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Welcome to Glass Half Full, the official blog of Bright Cellars and your one-stop-shop for becoming a more confident wine drinker.

Recipes
Wine Inspiration
July 29, 2021

How to Make the Ultimate Barkcuterie Board

  There’s only one thing better than a summer picnic with the sun shining and the wine flowing - having...

Recipes
Wine Inspiration
June 21, 2021

How to Make Your Own Wine Popsicles

Wine popsicles are a perfect summer refreshment! Part childhood throwback, part boozy treat. Find your favorite fruit + wine combination...

Pairing Tips
Recipes
June 07, 2021

Pairing S'mores and Wine: Our 11 Favorite Combinations

S'mores are the ultimate summertime treat! Step up your s'mores game with these 11 s'mores variations and wine pairings. Perfect...

Hosting Tips
Recipes
May 16, 2021

How to Make a Show-Stopping Charcuterie Board

Everyone needs a charcuterie board in their life. Here are 3 steps for making a charcuterie board that is sure...

Recipes
Wine Inspiration
April 21, 2021

Cooking with Wine: Easy or Overwhelming?

We asked our Bright Cellars audience if they're comfortable cooking with wine. Here are the results and some of our...

Recipes
April 04, 2021

5 Healthy Weeknight Dinner + Wine Pairings That Taste Delicious

Weekdays are busy & it can be hard to come home and cook!.Try these 5 healthy weeknight dinner and wine...

Recipes
February 22, 2021

15 Wine And Sheet Pan Recipe Pairings That Will Save You Time

These 15 sheet pan recipes will save you time and pair great with wine. Explore our sheet pan recipes and...

Recipes
January 28, 2021

8 Slow Cooker Recipes + Wine Pairings

Fall slow cooker recipes and wine pairings are perfect for a simple weeknight dinner! All you do is throw in...

Recipes
Wine Cocktails
July 23, 2020

Our 12 Favorite Summer Wine Cocktails

Nothing is better than relaxing with a nice cocktail. Here are 12 of our favorite wine cocktails that are perfect...

Wine 101

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Wine 101
May 11, 2022

From the Judge's Corner: Wine Competitions Explained

Our own Julie Albin recently judged two wine competitions in London – the International Wine Challenge and Decanter World Wine...

Wine 101
May 02, 2022

What’s the Deal with Chilling Red Wine?

Should red wines be chilled? The short answer: yes, but don’t go tossing any red wine in your fridge. Here...

Wine 101
April 14, 2022

7 Things to Know About Malbec Wine

You know about the ever-popular Cabernet Sauvignon, and you probably know a thing or two about Merlot. It’s time we...

Wine 101
Wine Facts
April 07, 2022

What Is a Red Blend Wine?

What is a red blend wine and why do winemakers blend wines? We're explaining the magical process that is blending...

Wine 101
March 16, 2022

A Beginner’s Guide to Different Types of White Wine

Not sure where to start with white wine? Here are the most common types of white wines you'll see at...

Wine 101
Wine Facts
February 09, 2022

How to Talk About Wine: Wine Terms to Know

From tannin to terroir, here's how to talk about wine and the top wine terms to know for your next...

Wine 101
January 27, 2022

What Are Wine Sulfites & Which Wines Are Low Sulfite Wines?

Sulfites get a bad rap in the wine world, but the truth is, they’re essential to the winemaking process. So,...

Wine 101
January 21, 2022

What is Wine Sediment and How Does It Get In My Glass?

In your wine lifetime, you may have experienced wine sediment - traces of the winemaking process left in wine that...

Wine 101
January 14, 2022

Can Wine Freeze? 3 Hacks for Frozen Wine

We know hard alcohol can’t freeze, but can wine freeze? Here's the explanation you've been waiting for and a few...

Wine 101
January 12, 2022

Red Wine vs White Wine: What’s The Difference?

We're sharing the fundamental differences of red wine vs. white wine, plus how you should serve both types of wine.

Wine 101
December 31, 2021

Sparkling Wine VS Champagne: What’s the Difference?

As we ring in the New Year, it’s important to address this surprisingly common question - what is the difference...

Wine 101
November 29, 2021

Winter Wine: The Best Winter Reds

There’s nothing like cozying up next to a fire with a glass of winter wine in hand. Here are the...

Wine 101
November 12, 2021

How to Open a Bottle of Wine

Grab your corkscrew and your favorite Bright Cellars wine - we're teaching you how to open a bottle of wine...

Wine 101
November 04, 2021

How to Read a Wine Label

Deciphering wine labels can be downright confusing. Today we're teaching you how to read a wine label in four easy...

Tips + Tricks
Wine 101
October 29, 2021

How to Taste Wine

How to Taste Wine in 3 Easy Steps https://youtu.be/yZiVhcLNCto Anyone can drink wine, but tastin’ wine ain’t easy. In order...

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