When you dream the impossible dream, and it’s Cabernet.
At Springboard, we are in the business of promoting the efforts of human beings. Authentic, hard working individuals that put their money where their mouth is, and do the heavy lifting that produces a quality to price ratio that sings. Cliff Lede (pronounced like “lady”, as in, “GaGa” or “and the Tramp”), is a benchmark example of that ideal. Cliff came from construction, but he knew he wanted to be part of the wine business magic, so twenty years ago he got his foot in the door with a chunk of property in Stags Leap. Over the years, they have added parcels, but the balance and complexity that Stags Leap bring the table is the through line. The next generation is now at the helm, with Cliff’s son Jason Lede taking over as General Manager in 2024. Do they do literally everything in their power to make the highest quality bottlings from their unique site? They do. Do they do it with pizazz and flair? They do! Each block is name for a classic album near to Cliff’s heart. The tasting room is an ode to the musicians playing in Cliff’s headphones all of his hard working life. The wines are as timeless and age-worthy as those beloved recordings, so get the band back together and share a glass!
