November 23, 2021
Your Favorite Wine Cocktails, Ranked
There’s something special about the seasons changing. It’s the perfect time to try a new wine or get out of...
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September 07, 2021
Which Wine Are You Excited to Drink This Fall?
Which Wine Are You Drinking This Fall? Now that Labor Day weekend is behind us, it’s officially time to set...
By The Numbers
July 08, 2021
How Soon Do You Drink Your Wine?
We’ve got to know - are you the kind of wine drinker who gets your Bright Cellars box in the...
By The Numbers
June 24, 2021
The Best Summer Wine Cocktails, Ranked
From Sangria to Mimosas, we asked our Bright Cellars audience about the best summer wine cocktails and here are the...
By The Numbers
April 14, 2021
Is Your Wine Word Insecurity Showing?
Is your wine word insecurity showing? Whether you get embarrassed mispronouncing wine words or couldn't care less, we've got your...
By The Numbers
Wine Facts
March 31, 2021
Organic, Sustainable, Biodynamic: What's the Difference?
When you’re on the hunt for the perfect bottle of wine, do you look for wines that are sustainable, organic,...
By The Numbers
Wine 101
March 01, 2021
What’s the Deal with Decanting Red Wine?
We asked our Bright Cellars community about decanting their red wine, and the results seem to tell all. Do you...
By The Numbers
December 20, 2020
Is Sparkling Wine Just For Special Occasions?
Answer: not necessarily. Some people may think bubbly is only appropriate for sipping on New Year's Eve, clinking at...
By The Numbers
December 01, 2020
How Much Do You Spend When Gifting Wine?
This week we asked the Glass Half Full readers, how much do you spend when gifting wine? $10-20? Maybe $30-50?
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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...
Pairing Tips
Wine 101
October 07, 2021
Fall Wine Favorites: White Wine Edition
Who said you couldn’t drink white wine after Labor Day? Here's a list of the best fall wine, white wine...
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