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March 29, 2006
Hummingbird Preservation Seminar Hosted by Clos LaChance Winery
At their Spring Release Party; the event will coincide with the Release of the winery's new Hummingbird Series Wines.
Clos LaChance Winery will host a seminar on the preservation of hummingbirds at the winery on Saturday, April 8. These popular birds have been a part of the Clos LaChance lore since the winery's inception in 1992. Vintners Bill and Brenda Murphy chose the hummingbird as the symbol for the winery due to its territorial nature and ability to chase away other grape-eating creatures from the vineyards. www.clos.com
Trudi Burney, Director of Education at The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, will entertain visitors to the winery with a presentation on preserving and enjoying hummingbirds. She will discuss ways bird watchers can help prevent injury and death to these birds, including tips on creating an ideal environment, caring for injured birds, hummingbird feeders, and more. She will also discuss how people can get involved at The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley to help protect all of nature's creatures.
"This presentation not only speaks to the hearts of bird lovers, but also to our winery's icon," says owner Bill Murphy. "My wife, Brenda, and I chose the hummingbird as the symbol for the winery in 1992 and it continues to be an inspiration for the brand. We're excited to join others in learning more about hummingbirds and helping to preserve them."
This educational event is part of a weekend celebration at the winery on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 to commemorate the inaugural spring release of several new white wines under the Hummingbird Series label. Each of these new white wines is named after a true species of hummingbird that displays similar characteristics to the wine varietal's style. These new releases include:
-- 2005 Pink-Throated Brilliant Rose: The Pink-Throated Brilliant Hummingbird is on the threatened species list and resides in a sub-tropical environment. A blend of Grenache and Syrah grapes, this wine is a classic Rhone-style Rose. It is crisp and dry with a touch of strawberry fruit.
-- 2005 Glittering-Throated Emerald Chardonnay: Glittering-Throated Emerald Hummingbirds are found only in South America. The males have a glittering green throat, while the females are easy identified by a white strip in the middle of the "glittering" green. Similarly, this Chardonnay glitters with flavors. Completely un-oaked, the wine preserves the varietal's tropical fruit flavors.
The winery will also release their 2005 Estate Sauvignon Blanc and 2005 Estate Viognier during the festive weekend. The first day of spring is the ideal time to release and enjoy these white wines, which are sourced from Clos LaChance estate in San Martin, California.
Clos LaChance (www.clos.com) is a family-owned winery located in San Martin, California, 30 minutes south of San Jose and 45 minutes north of the Monterey Peninsula. Owners Bill and Brenda Murphy strive to provide customers with high quality, stylistically consistent wines that are varietally distinct. Clos LaChance takes its name from the small fenced-in area encompassing a vineyard (Clos) and from co-owner Brenda Murphy's maiden name.
The Clos LaChance Winery features a state-of-the-art winemaking facility, estate vineyards and hospitality center. For further information, please visit www.clos.com.
Contacts
Clos LaChance Wines
Cheryl Murphy Durzy, 408-686-1050 ext. 101
cheryl@clos.com
or
Benson Marketing Group
Sean Carroll, 707-254-1167
carroll@bensonmarketing.com
Source: Press Release; “Clos LaChance Winery Hosts Hummingbird Preservation Seminar at Spring Release Party; Event Coincides with the Release of the Winery's New Hummingbird Series Wines,” San Martin, California, March 27, 2006
Posted by fortna at March 29, 2006 10:14 AM
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