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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:

  • Special Selections Series.  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.
  • Estate Series. 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.
  • Hummingbird Series. 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.


Special Selections Series: 

2006 Lila’s Cuvee, Rhône Style Blend
2006 Lila’s Cuvee, Rhône Style Blend  -  $50.00
A rich, dark opaque, ruby color. The first and dominant aroma on the nose is a bakers spice, with hints of brambleberry fruit--blackberry, raspberry. Cocoa. Dried cherries and savory spice. Flavors of dried fruits, raspberries, chocolate and cherry pie. That savory component carries through to the mouth, in tandem with a solid acid and tannin base. Will age nicely and pair well with hearty meals.
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2006 Special Selection Series Meritage
2006 Special Selection Series Meritage  -  $50.00
Juicy is a word that comes to mind when smelling and tasting this wine. The acid component combined with a multitude of fruit flavors gives this wine a “juicy” component. But its more than that, because it is not sweet at all. Aromas of cherries, black currants and mint/eucalyptus. Flavors of dried black fruits. A rich mid-palate with hints of vanilla and oregano. A long finish that leaves the mouth watering. Soft tannins and balanced acidity. Drink now or anytime in the next 10 years.
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2007 Biagini Vineyard Pinot Noir
2007 Biagini Vineyard Pinot Noir  -  $50.00
Darker in color then our regular Santa Cruz Mountains blend. Aromas of fresh raspberries, dried cherries, cola and a touch of leather. Hints of bakers spice and vanilla. On the entry to the palate, the cherry flavor follows through, but more of a fresh, dark bing cherry flavor. Mouth-watering acids practically make my stomach growl for a piece of duck or fresh salmon to pair with this wine. A slight earthiness balances well with the fresh fruit—very Burgundian in style. On the finish, the spice combines nicely with the fruit and the earth. Tannins are medium, but balanced out by the cool weather acidity. A really beautiful wine.
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2007 Biagini Vineyard Pinot Noir: Nancy's Block
2007 Biagini Vineyard Pinot Noir: Nancy's Block  -  $50.00
Fairly concentrated purple hues for a Pinot Noir. Aromas of strawberry, rhubarb, graham and sweet cherries. Hints of wet forest floor. Flavors of bright cherry fruit, strawberries and cola. The mid palate holds strong with sweet plums and finishes nicely with an earthy component and a hint of spice.
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2005 Whitestone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Whitestone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon  -  $40.00
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 cassis, plum and blackberries dominate throughout the palate and into the long, smooth finish.
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2008 Biagini Vineyard Chardonnay
2008 Biagini Vineyard Chardonnay  -  $35.00

*NEW RELEASE* Slightly cloudy due to the unfiltered and unfined style of this wine. On the nose, I get butterscotch, butter with toast and fresh applesauce and pear. A rich mouthfeel that confirms the nose—caramel apples, and creamy butter. Toasty oak. High acids are well balanced with the rich oak component of this wine, making it a nice pairing with many foods, including lobster with butter and Chicken Alfredo.
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2008 Liebeler Vineyard Chardonnay
2008 Liebeler Vineyard Chardonnay  -  $35.00

*NEW RELEASE* A slight cloudiness and some remnants of the less the wine was aged on. Fruit aromas: pineapples, bananas, pears, apple crisp and melon. New French oak is apparent. Caramel and vanilla flavors with a touch of smoke. The oak is very balanced with the fruit and solid acidity. Viscous mouthfeel. The flavors of fruit and oak are concurrent with the aromas. Tropical, pears and apples. Vanilla and butterscotch on the finish. Pair with a chicken or fish dish with a creamy, buttery sauce and capers.
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2006 Late Harvest Semillon - Nectar 375mL (half bottle)
2006 Late Harvest Semillon - Nectar 375mL (half bottle)  -  $14.00

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.
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Estate Series: 

