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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.

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Wine Inspiration
June 17, 2021

6 Black Wine Professionals to Celebrate this Juneteenth

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we're proud to amplify the stories of four Black wine professionals who are taking the wine...

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June 03, 2021

New Wine Alert: Vidriado Malbec

New to Bright Cellars, our Vidriado Malbec is grown at the top of the world - high elevation Mendoza, Argentina.

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June 01, 2021

It Gets Better x Bright Cellars: Embrace Your Journey

During June 2021, Bright Cellars is donating 50% of select memberships to the It Gets Better Project to empower LGBTQ+...

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May 28, 2021

New Wine Alert: World Line Malbec

Introducing our Word Line Malbec from Lodi, CA! This medium-to-heavy-bodied red wine has flavors of ripe fruit, earth, and spice.

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May 21, 2021

NEW WINE ALERT: Apostate Pinot Noir

If you’re looking for an easy drinking red wine for the summer, Apostate Pinot Noir flaunts notes of red fruit...

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March 31, 2021

New Wine Alert: Voyage Dans Le Vent Red Blend

Introducing our newest Bordeaux blend - Voyage Dans Le Vent. This French Red Blend has notes of earth, brown baking...

Spotlight
March 10, 2021

NEW WINE ALERT: Sophonisba Pinot Noir

Introducing our highly anticipated Sophonisba Pinot Noir - a balanced red wine with notes of raspberry, cherry, vanilla, and oak.

Spotlight
February 23, 2021

New Wine Alert: Mise En Abyme Red Blend

Introducing our Mise En Abyme red blend. This Bordeaux-style red has notes of red fruits, dried herbs, and earthy aromas.

Spotlight
February 09, 2021

Brand Spotlight: Dead Stars & Black Holes Pinot Grigio

Get to know our Dead Stars and Black Holes Pinot Grigio - a premium white wine showcasing flavors of grapefruit,...

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...

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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,...

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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...

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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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