horse breaking free of his rider and being what nature ment him to be, wild and free!
Inspiration for the horse:
The Paso Robles wine region was once (and is still) known for it’s western lifestyle and cowboy culture. Paso Robles is home to the Cattleman’s Western art show which Bob has particapated in the last 11 years and was featured artist in 2009. Western art collectors from all over come to this show to enjoy not only the amazing artwork but the award winning local wines. Bob, being an ( intaglio printmaker )etcher and artist in the area, also recieved much of his inspiration from the famous California Central Coast artist, Ed Borien an early California artist from the turn of the century. Ed Borien lived in the Central Coast area and was famous for his depictions of Cowboys, Vaqueros, Rancheros Visitadoras, and early California life.
To purchase Mighty Nimble Contact:
www.hilarygraves.wordpress.com
coming soon…. www.mightynimble.com
or call Hilary at… 1-805-674-1686