Cliff Lede Vineyards Appoints Trellis Wine & Spirits as Exclusive On-Premise National Accounts Partner

YOUNTVILLE, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cliff Lede Vineyards, a multi-generational family-owned and operated winery based in Napa Valley's Stags Leap District, is pleased to announce the addition of Trellis Wine & Spirits to its sales and marketing team.

"We are excited to launch this new partnership with a like-minded family operation," says General Manager and COO Jason Lede. "Trellis has a proven track record of helping small wineries like ours gain a foothold and grow in an important sales channel. We are optimistic this partnership will lead to our shared vision of success."

"Cliff Lede is a highly respected name in Napa and a producer with family pedigree, an irreverent point of view, and fantastic wines," says Mark Crisler, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Trellis Wine & Spirits. "We look forward to welcoming them into our portfolio of brands and achieving success with our new partnership."

Since 2002, Cliff Lede Vineyards has distributed the highlights of its portfolio to top on-premise and retail accounts throughout California, the US, and select international markets. Wines in distribution include Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley; Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley; Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley; "High Fidelity" Red Wine, Napa Valley; "Rhythm" Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District; and the multi-100-point "Poetry" Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District.

Effective immediately, Trellis Wine & Spirits will lead national on-premise chain sales for the portfolio.

For more information on Cliff Lede wines in distribution, please visit:

https://www.cliffledevineyards.com/trade

About Cliff Lede Vineyards

Established by the Lede family in 2002 with the purchase of 60 acres in the Stags Leap District, Cliff Lede Vineyards has become a leading family-owned and operated winery with more than 160 acres of estate vineyards across Napa Valley. The highlights of their vineyard portfolio include the steep rocky hillside Poetry Vineyard and the neighboring Rhythm Vineyard on their Stags Leap District estate, in addition to their Calistoga and Carneros properties. Over the last two decades, the winery's flagship estate bottling, Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon, has been awarded multiple 100-point scores across critical publications. Founded by Cliff Lede, General Manager & COO Jason Lede oversees operations, while winemaking is led by Director of Winemaking Christopher Tynan and Winemaker Travis Bullard. The Cliff Lede Vineyards tasting room offers a complete Napa Valley lifestyle experience where the best in wine, music, art, architecture, and nature intersect. A variety of unique tastings and private tours, including the Backstage Tasting Lounge experience, are available daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

About Trellis Wine & Spirits

Founded in 2005 by Mark Crisler, Trellis Wine & Spirits represents a curated portfolio of independent, terroir-driven wine, spirits, and beverage producers, connecting them with premier restaurant, hotel, and hospitality groups nationwide. Drawing on decades of industry experience, Crisler established Trellis to expand the range and sophistication of national beverage programs.

Today, Trellis is a respected, top-tier partner with extensive national placements, specializing in premium and luxury brands. The company provides strategic access to key decision-makers while supporting the growing demand for distinctive, provenance-driven wines and beverages.

SOURCE Cliff Lede Vineyards