CANDY WASHINGTON

WRITER | PRODUCER | ACTOR | MANIFESTATION + SELF-LOVE MUSE

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How Every Cool Girl Is Spending Labor Day Weekend With JaM

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Hi lovelies,

After one of the hottest summer's to date, this Labor Day Holiday Weekend is all about staying cool and refreshed while still having fun in the sun!

That's why I love laughing with my friends, playing poolside in my favorite bathing suit, singing along to my Summer Jams Playlist, and sipping on my favorite JaM Cabernet and JaM Butter Chardonnay wines.

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When prepping for my friends to come over for a poolside Labor Day party, I love to enjoy JaM Cabernet's sweet taste of blackberries, black plums, black currant, cassis, and more. It's the perfect companion while putting together my playlist of my favorite songs that my friends and I love to dance to and sing-a-long with while hanging by my pool.

The fruity JaM Cab hits the spot while making yummy snacks for my friends to nibble on and I like to keep my JaM Butter Chardonnay chilled before we head poolside.

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Don't forget to pack it in a cooler, so every glass stays cold and super refreshing while it melts in your mouth. The creamy taste of Butter is perfect for my palette after taking a dip in the pool, which is why I love to relax poolside and cool off with a refreshing glass because I can taste the stone fruit and baked-lemon notes and enjoying those flavors instantly relaxes me.

Both the Butter and JaM Cab are made using an aging process with JaM Cellars unique blend of oak so both have an intoxicating taste and aroma of vanilla. They're both also created using the distinct and traditional methods of Californian winemaking, so the grapes used are always plump, ripe, juicy, and super-flavorful, so each glass leaves your tastebuds wanting more!

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Plus, the light color of JaM Butter and the red-purple color of the JaM Cab are perfect for playing Wine Tic-Tac-Toe with because it's easy to distinguish the dark x's from the light o's on the board, adding in some extra fun in the sun. 

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Sun Rider Winery Jeep Tours + Cloud 9

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Hi lovelies,

I was lucky enough to snag a spot on the Sun Rider Winery Jeep Tours, which featured a day of wine tasting, a catered lunch, and off-roading, in the scenic and serene Temecula, CA thanks to a Cloud 9 Living Experience. 

My friend Adria joined me and we started our day by grabbing some Starbucks and then taking a mini road trip from West Hollywood, CA to Temecula, CA. Once we got there we were greeted by our awesome and super friendly tour guide. We hopped in the back set of his Jeep, with its top down, and then started on our way for a day of wine tasting and off roading.

Our first stop was to Hart Winery. We got to see to see inside their VIP Barrel Room and learned how the wine was made, from red to white, and the different ways to age the wine whether it's in the wooden barrels or in the new metal large canisters. 

The second winery stop was Leoness Winery where we provided with an experience that included having our own designated attendee to educate us on the wines and serve us. The property was extremely beautiful and we got to do a walking tour of the grounds. 

After this stop we were treated to a yummy lunch outside where we could rest up until our next adventure. The last stop on our wine tour did not disappoint. We enjoyed our final round of wine tasting at the Avensole Winery where we ran into a fun group of girls hosting a bachelorette party.

I can't wait to go back!

Get the skinny of the Sun Rider Winery Jeep Tour:

  • Visit 3 wineries, explore a Barrel Room, sample wine grapes and visit Scenic Oak Mountain
  • Local guide will share history, tales and culture while riding in a 4-door Jeep
  • Sample more than 20 wines and & enjoy a gourmet lunch outdoors looking over the vineyards!
  • Discover the unspoiled, striking beauty of Temecula Valley wine country on this backcountry Winery Jeep Tour!

"Discover the unspoiled, striking beauty of Temecula Valley wine country on this backcountry Winery Jeep Tour!

Not far from Los Angeles or San Diego, the Temecula wine region abounds with stunning views of rolling hills and vineyard vistas. The micro-climate of the South Coast wine region, Temecula Valley, is perfect for wine production. Morning mists, cool summer nights and ocean breezes produce wines that have fresh fruit character and true varietal flavor.

Enjoy 3 sets of tastings at 3 wineries where you'll taste over 20 wines and learn about the vineyards and local history. Savor a delicious picnic lunch overlooking a winery estate.

This charming wine country tour promises a personal experience and will satisfy the wine palate of the novice and experienced wine country explorer alike."