(July 27, 2017; Yountville, Calif.)—Napa Valley-based Cliff Lede Vineyards, long known for its permanent collection of museum-quality art sculptures, announced today that its newest Backstage exhibit, “Icons of Rock and Roll,” is now open. The exhibit is on display in the winery’s by-appointment-only Backstage Tasting Lounge and features portraits of some of the most famous musicians from the 20th century, including Jim Morrison, Bob Marley, The Beatles, and Keith Richards, as well as shots from live concerts. Curated by San Francisco Art Exchange LLC, “Icons of Rock and Roll” features work from some of the music industry’s most iconic photographers, including: Baron Wolman, Bent Rej, Bill Bernstein, Rob Bosboom, Dezo Hoffman, Gered Mankowitz, Graham Nash, Shahrokh Hatami, Joel Brodsky, Michael Cooper, Mick Rock, Roger Fritz, Storm Thorgerson, and Terry O’Neill. The featured pieces are available for purchase at their downtown San Francisco location or on their website at sfae.com.
Cliff Lede’s Backstage Tasting Lounge offers visitors an exclusive experience in the heart of the Stags Leap District, with regular rotating exhibits from world-renowned artists and the opportunity to taste limited-production and library wines from Cliff Lede Vineyards and FEL Wines. Tastings are $75 per person, and available only by appointment Thursday through Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
From left to right: Keith Richards © Bent Rej, The Beatles © Shahrokh Hatami, Jim Morrison © Joel Brodsky
About Lede Family Wines
Lede Family Wines was established in 2002 by Cliff Lede following the acquisition of 60 acres in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, creating Cliff Lede Vineyards. Cliff’s love for creating and building things led to the opening of the adjacent Poetry Inn in 2005 and the purchase of the famed Savoy Vineyard in Anderson Valley in 2011. The company evolved to become Lede Family Wines, integrating Lede’s three distinct wine labels: Cliff Lede, Poetry, and FEL Wines.
Estate vineyards are the backbone of Cliff Lede and Poetry’s Stags Leap District offerings with 60 acres widely regarded as some of Napa Valley’s best land for Cabernet Sauvignon. The full portfolio of Winemaker Christopher Tynan’s wines includes Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley; Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District; Scarlet Love, Stags Leap District; Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard; Songbook, Napa Valley; Poetry, Stags Leap District; and others that are only offered to wine club members. For more information on Cliff Lede Vineyards, please visit www.CliffLedeVineyards.com.
FEL is anchored by the notable 44 acre Savoy Vineyard in the Anderson Valley. Winemaker Ryan Hodgins sources fruit from diverse single vineyard sites in Anderson Valley and the Sonoma Coast, producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. The full portfolio of wines includes Chardonnay, Anderson Valley; Pinot Gris, Anderson Valley; Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley; Pinot Noir, Savoy Vineyard; Chardonnay, Savoy Vineyard; Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyard; Pinot Noir, Hirsch Vineyard; Pinot Noir, Donnelly Creek Vineyard. Please visit www.FELWines.com for more information.
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