History
In 1987, co-owners Bill and Brenda Murphy decided to plant a few rows of Chardonnay in their Saratoga backyard. A few years later, the wines produced from this small backyard vineyard were good enough to sell. It was at this point that Clos LaChance formed into a commercial winery. The first released wines were from the 1992 vintage. The next 15 years would take the Murphy's from 200 cases of wine produced to 80,000; 3/4 of an acre to 150 acres planted and 20 full-time and 25 seasonal employees. Clos LaChance Winery takes its name from the small fenced-in area encompassing a vineyard (Clos) and from co-owner Brenda Murphy's maiden name (LaChance). The Murphy's chose the Hummingbird as the winery's symbol for both its aesthetic beauty and its ability to keep other birds away from the grapes. Together with their daughters, Bill and Brenda have created a multi-generational, family-owned and operated winery. It is their dream that the third generation will take over the business someday.
Specialties
Clos LaChance is a family-owned and operated winery that has been around for nearly twenty years serving the highest quality wine from our little corner of the Central Coast in the Santa Clara Valley. We are a certified sustainable vineyard and winery with limited availability for private events. There's lots to enjoy here at Clos LaChance. Call us or stop in today to learn more about our wines and come in for a tasting!