Clos LaChance Winery http://clos.com Beautiful family-owned winery just 20 miles south of Silicon Valley Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:10:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 May 5: Philadelphia Wine Festival http://clos.com/uncategorized/may-5-philadelphia-wine-festival/ http://clos.com/uncategorized/may-5-philadelphia-wine-festival/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:49:48 +0000 JenBilek3 http://clos.com/?p=2032 The 2012 Philadelphia Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday May 5, 2012 at an exciting new venue — Lincoln Financial Field, one of the premier sports stadiums in the country and the home of Philadelphia’s NFL franchise, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Festival will be held on the premium suite level in the SCA Club.

SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012

Details:

Date: May 5, 2012

Time: 2-4:00 PM (Trade Tasting), 5-6:30PM (VIP Tasting), 6:30-9:00PM (Grand Tasting)

Location: Lincoln Financial Field

Event: Philadelphia Wine Festival

 

 

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Details:

Date: June 8-9

Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Cost: TBD

For more information, click here.

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Details:

Date: June 2-3 & 9-10 (Clos LaChance will only be pouring on June 2-3)

Time: 11:00am-5:00pm

Location: Address to come

Cost: $40. This includes 2 weekends, June 2-3 and June 9-10. Click here to buy tickets

The Vintners’ Festival is an opportunity for restaurants and wineries to pair together for the ultimate experience. Many wineries will be pouring their wines at local restaurants for the festival as well as at their own winery locations.

The Vintners’ Festival offers participants a self-guided tour in which they may take part in barrel tasting, meet winemakers’ and enjoy music, art and good food. Visitors are also invited to wander through many of the winery gardens, and welcome to picnic in the picturesque surroundings.

Tickets and the official brochure listing participating wineries along with a map to help guide you to the locations will be available by calling the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association at (831)685-VINE (8463). You may also purchase your commemorative wine glass, which serves as your ticket to taste during the  event!

 

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It’s almost that time of year again for the Morgan Hill Downtown Spring Wine Stroll.  Local businesses host wineries in their stores and restaurants for you to taste and shop!

Details:

Date: April 28th

Time: 1:00pm-5:pm

Location: Downtown Morgan Hill, CA

Cost: $25 for early registration, $35 on day of event

Tickets are available for will call to pick up at the MHDA office or they can be shipped to your home for a minimal convenience fee.

Ticket Shipping

Ships to: Free Local Pick-Up
$2.00 – Local Delivery (Morgan Hill area)
$2.00 – Within United States
Ships from: Morgan Hill, California, United States
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Blend:

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes:

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.

Food Pairings:

-Filet Mignon and braised short ribs with herbs, mushrooms & truffles
-Cheese – Creamy Bleu Gorgonzola, Parmesan, middle-aged Gouda, and very creamy Brie

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Blend:

82% Sauvignon Blanc, 18% Semillon

Tasting Notes:

A very pale straw and crystal clear. On the nose, get aromas of bright citrus fruits, wet grass and lemon rind. A mouth-watering acid on the palate gives way to grapefruits, herbs and lime rinds. Very refreshing.

Food Pairings:

Shrimp, chicken salad and Thai food

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Event Details (broken up by date)

Saturday, March 31st

Location: Clos LaChance Special Pinot Noir Tasting

Time: 11:00am-5:00pm

Event: Pathway to Pinot Paradise

Cost: TBD

Sunday, April 1st

Location: Villa Ragusa in Campbell

Time: 9:00am-5:00pm

Event: Grand Cruz Pinot Paradise Tasting

Cost: TBD

Questions: More information to come

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Details:

Date: Feb. 25th

Time: 2:00-5:00pm (registration starts at 1:55)

Location: Santana Row, San Jose, CA

Event: Wine and Dine Around

Cost: $30 per person (Click here to buy tickets)

Santana Row’s Wine & Dine Around, a benefit for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, pairs exclusive shopping events with fine wine and cuisine to raise awareness of the impact of heart disease and stroke on women.  More than a dozen Santana Row shops and restaurants will host exclusive in-store events featuring complimentary wine and food tastings. Along the way, guests can also learn more about heart-healthy eating and take home recipes from Santana Row restaurants.

Tickets are $30/person and include access to all in-store events, and a signature Santana Row wine glass. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the American Heart Association.

ATTENDEES: No physical tickets will be given upon purchase. A list will be provided at registration.  Registration will be held in the VIA of Left Bank and Sino, outside the Concierge Center. Please bring photo ID of anyone participating. Registration will open at 1:55

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Menu includes:

  • Steamed Dungeness Crab
  • Penne Pasta
  • Mixed Green Salad
  • Sourdough Roll
  • Red Devil Cupcakes

Details:

Date: March 3rd

Time: 1:00PM

Location: Clos LaChance Winery

Event: Crab Feed

Price: $55 for Public

$50 for Wine Club Members

Restrictions: Alcohol not included in price

Tickets/ questions: Call 408.686.1050

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Both days, enjoy a complementary tasting of the 2008 Grenache and 30% off the Grenache with the purchase of 6 bottles or more.

February 25th:

Executive Chef Charles Lewis from the Chef’s Table Catering will be preparing a special recipe specifically for the 2008 Reserve Grenache. On Saturday only, come and try  “Grenache braised stew” samples and take home a recipe card.  (Samples are on first come-first serve basis)

February 26th:

Free Grenache Presentation at CLC:

Estate Sommelier Roy Froom will be offering an educational presentation all about Grenache. Learn about the grape, how and where it is grown, wine characteristics and how it is used at Clos LaChance. This class is complimentary, open to the public and does not require a reservation.

Details:

Date: Sunday, Feb. 26th

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Clos LaChance, Grand Salon

Cost: Free

Contact us:

For more information please call 408.686.1050

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