Clos LaChance Wines

 We produce estate-based wines from our 150-acre vineyard property in San Martin, CA.  These wines showcase the diversity of varietals that have popularized the Northern Central Coast region and excited winemaker Stephen Tebb.  “We have taken considerable time and effort to study our vineyard and plant varietals where they grow best.  With so many microclimates, each wine we produce truly embodies the terroir we’re blessed to work with day after day,” says Tebb.  “And, they reflect true varietal characteristics that wine lovers have come to enjoy.”

We produce wines under three categories:

• Designate.  A limited production of bottlings from exceptional sites that merit the distinction of “Block” or “Vineyard Designate.” These wines include: Biagini Pinot Noir and Erwin Pinot Noir, among others.

• Reserve. On an annual basis, the winery produces small lots of wines that are worthy of the name "Estate." The fruit for these wines are grown exclusively in our Estate Vineyard and several of CK Vines’ Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard sites.

• Central Coast. A line of quality and affordable wines from our Estate Vineyard and other select Central Coast locations. Each wine is named after a species of Hummingbird that demonstrate similar characteristics of each wine varietal.

You can also view our wines by varietal.
Information about our past releases is also available, by vintage.

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Designate:  2007 Late Harvest Semillon - Nectar  -  $10.00 A beautiful yellow gold color that will darken with bottle age. Made in the Sauternesstyle with botrytized grapes. Rich aromas of orange peels, honey, almonds and apricots. The flavors of dried peach, apricot, honey and toasty almonds are perfectly balanced with a natural sweetness and acidity. Qty:   2007 Special Selection Series JoLi Meritage  -  $50.00 A beautiful, deep ruby red. Aromas of ripe black cherries, anise, tobacco and clove/cinnamon spice. A hint of sweet vanilla and rosemary. Dried cherries and licorice on the entry with a lush blackberry dominating the mid-palate. Tannins and acid are both very prevalent, yet balanced, which makes this a beautiful wine with food. The finish is long, with hints of currants and again the rosemary. Qty:   2008 Biagini Pinot Noir  -  $50.00 Instantly big cherry and cranberry notes on the nose, with hints of soft white pepper, cola, cocoa butter and a floral scent of violet. On the entry, rich and juicy taste of cocoa, bright bing cherry, ripe strawberry and tones of molasses. Elegant mouth feel and a smooth finish. Pairs well with pork loin, duck and chicken breast. Qty:   2008 Erwin Vineyard Pinot Noir  -  $50.00 Very purple; with a bit of a watery rim. On the nose I get cola, cherry, earth and mushroom. This wine is so much more like a French Burgundy then a California Pinot Noir. The fruit flavors are secondary to a very complex richness. A bit of truffle, spice, vanilla and cola on the entry. Very subtle red cherries in the mid-palate. Finishes up with soft tannins, solid acidity and a very long, smooth end. The flavors last on the palate for at least several minutes. Qty:   2008 Lila’s Cuvee, Rhône Style Blend  -  $50.00 Rich and dark. Opaque garnet color. Aromas of ripe raspberries, dark roasted coffee, strawberries and sour cherries. A hint of leather and bacon. The first flavors of fruit to hit the palate are true to the nose. Raspberries, cherries and strawberries. Medium acidity in the mid-palate. Would be great with a rich stew. Moderate tannins balance out the acidity and fruit flavors. A long finish with hints of vanilla and cocoa. Qty:   2009 Whitestone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon  -  $50.00 A gorgeous, rich dark opaque purple. On the nose, I get black currants, dried cherries, anise, and a hint of rosemary. On the mouth, the dried cherries combine beautifully with currants and blackberries. Vanilla, a hint of mint and bright acidity balance with the tannins. A long, velvety finish. This wine will age nicely for 5-8 years. Qty:

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