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MADERA WINE TRAIL EVENT SHOWCASES CALIFORNIA PAINTER
---FRESNO, CA: (May 21, 2003)–-- The annual Madera Spring Wine
Trail Weekend event will feature the artwork of Matthew Frye for the
first time on June 7 and 8 from noon to 5 PM at the Chateau Lasgoity
Winery, which is located at 11219 Road 26 in Madera.
Chateau Lasgoity Winery, a family owned winery making premium quality
wines, have invited Matthew Frye to exhibit his paintings on canvas
at the two-day “Wine Trail” event in Madera, California,
which is expected to draw over 2000 visitors. Frye will unveil several
of his new original pieces and will be available to answer questions
about his artwork and creative processes. Frye’s work is characterized
by intimacy, boldness of color, and profusion of life.
"What an honor it is to be asked to showcase my art at Chateau
Lasgoity Winery,” said Matthew Frye, “This will be a
great opportunity to meet local enthusiasts of this Valley, and
join with them in the pride and passion of our region.”
Directions to Chateau Lasgoity Winery from Fresno:
· Take Highway 99 North to Avenue 12 Exit
· Take Avenue 12 West about 2.5 miles to Road 26
· Take Road 26 South about 0.8 miles to the Chateau Lasgoity
Winery
· The Chateau Lasgoity Winery will be on your left (East)
side.
About the Madera Spring Wine Trail Event
The Madera Spring Wine Trail Weekend is open to the public and will
showcase eight locally owned and operated wineries as well as spotlight
local artists, musicians and cuisine. To learn more about the event
call 1-800-733-8068 or visit www.maderavintners.com.
About Chateau Lasgoity Winery
Chateau Lasgoity is a small winery owned and operated by John E.
Lasgoity and Michele Lasgoity, who are siblings. The winery is located
on the vineyard property their great-grandparents bought in 1903
and across from their home they built in 1906. Vineyardists since
the 1920’s, the Lasgoity Family raises grapes with attentive
care to produce the Chateau Lasgoity premium quality wines. To learn
more, please visit www.chateaulasgoity.com.
About the Artist
Matthew Frye, an emerging artist, seeks inspiration from his love
of God, agriculture, fishermen, and the humor of life. Matthew studied
in Italy, London, and Paris. He began pursuing painting seriously
at Pepperdine University and continued drawing, painting and sculpture
at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. Matthew Frye’s artwork
is being collected throughout California.
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