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Welcome to Blonde Tasting, a wine community designed to assist and support your journey with wine through education, inspiration and hopefully a bit of entertainment. We are rooted in the belief that the world of wine should be enjoyed by all, and strive to make it feel approachable. Let's explore the wonderful wine world, together!

Marimar Estate: A Woman-Owned California Winery Sprouted from a Spanish Dynasty

Shannon Gartner

11 min

Marimar Estate: A Woman-Owned California Winery Sprouted from a Spanish Dynasty

The California winery, Marimar Estate, of Torres family fame adjusting to COVID-19 and staying optimistic about the future

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Is the New Wine Tasting Experience Palatable in 2020?

Shannon Gartner

9 min

Is the New Wine Tasting Experience Palatable in 2020?

A glimmer of hope for us all. Yes, we’re going to be living in a new reality for a while, but California wine countries are open again!

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How to Taste Wine

Shannon Gartner

5 min

How to Taste Wine

An in-depth guide to wine tasting with wine terms to help you communicate with others

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Chad Melville, A Winegrower Blending the Old and New World

Shannon Gartner

10 min

Chad Melville, A Winegrower Blending the Old and New World

The Melville wines showcase an "Old World approach [to] wine growing and then this beautiful California cold climate fruit."

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30 Best Wines for Summer

Shannon Gartner

10 min

30 Best Wines for Summer

What are good wines for summer? Here are 30 great wines, including whites, roses and reds, that are perfect for warm weather.

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Pinot Noir: A Persnickety, Piquant Pleasure

Shannon Gartner

5 min

Pinot Noir: A Persnickety, Piquant Pleasure

Pinot Noir: Everything you need to know about Pinot Noir including the top 25 Pinot -producing wine regions to look for.

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Oh When the Saints(bury) Go Marching In...My Mouth

Shannon Gartner

4 min

Oh When the Saints(bury) Go Marching In...My Mouth

Saintsbury: A Carneros, California based Pinot House producing consistently quality with vineyard bottlings meeting a range of palates.

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Come Quickly, I'm Tasting 3 Michelin Stars...but It Feels Like 2

Shannon Gartner

5 min

Come Quickly, I'm Tasting 3 Michelin Stars...but It Feels Like 2

The Restaurant at Meadowood - the best (and worst) parts of a Michelin 3-star dining experience.

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