Author: Sara Renee
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Experience Cambria Hotel Calabasas
As far back as I can recall, I had only ever thought of The City of Calabasas as home to a long list of celebrities including the infamous Kardashian family. In addition, the city had really only been an area I would drive through occasionally on my way from Southern California back home to Napa…
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One of the most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley
Hey you…yes you! Thank you SO much for stopping by my page and reading along, I really appreciate it! Now, I am a bit late to the game on posting this blog article and sharing one of my favorite winery experiences in Napa Valley. As some of you know, I recently moved back to wine…
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Wine taste in a French Château in Napa Valley
Slowly peeling back the foil, all while carefully pressing a firm grip to the top of the cage. Holding the base of the bottle securely in the other hand. Slightly tilting the exquisite bottle forward, and untwisting the metal base of the wire cage that locks the cork into place. Carefully beginning to twist the…
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REWINED BY traveling vineyard
REWINED BY TRAVELING VINEYARD I have always enjoyed ordering my wine online because I love to shop and find the best prices and new wines I want to try all in the comfort of my own home. I think it is important having the option to mix and match your wine selections as well! That…
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A Napa getaway
A few weeks ago my best friend and I traveled to Napa for a little girls getaway. I wanted to share our travel experiences and how we had such an amazing time! Napa Valley recently moved into the “red tier” which means businesses are opening up more and they can now offer indoor dining! STAY…
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healthy FOOD and WINE pairings
Hey everyone thank you for visiting my page! It is the New Year and I know a lot of people aim to start the year off with healthier eating habits. If “Dry January” isn’t for you, but you are still wanting to include some healthier options to pair with your favorite wines, don’t worry I…
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My selection of pinot noirs for the new year
Happy New Year everyone and thank you for visiting! This is a time when new beginnings and new goals are set for 2021. While everyone is ready for 2021 begin, it is also the perfect opportunity to pour a glass of delicious Pinot Noir from some past vintages! Over this holiday season I decided to…
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2020 – What nobody expected
Hello and thank you so much for taking the time to visit my page, I truly appreciate it! Welcome to my Bordeaux Blonde site, a place where I share my love of wine, travel, and fashion. Today, I want to share something a little more personal as I reflect on this crazy and this unpredictable…
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MacRostie Winery
Hello everyone and welcome to winery Wednesday! Today I am talking all about a winery I recently visited in beautiful Sonoma Valley. We began our day at the beautiful MacRostie Winery located specifically in the up and coming Healdsburg wine region. The drive into the winery alone through acres of vineyards, sun-kissed with autumn colors,…
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It’s Premiere Release Week!
Thank you for stopping by and visiting my Bordeaux Blonde page! Today I wanted to share some important information that is taking place in the wine world! Some of the most unique, rarest, and highly coveted wines are being released! Now, this year has definitely been a year none of us could have predicted. We…
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24 Hour Wine Country Getaway in Yountville
Hello friends! Thanks for stopping by my blog here at Bordeaux Blonde. I have a full recap from the most perfect 24 hours in wine country to share with you! More specifically I spent this trip in the town of Yountville. If you haven’t visited Yountville yet, you need to add this small but mighty…
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Celebrate with Libbey!
Hello and welcome to my Bordeaux Blonde page, thank you so much for visiting! Now, if you have been following along for a while you know I LOVE a great wine glass. As I have continue to grow my passion for wine and learn more, it is amazing to see how the wine glass can…
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Cakebread Cellars
If you have had the opportunity to visit Napa Valley and have driven on Highway 29 you know it is a scenic drive filled with winery after winery. One of the most iconic wineries on this drive is none other than the beautiful Cakebread Cellars. The winery was first built back in 1973 in beautiful…
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An Italian Dream with Caposaldo Wines
Do you dream of someday visiting the rolling hills and breathtaking landscape of iconic Italian wine regions? Envision sipping on delicious wine varietals harvested from Tuscany, Veneto, and Lombardy, all produced with the intent of creating beautiful wines. It has always been a bucket list goal of mine to travel to Italy and experience wine…
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Faustini Wines
My perception and thoughts about wine have significantly changed over the years. Wine now means a way to bring people together and inspire conversation with those you are surrounded by. Whether it be hosting a holiday meal, to learning how wine is made, to going wine tasting, or from one of my wine Wednesday evenings,…
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12 Fire Wines from Texas
Howdy y’all and welcome to my page Bordeaux Blonde, thank you so much for visiting! It may come as a surprise as I have always lived in California, but I am a huge country fan and I was raised on country music. I have a lot of family that lives in Texas. That is why…
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Wine time with Delysia Chocolatier
Welcome everyone to my page and thank you so much for visiting! I am very excited to share a tasty new at home activity I know we will all enjoy! Now, I know that the scenery for our “usual” wine and food tasting experiences have looked a little different lately as we are all spending…
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Winery Wednesday with Clos du Val
Hello and welcome to an exciting edition of Winery Wednesday! Today I am happy to share all about one of my favorite wineries to visit in all of Napa Valley, Clos Du Val. Now you may have seen Clos Du Val in your local grocery or wine store, but did you know a few years…
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Wine Books for Quarantine
Hello and thank you for visiting my page! In this edition of Wine Wednesday I wanted to share some popular wine books you can read during these crazy quarantine times. As I am now in the sixth week of shelter in place here in Southern California, I am looking to continue my wine education…and not…
