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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.

Pairing Tips
April 26, 2021

Pairing Wine with Spicy Food

Are you a wine lover who enjoys food that clears out your sinuses and makes your lips tingle? Then this...

Pairing Tips
April 19, 2021

Chocolate and Wine Pairing Guide

Pairing chocolate and wine can be tricky. Make sure to use these chocolate and wine pairing tips next time you...

Pairing Tips
Wine 101
April 06, 2021

If You Like This Beer, Try This Wine

Are you a beer lover? Check out these wines for beer drinkers! The perfect alternatives when you want to switch...

Pairing Tips
April 02, 2021

“Adult Easter Basket” Wine and Candy Pairings

From chocolate bunnies to jelly beans, we’re pairing our favorite Easter candy and wine for the perfect adult Easter basket.

Pairing Tips
February 26, 2021

Wine & Snack Pairings to Enjoy While You Watch the Golden Globes

Roll out the red carpet with these 15 snack and treat ideas, and pair them with wine as you watch...

Pairing Tips
February 19, 2021

Breakfast for Dinner Wine Pairings

Life hack: when you have breakfast for dinner, you can add wine. From sweet to savory, here's how to pairing...

Pairing Tips
February 18, 2021

How to Pair Your Girl Scout Cookies with Wine

Pair wine with your favorite Girl Scout Cookies to easily elevate your annual cookie experience from gorge-fest to relaxed indulgence.

Pairing Tips
February 17, 2021

The Best International Cuisine to Pair with Wine

We asked our Bright Cellars community what kind of international cuisine is best to pair with wine, and here are...

Hosting Tips
Pairing Tips
February 12, 2021

Your Perfect Wine Pairing Guide for Valentine's Dinner at Home

Going out for Valentine's Day is amateur hour. Instead, impress your date with a special meal using this wine pairing...

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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