Victory Park
1201 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA  95203
(209) 940-6300   
info@hagginmuseum.org

Bacchus as the God of Wine, Unknown, 1771, Engraving, 10 3/16 x 7 1/2 x in.; collection Sterling Vineyards, Napa, California.

Selected from the extensive collection of the Sterling Vineyards Portfolio of Wine Art and History, the exhibition presents examples of the printmaker’s craft as well as a cultural appreciation of wine through centuries of art.

Since ancient times, wine has played an important role in people’s lives. Particularly in Europe and the Americas, it has been a part of religious ceremonies, public celebrations, entertainment and family meals and gatherings. It is therefore only natural that artists, reflecting the life and customs of the times in which they lived, would incorporate images of wine, winemaking, and grapes into their work. The 50 prints on view include work by 15th- and 16th-century European masters and are executed in a variety of printmaking techniques: steel engraving, woodcut, etching and lithography.

Also, visit the special Lodi Winegrape Commission display in the North Alcove, which will highlight the history and technology of viticulture and enology in San Joaquin County. At a free grape tasting on Saturday, Oct. 6, discover the delicious variety of flavors in locally grown grapes.

Pressing Matters is toured by ExhibitsUSA, the national touring division of Mid-America Arts Alliance, a non-profit regional arts organization based in Kansas City.

UNDERWRITTEN BY NEUMILLER & BEARDSLEE

The law firm of Neumiller & Beardslee, which was established in 1903, is generously underwriting our upcoming exhibition Pressing Matters: 500 Years of Wine in Art. The principals of the firm found it fitting to sponsor an exhibition that showcases a cultural appreciation of wine through art in honor of the Indelicato, Kautz and Van Ruiten families whom they represent.

Delicato Vineyards is one of the largest family-owned and operated winemakers in California, where 90 percent of the U.S. wine is produced. The Indelicato family has been making wine for more than 75 years, and today owns more than 10,000 acres of vineyards near Lodi and along the Central Coast.

Family-owned and operated, Ironstone Vineyards is nestled in the Sierra Foothills and is recognized as a top winery in this historic growing region. The Kautz family has more than 5,000 acres of grapes in Lodi and the Sierra Foothills and is one of the largest winegrape growers in California.

Based in Lodi, Van Ruiten Family Winery produces a wide range of wines with many different varietals. After more than 50 years in the industry, their ambition became a reality as the Van Ruiten Family Winery was built just prior to the 2000 harvest. The family farms over 800 acres of vineyards and selects the best grapes to produce under their own label.

RELATED EVENTS:

The Lodi Winegrape Commission and the Education Department “pour it on” for a series of casual talks and wine tastings. Three Thursday evenings will feature presentations on the history of viticulture, sustainable farming practices, blending varietals and (of course) tasting from the Lodi appellation.

• Thursday, Sept. 6, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
  Wanda Woock Bechthold, author of Jessie’s Grove, One Hundred Years in the San Joaquin Valley, will give a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation discussing agricultural development in the San Joaquin Valley and the grape industry until Prohibition, followed by a book signing and wine tasting.
  
  
• Thursday, Sept. 20, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
  Dr. Cliff Ohmart will present Sustainable Winegrape Growing in Lodi – Past, Present and Future. He will discuss the history of sustainable agriculture and what local growers are currently doing to farm sustainably. The Lodi Rules program is California's first set of appellation-wide sustainable viticulture standards. The presentation will be followed by a wine tasting.
  
  
• Thursday, Oct. 4, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
  Michael Perry, Tasting Room Manager for the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, will demonstate The Art of Blending Zinfandel. Guests will actually be able to blend their own zinfandel by combining a variety of wines. Spaces are limited for this event, so call (209) 940-6315 to make reservations.
  
  
• Saturday, Oct. 6, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
  Discover the delicious variety of flavors in locally grown grapes. Admission is free to all visitors on this First Saturday in October!
  
  For more information on all these events, contact Curator of Education Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org.
  
  

MUSEUM INFORMATION
The Haggin Museum is located in Stockton's Victory Park, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., and is open Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m. and 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 1:30-9:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults 18 and up; $2.50 for youth ages 10-17, students with a valid I.D., and seniors 65 and over; and free for museum members and children under 10 accompanied by an adult. Free Admission Saturday will be held on October 4.

Free docent-led tours may be booked in advance by contacting Curator of Educator Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6332 or education@hagginmuseum.org. For disabled access, call ahead at (209) 940-6311 or 940-6317.

The Museum Store is open Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.