Clos LaChance
Clos LaChance makes a number of wines with grapes sourced from various AVAs. Owners Bill and Brenda Murphy produce an excellent Chardonnay with grapes from the Santa Cruz Mountains.
| Region: | San Francisco Bay Area |
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| Sub Region: | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Wine: | View all wines |
Clos LaChance is owned by Bill and Brenda Murphy. The couple originally planted Chardonnay vines in their backyard and made wine for their friends. In 1992, they produced their first commercial vintage.
The Clos LaChance Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay is a great value. This wine’s high acidity mingles beautifully with its concentrated fruit flavors and subtle oak. Bill and Brenda Murphy also make wine with grapes from the Sierra Foothills. Their El Dorado Zinfandel is a medium bodied, fruit driven wine with velvety tannins.
Clos LaChance also buys Chardonnay grapes from Vanumanutagi Vineyard, which is owned by Fernwood Cellars. This is a single vineyard Chardonnay that has no residual sugar, but tastes slightly sweet because of its pronounced cinnamon and vanilla notes from being aged in oak. This is balanced by crisp, citrus flavors.
-->Latest News – Clos LaChance
- Dec 20, 2006
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Santa Cruz Mountains’ Clos LaChance Winery is set to hold a series of eight Fireside Fridays starting January 12th.
Santa Cruz Mountains’ Clos LaChance Winery is set to hold a series of eight Fireside Fridays starting January 12th.
bradny said:
Hi Dom, thanks for the updates about new releases and events at Clos LaChance. I'm very interested in trying your new Pinot.
Posted 172 days ago.
domthesomm said:
psssssst.....did you hear yet??? Clos LaChance Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir listed by Food and Wine Magazine (May 08) as one of the 30 BEST Pinot Noir's!! Did you also hear that they have a 90pt Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and a 92pt Meritage...Come in for a taste!! Come and ask for Dominic @ Clos LaChance and mention you read this post and get a FREE TASTING and a 10% discount off your purchase!!! See you soon! DomtheSomm!
Posted 173 days ago.
domthesomm said:
Clos LaChance just wrapped up their Fireside Friday season and looking forward to our popular "Time for Wine" which starts in May. Stay tuned, as I will update more information as it comes available!
Posted 173 days ago.