Clos LaChance Winer
Clos LaChance Winery, located in San Martin CA (about 30 miles south of San Jose) is a fully operational winery and tasting room. We have over 150 acres of estate vineyards, creating wines of quality and varietal distinction.
We invite you to visit our Tasting Room (open most days from 11-5), set amongst the rolling hills of California’s original wine country. Picnic facilities and bocce ball available. Please visit www.clos.com for more information about our wine club, tours, live music events and more.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
