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| In 1987, co-owners Bill and Brenda Murphy decided to plant a few rows of Chardonnay in their Saratoga backyard for landscaping purposes and to realize their dreams of being vintners. A few years later, the wines produced from this small backyard vineyard were good enough to sell to the public and friends of Bill and Brenda! It was at this point that Clos LaChance formed into a full fledged winery. The first commercially released wines were from the 1992 vintage. | San Martin, CA
Phone: 408-686-1050
Website: http://www.clos.com
Appellation: Central Coast
Tasting Room: Clos LaChance Winery Tasting Room Hours of Operation:
Monday - Sunday
12:00pm - 5:00pm
*Hours subject to change, please check our website for any early closures.
Wine Tasting:
General Flight $5.00
Tasting of (5) pre-selected wines.
Limited Flight $10.00
Tasting of (5) pre-selected wines.
Map to Clos La Chance Wines
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Chablis
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Meritage
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2004 Special Select Series Meritage
Central Coast
There is one word that comes to mind when I think of this wine--elegance. Fruit flavors of blackberries and currants dominate the nose, along with a hint of spice. Soft, elegant ta ... morennins create a nice backbone for dried cherry and blackberry fruit flavors. The finish lasts forever.
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Pinot Noir
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2005 Biagini Vineyard Pinot Noir
Central Coast
WINEMAKER STEPHEN TEBB'S TASTING NOTES: Aromas of Holiday spices-cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, followed by dried cranberries and fresh cherries. Flavors of cherry, cola and baked ci ... morennamon with hints of fresh floral components on the palate. Finishes with fresh cherries, pencil shavings and spice.
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Chardonnay
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2005 Biagini Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Cruz Mountains
On the nose, crisp green apple is balanced with citrus fruit aromas and subtle notes of orange blossom, pie crust, vanilla and spice. Ripe pear and mandarin orange appear on the en ... moretry with a yeasty, doughy mid-palate. Crisp citrus and mineral notes complete the finish.
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Pinot Noir
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2005 Erwin Vineyard Pinot Noir
Central Coast
A beautiful nose with aromas of bright cherries, black briar fruit and cola. Woodsy. Earthy, with hints of clove. The mouth starts off with dark plums and cherries. Anise and choco ... morelate compliment the granite component found in towards the back palate. Long finish.
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Rhone Blend
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2005 Special Select Series Rhone Blend
Central Coast
Elegant and balanced. Aromas of cherries and stewed strawberries. A slight smoky vanilla component. Flavors of dried cherries and rich berry jam. The finish is velvety and viscous.
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Chardonnay
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2005 Liebeler Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Cruz Mountains
On the nose, this wine has aromas of rich, tropical fruit and apple cobbler. Scents of crème brûlée, sweet peach and honeysuckle are also present in this complex Chardonnay. Upo ... moren first sip, the entrance to the palate is seduced with flavors of mango, red apple and ripe nectarine flavors. These are quickly followed by notes of hazelnut, honeycomb, brown sugar and the spice of new French oak on the finish.
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Meritage
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2004 Special Member Select Meritage
Central Coast
A beautiful blend of Bordeuax varietals that has amazing fruit-forward aromas of dark cherry, plums and a whiff of mint. Flavors of dried cherries and herbs with a smooth, silky fi ... morenish. This is a wine to share with friends!
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2004 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Central Coast
A big, bold Cabernet Sauvignon. Incredible complexity due to extensive barrel and bottle aging. Dark blackberry aromas with vanilla and classic Cabernet eucalyptus. Flavors of cass ... moreis, plum and blackberries dominate throughout the palate and into the long, smooth finish.
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Malbec
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2005 Estate Malbec
Central Coast
Rich, dark ruby colored wine. Aromas of milk chocolate and black plums. On the palate, those cocoa characteristics dominate, along with red berries and a hint of baking spice. I al ... moreso get some strong plum flavors that carry throughout the long, balanced finish.
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Petite Sirah
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2005 Estate Petite Sirah
Central Coast
Aromas of concentrated blackberry, Marion berry and huckleberry with violet floral aromas that evolve into mocha, molasses and a touch of smoke and earth. Opulent favors of jammy b ... morelack plum and currant with dark chocolate, hint of coffee bean and rich, chunky tannins that compliment the long finish.
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Syrah
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2005 Estate Syrah
Central Coast
Smoky aromas of plums, cocoa and an underlying “meaty” flavor. Plums and dried cherry fruits dominate the palate, with hints of bittersweet chocolate and molé. A smooth velvet ... morey, long finish.
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Cabernet Franc
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2005 Estate Cabernet Franc
Central Coast
Aromas of dark cherry, and cranberries, with a hint of cedar and fresh herbs. Soft, ripe stone fruits such as plums and cherries on the palate. Finishes with smooth tannins and hin ... morets of cassis and star anise. A good choice for those that enjoy the fruit of Cabernet Sauvignon without the heavier characteristics.
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Grenache
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2005 Estate Grenache
Central Coast
Bright aromas of cranberry and strawberry with hints of red cherry. Elements of vanilla and spearmint with a hint of carmel. The smooth and silky texture has flavors or raspberry ... more, strawberry, and bring cranberry. The finish is long and smooth, with soft tannins and sweet berries.
