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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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