2005 Amber's Cuvee Sparkling Wine
2005 Amber's Cuvee Sparkling Wine  -  $40.00
Aromas of crisp green apples and Bosque pears with hints of almonds, gentle pantry spices and slight yeastiness, give this sparkling wine a great nose. The palate runs clean with acidity and is showered with green apples, grapefruit and lime juice with a slight doughiness.  This is a great wine with fresh shucked oysters or some fresh cut strawberries and a delicate cheese.
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2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon  -  $35.00
A dark, opaque, rich ruby red color. So rich in color it almost stains the glass. A very fruit forward nose. Cranberries and black currents with a hint of tobacco, anise and mint leaf. On the mouth, the black currants dominate the palate with dried cranberries and raspberries following as secondary flavors. A peppermint finish with traces of tobacco and vanilla. Bright acidity balances well with the tannins. This will be a great wine to enjoy with a meal.
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2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir  -  $32.00
Bright garnet color with aromas of fresh strawberries, cinnamon, spice and a touch of vanilla. An earthy tone, with a hint of mushroom. The flavors of strawberries carry through, with crème frâiche and notes of coffee and cola. Bright acid and with soft, yet firm tannins. This is a wine that will lay down and age beautifully for 10 years minimum. An intense minerality that is so classic Santa Cruz Mountains rounds out this very balanced, cool climate Pinot Noir. Will pair nicely with lamb, salmon with balsamic sauce and deep fried turkey.
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2006 Estate Grenache
2006 Estate Grenache  -  $30.00
This wine is a little on the dark side for a Grenache. But the concentration of fruit is incredible. Aromas of ripe strawberry and rhubarb pie jump out of the glass, followed by undertones of plums, spice and a hint of vanilla. The strawberry component follows through in the palate, but other red fruits are also apparent. Raspberry and red cherry. The finish is long and has notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. This wine has a very balanced acid and tannin component, making it a great pairing with many foods, including paella, BBQ chicken wings and calamari in tomato sauce. 
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2006 Estate Petite Sirah
2006 Estate Petite Sirah  -  $28.00
Inky, dark opaque purple with a ruby rim. Rich chocolate, plums and blackberries on the nose, with raspberries, vanilla and spice. This is a wine not for the faint of heart. Big fruit is balanced by chewy tannins and a healthy dose of acid. The fruit stands out−baked blackberries and a little blueberry. A spicy finish. This wine begs for rich, hearty meals. Try it with a lasagne or steak au poivre.
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2006 Estate Zinfandel
2006 Estate Zinfandel  -  $28.00

Ripe, full-bodied and powerful, this is a big Zinfandel. The alcohol level is 16%; however, due to excellent weather conditions throughout the picking period of the 2006 vintage, we were able to extend hang-time and balance the fruit flavors with the higher alcohol level, and the heat is balanced with the bright fruit. Sweet raspberries on the nose, ripe plums and figs, along with a cinnamon spice. Dried cherries and raspberries on the palate, hints of cocoa and a rosemary. The finish is long and smooth, and I get a touch of the vanilla at the very end, from the oak ageing.
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2007 Estate Syrah
2007 Estate Syrah  -  $28.00

A deep, opaque ruby color. Aromas of cherries, blackberries, smoke, dill and leather. A hint of all spice. Flavors of dried blackberries and dried strawberries. Meaty. The acidity and tannins are very balanced, but high. This wine will lay down for a few years. Hints of vanilla on the finish, which is long.
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2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay
2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay  -  $22.00
Pale Yellow, starbright. Aromas of butterscotch, caramel, Pineapple, banana, and toasted marshmallow. A rich, milky caramel flavor meshes well the tropical fruit aspect of the wine. The toasty oak is apparent, but balanced. Mid palate acidity through the finish. The last thing I notice is the minerality component that is so classic Santa Cruz Mountains.
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2009 Estate Viognier
2009 Estate Viognier  -  $22.00
*NEW RELEASE* Aromas of strong floral notes and lavender. Tones of stone fruits, grape fruit, honeysuckle and peach cobbler. On the entry, crisp and acidic with citrus flavors. Flavors of lemon zest, orange blossom and carried through with flavors of peach and apricot. The finish is smooth, with traces of nutmeg and vanilla. Pairs well with shrimp with lemon garlic butter, artichoke and parmesan soup, chicken tagine with apricots and almonds, lobster salad with tarragon and fresh oysters.
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2007 Late Harvest Zinfandel
2007 Late Harvest Zinfandel  -  $19.00

A dark ruby red/purple. Great legs when I swirl the glass, showcasing the higher alcohol level of this wine. The nose emanates dried cranberries, caramel, maybe a little lavender. A hint of dusty cocoa and spice. On the mouth, flavors of dried cranberries and dark blackberries are interlaced with vanilla and peanuts. The sweetness and the tannins are very balanced. This wine would pair nicely with a chochocolate crème brulee.
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NV Zinfandel Port
NV Zinfandel Port  -  $19.00

