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My First Taste of Cambria Winery

08/22/17 | Cape Cod, Sponsored, wine

A Toast with Cambria Winery

This post was sponsored by Cambria Winery as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

There a few things I like more than a crisp, cool glass of wine in the Summer.  It is the perfect ending to a long day or a great addition to any celebration. There is a saying that any day that ends in Y is a great day to drink wine and it is so true!  I could name a dozen amazing reasons to pour out a great glass of wine and recently I had the chance to try two new wines – Cambria’s Benchbreak Chardonnay and Cambria’s Benchbreak Pinot Noir both of which are estate grown and bottled in California’s Santa Maria Valley. They had that high quality, immensely flavorful taste I was looking for and made a casual weekend afternoon in the backyard so much butter.   What makes the wine even better is the musical pairings –  a new approach to experiencing, learning, and talking about wine to encourage conversation and exploration. Check out these two videos that Cambria made, one for each wine: 

When I am drinking wine the type of grape definitely helps dictate the style of music – rosé calls for light, airy, and happy versus a Cabernet Sauvignon which inflicts a more somber mood. I really connected with the Chardonnay Shanty and poured out a glass while enjoying this four part video series. I loved how creative it was and it made me want to take a trip out to California’s Santa Maria Valley! The big piece of advice I have to give to all of you though, make sure you give it enough time in the fridge as the white is definitely much more enjoyable when it is very cold – you can see it from this very chilled and frosty glass.

These photos were taken at my parents house in Cape Cod last weekend and I am SO excited to be heading back up to Massachusetts in a few days to enjoy a long weekend. You better believe there will be a handful of blogger photos shoots that are going to happen and a tremendous amount of relaxing in their gorgeous backyard with some crisp wine. Listening to music really helped bring out the wine and you should all try out the Cambria’s Benchbreak Chardonnay and Cambria’s Benchbreak Pinot Noir four yourself and have these great YouTube videos close by to truly enhance the experience – you can find them Cambria Wines store locator, cheers!

Cambria’s Benchbreak Chardonnay and Cambria’s Benchbreak Pinot Noir from Cambria Winery Cheers with Cambria Winery Cambria’s Benchbreak Chardonnay and Cambria’s Benchbreak Pinot Noir with Cambria WineryEnjoying Cambria Winery Looking at Cambria’s Benchbreak Chardonnay and Cambria’s Benchbreak Pinot Noir

Which of these Cambria Winery wines would you like to try first? 

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Comments

  1. TAMMY says

    August 23, 2017 at 9:20 am

    Another new job for you. Marketing fine wine. (:) You posted this yesterday. I can’t believe I missed this. Boyfriends birthday is coming up next Tuesday and his party is that night. He believes in celebrating the day as it falls. If it was up to him it would be all day and night but some of us have to work. Maybe I get one or two of these and enjoy this with boyfriend to reflect how much fun we been having this summer. On a side note I love your dress and awesome backdrop. I can tell you were having a great time.

  2. Angela says

    August 22, 2017 at 10:29 am

    Looks like a gorgeous spot to relax and sip on some wine!

    xo,
    Angela

  3. Aine says

    August 22, 2017 at 10:18 am

    I have never tried that brand before. Thanks for introducing me to it. Look forward to trying it. I love chardonnays.

  4. Alex says

    August 22, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Looks tempting. I will have to pick up a bottle.

    Alex

  5. Pmd says

    August 22, 2017 at 8:36 am

    Looks like fun time – I will have to try the Cambria Chardonnay and pop on my favorite tunes – Cheers!

  6. Abigail says

    August 22, 2017 at 8:35 am

    I will have to give it a try. Which one did you like the best?

  7. Pam says

    August 22, 2017 at 8:15 am

    I have tried there Chardonnay and really enjoy it.

    Looks like you were having a good time as well. Love the photos too.

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