Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin 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.
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 and the 2005 Glittering-Throated Emerald Chardonnay
 Details: www.clos.com.