Dark and rich. Aromas of dark chocolate, cherries, figs, brown sugar and baking spices. A slight floral note. Stewed cherries and milky chocolate, vanilla and jammy plum flavors. The higher alcohol balances well with the residual sugars. Long, velvety finish with a hint of white pepper.
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Hummingbird Series: 

2006 Colorful Puffleg Meritage
2006 Colorful Puffleg Meritage  -  $25.00
Aromas of ripe blackberries, candied plums, cocoa and black cherries. Very smooth entry with mellow, fruit flavors. Lots of complexity. Currants, dried cranberries with a hint of rosemary. The finish is incredibly long, with cherry and a touch of vanilla.
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2006 Black-Chinned Syrah
2006 Black-Chinned Syrah  -  $18.00
Intense dark ruby purple in color with aromas of huckleberries and blueberries. Candied plums, smoky and meaty with rosemary and black tea. Red cherry and blackberry flavors on the palate with classic meaty undertones. Long, lingering finish with vanilla beans and coffee flavors. Try the syrah with Roasted Pork with Molé Sauce, Grilled Lamb with Blackberry Sauce, Cheese Plate with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Dry Jack and Peppered Goat Cheese.
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2007 Buff-Bellied Zinfandel
2007 Buff-Bellied Zinfandel  -  $18.00

A dark, ruby purple throughout. Aromas of rich raspberries, cocoa, blackberries and plum fruit. A hint of anise and leafy tobacco. A soft entry with bright fruit flavors that is concurrent with the aromas--raspberries and blackberries. Mid-palate has a strong acid base, which will make this a great wine to pair with food. A hint of sour cherry and dill on the long, soft finish.
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2007 Crimson Topaz Meritage
2007 Crimson Topaz Meritage  -  $18.00
Beautiful, rich ruby red. Practically opaque. Aromas of earthy strawberries and dried cherries, smoke and a hint of rosemary. Intense flavors of jammy fresh fruits−strawberries and cherries with a touch of raspberry. The tannins and acid are well balanced. This will be a great wine with food, especially grilled meats. This wine ready to drink now, but will further develop in the bottle through 2012.
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2007 Ruby-Throated Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Ruby-Throated Cabernet Sauvignon  -  $18.00
A rich, dark purple with a lighter ruby rim. A nose of cranberries, black currant with hints of vanilla and mint. A bit of tobacco and leather as well. The palate is really well structured: a clear beginning, middle and end. The beginning is fruity. Tart cranberries and currants with dark cherry undertones. The middle has an herbaceous/spice component. Baking spice and oregano. The finish is lush and the tannins are soft. This is a Cab that is ready to drink now.
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2007 Violet-Crowned Merlot
2007 Violet-Crowned Merlot  -  $18.00
A dark ruby red with a slightly lighter rim. Aromas of cocoa, dried cherries, tobacco. Notes of dill and a touch of vanilla. Fresh black cherry combined with a bit of rhubarb tanginess on the entry. The dill resonates through the mouth with a touch of vanilla. The finish is lengthy with mouthwatering acids and balanced tannins.
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2009 Monterey County Chardonnay
2009 Monterey County Chardonnay  -  $15.00
*NEW RELEASE* Aromas open with crisp green apples, pears, and bright citrus such as lemon and pineapple. Notes of peach cobbler, honey and a subtle grassiness follow. A strong pallet weight with flavors of fresh citrus and tropical fruits are upheld by a bright acid backbone. This refreshing, unoaked Chardonnay will pair well with fresh grilled fish and vegetal dishes, and can even stand up to spicy, blackened chicken.
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2009 White-Tufted Sunbeam Sauvignon Blanc
2009 White-Tufted Sunbeam Sauvignon Blanc  -  $15.00
*NEW RELEASE* A very pale straw and crystal clear. On the nose, I get aromas of bright citrus fruits, wet grass and lemon rind. A mouthwatering acid on the palate gives way to grapefruits, herbs and lime rinds. A refreshing Sauvignon Blanc that will pair well with food.
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2008 Pink-Throated Brilliant Rosé
2008 Pink-Throated Brilliant Rosé  -  $14.00

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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