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Pinot Noir
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2006 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains
Ripe strawberry, raspberry and cherry-cola aromas lead to hints of vanilla, brown sugar, nutmeg and cream. Flavors of boysenberry, cherry and cranberry fruit with spice, minerals a ... morend earth rounding out a medium/long finish.
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Viognier
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2007 Estate Viognier
Central Coast
Typical of California Viognier, on the nose I get strong floral notes—honeysuckle and gardenia. Ripe peach lurks amongst the garden of flowers as well. On the palate, peaches and ... more fresh nectarines are the dominant fruit flavors. Honey and a touch of spice round out the finish.
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Chardonnay
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2005 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay
Santa Cruz Mountains
On the nose, I get strong aromas of sweet scented pear, ripe red and golden delicious apple. There is a hint of tropical fruit with a touch of spice....hazelnut, cinnamon and graha ... morem. A faint aroma of apple blossom along with a touch of wet granite or stones. The rich flavors of ripe peaches dominates the mouth, along with a hint of juicy pear and tropical fruits that linger from the mid-palate. The finish is smooth, with traces of nutmeg and vanilla.
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Muscat
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2007 Muscat
Central Coast
The Muscat Blanc opens up with fragrances of perfumed orange and apple blossom, honeysuckle and white peach aromas. On the palate, I get flavors of rich white peach, juicy apricot ... moreand sweet pear flavors with a fresh citrus finish.
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Meritage
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2005 Honduran-Emerald Meritage
Central Coast
Aromas of warm blackberry cobbler with currant, black plum, fresh earth, herb, cedar and a hint of anise. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum, mocha, spice and mineral with r ... moreips, firm tannin on the finish.
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Merlot
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2004 Violet-Crowned Merlot
Central Coast
The color of this wine is intense—deep ruby purple. Aromas of ripe plums, smoky berry fruits and spice. Juicy red currant flavors on the entry, followed with rich, red cherry, bl ... moreack cherry and blackberry flavors extending to the mid-palate. A long finish with spicy oak and velvety fruit. Soft, lush and colorful!
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Syrah
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2005 Black-Chinned Syrah
Central Coast
Dark ruby purple in color with aromas of blueberries and huckleberries. Candied plums. Smoky and meaty with rosemary and black tea. Red cherry and blackberry flavors on the palate ... morewith classic meaty undertones. Long finish with vanilla beans and coffee flavors.
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Zinfandel
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2005 Buff-Bellied Zinfandel
Central Coast
Wild black berry and raspberry fruit aromas along with rose oil, bottle brush with a hint of dill. Blueberry and blackberry jam flavors, touches of red cherry, sweet vanilla and oa ... morek spice on the finish.
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Meritage
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2005 Crimson Topaz Meritage
Central Coast
Aromas of red plum and cherry fruit with driend tobacco, cedar and a touch of smoke. Flavors of black plum and currant and dried sage with a hint of earth and firm tannins on the f ... moreinish. This Meritage was created in the St. Emillion style.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2005 Ruby-Throated Cabernet Sauvignon
Central Coast
Aromas of sweet blackberries and blueberries with hints of rose petals, plum, vanilla and tobacco. I also get some cedar and anise spice. The mouthfeel of this wine is full and ric ... moreh. Flavors of briary berry, currant and plum dominate the palate. Ripe tannins balance the fleshy fruit and leave a long, smooth finish.
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Chardonnay
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2006 Glittering-Throated Emerald Chardonnay (unoaked)
Central Coast
This wine opens up with strong aromas of freshly cut green apple, melon and pear. A bowl full of tropical fruit salad (pineapples, bananas, mangos and papaya) is in there, as well ... moreas a hint of floral apple blossom. On the palate, the refreshing flavors of crisp apple and fresh citrus are balanced with an acidic component. The finish is fairly long considering that there was no oak used when making this wine. I really enjoy the lingering tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and banana.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2007 White-Tufted Sunbeam Sauvignon Blanc
Central Coast
Aromas of grass, gooseberry and meyer lemons jump from the glass, along with a hint of minerality. Flavors of gooseberry translate to the palate, with a pleasant grassy/herbal comp ... moreonent. Citrus fruits and wet stone. Balanced acids make this a nice wine to pair with creamy cheeses.
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Rosé
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2007 Pink-Throated Brilliant Rosé
Central Coast
Beautiful aromas of strawberry pie, rhubarb and granite. Flavors of fresh strawberries, raspberries with a mineral edge to it. Balanced acidity. Very dry, classic European-style.
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Muscat
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2006 Muscat
Fragrant peach, pear and orange blossom aromas with a hint of spice, honeysuckle and ripe melon.
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Grenache
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2004 Estate Grenache
Bright aromas of cranberry and strawberry with hints of red cherry.
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Meritage
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2005 Crimson Topaz Meritage
Aromas of red plum and cherry fruit with driend tobacco, cedar and a touch of smoke. Flavors of black plum and currant and driend sage with a hint of earth and rm tannins on the ni ... moresh. This Meritage was created in the St. Emillion style.
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Cabernet Franc
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2004 Estate Cabernet Franc
Aromas of dark cherry, and cranberries, with a hint of cedar and fresh herbs. Soft, ripe stone fruits such as plums and cherries on the palate...
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Updated on June 27, 2008
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Clos La Chance Wines at http://www.clos.com or calling 408-686-1050 to verify the winery's location.
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