february Wine Club Release
Below is a summary about each wine released this quarter.
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2018 lILA'S CUVEENamed after Bill and Brenda's Granddaughter, this wine is filled with joy. Savor aromas ripe raspberry, and black pepper with flavors of prune, dark chocolate, and dates. Blend: 43% Syrah, 29% Carignane, 14% Grenache, 14% Petite Sirah |
2020 petit verdotThe Clos LaChance Petit Verdot, is true to its historical nature, being a dry red wine that is one of the Bordeaux varietals we have here at our Estate. Its heavyweight, full-bodied structure and unique floral aromatic characteristics mixed with hints of sage, dried herbs, and berries, makes it a go to wine for those looking to pair a red wine with Blend: 100% Petit Verdot |
2020 proprietary red blendThis blend is a true labor of love for Winemaker, Jason Robideaux, as it allows him to showcase the fruit and terroir that truly shines in the Santa Clara Valley. Savor aromas of brambleberry, pepper, and light oak with flavors of blackberry, cooking spice, and dark chocolate. Blend: 42% Grenache, 25% Carignane, 17% Petite Sirah, 16% Alicante Bouschet |
2019 joli meritageThe JoLi Meritage is one of the flagship wines that define the designate program at Clos LaChance. This traditional Bordeaux style blend is crafted with the finest grapes from the best blocks and uses the best French Oak barrels on the market. Blend: 43% Malbec, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Petit Verdot |
2019 murphy's choice pinot noirThe Murphy’s Choice Pinot Noir is classic representation of what set Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir’s apart from the rest of the world. Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir’s are known for their earthy characteristics with hints of mushroom and prominent acidity, and this Pinot Noir is a perfect example of that. Blend: 100% Pinot Noir |
2018 whitestone cabernet sauvignonThe Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has always been a top performer for quality and is the flag ship for all tiers and of the Clos LaChance portfolio. Savor earthy aromas of green pepper and plum, with flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and plum. Blend: 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon |
2021 hadley's cuveeHadley’s Cuvée is a vibrant White Wine Blend named after Winemaker Jason Robideaux’s daughter. The wine and blend is as bold and full of life as its namesake and was first created in 2012 the year she was born. The idea of Hadley’s Cuvée is to create a unique blend often not found in the industry and bring together bold and complex characteristics to delight and engage the palate. Blend: 39% Sauv Blanc, 32% Marsanne, 20% Viognier, 9% Semillon |
2021 marsanneThe first ever release of a single varietal designate Marsanne was back in 2018. As a newly planted block in the Estate Vineyard, it took only 3 harvests for the Marsanne varietal to start to shine. The single varietal Marsanne will only be released when the quality meets the high standards required; 2021 was one of those years. Enjoy aromas of white pepper and cherry blossoms, with flavors of wild herbs and kettle corn. Blend: 100% Marsanne |
2017 reserve grenacheThe 2017 Clos LaChance Reserve Grenache comes from old world style head trained vines on the Estate Vineyard in Santa Clara Valley, with vines that grow vertically allowing for all the fruit to hang on the outer edges of the vine giving maximum sun exposure and a more complex grape with thicker skins. Scents of cherry and white pepper with flavors of tart cherry and licorice. Blend: 100% Grenache |
2020 reserve chardonnayThe Clos LaChance Reserve Monterey County Chardonnay is sourced from premium vineyards spread throughout the iconic growing region. The grapes sourced for this wine come from a mix of coastal climates to warm valley floors, giving it the complexity that shows through in the final product. Aromas of apricot, apple, and oak, with flavors of honeysuckle and peach. Blend: 100% Chardonnay |