Stel + Mar

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Written By Catherine Courtney

Stel + Mar

GRAPES: Undisclosed

VINTAGE: Undisclosed

REGION: California

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 12.7%

PRICE: $10.99

With temperatures creeping close to the 100-degree mark in Nashville, it’s the perfect time to pop open the bottle of rose and binge-watch Bridgerton. Stel+Mar rose was one of the many bottles I grabbed during my weekly Trader Joe’s run, and I couldn’t be more excited. This is one of the few wines that has information on the wine producer, and Wine Enthusiast rated it as a BEST BUY in 2023!

Aside from being a new bottle, I loved the label artwork. Stel+Mar has commissioned Stephanie Cheng, a Toronto-based freelance designer, illustrator, and screen printer. She does a remarkable job channeling that vintage beach vibe.

Stel+Mar Winery, based in California, is known for its innovative approach to wine production and marketing. They were founded with the intent of making high-quality wines that are accessible and enjoyable for everyday occasions. The winery focuses on producing wines that offer great value without compromising on taste. Stel+Mar offers a variety of wines, including popular varietals like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir.

Without further ado, let’s jump into the tasting details, shall we?

Tasting Notes:

  • Salmon hue

  • Light, crisp, and refreshing

  • Notes of strawberry, peach, and citrus ( maybe even a hint of watermelon)

  • Well balanced acidity

  • Subtle minerality

Verdict:

This is a no-brainer, y’all. Highly rated wine, affordable price point, gorgeous label art, not to mention that a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the National Park Trust. Easily one of the best rosés I’ve had in a while, and dare I say it’s as good as Whispering Angel? Grab a bottle and let me know your thoughts!

For more information on this vineyard and its wine production, click HERE.

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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