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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.

Spotlight
October 07, 2020

NEW WINE ALERT: Bushtelly Shiraz

Are you adventurous enough to try this bold Australian wine? Bright Cellars' Bushtelly Shiraz has flavor notes of raspberry, smoke,...

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September 30, 2020

NEW WINE ALERT: Wellfleet Viognier

Meet Bright Cellars' Wellfleet Viognier! This white wine from Lodi, CA has flavor notes of lemon, cantaloupe, orange blossom, and...

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Spotlight>Brands
September 23, 2020

NEW WINE ALERT: Acquaforte Sangiovese

Meet our newest Sicilian wine, Bright Cellars' Acquaforte Sangiovese! This wine features flavors of ripe fruits, dried herbs, and terra...

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September 20, 2020

Meet Cute Oaked Chardonnay

Bright Cellars' Meet Cute oaked Chardonnay is all about celebrating the serendipitous! When day-to-day life is dragging on, pour yourself...

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Sustainability
September 16, 2020

NEW WINE ALERT: Terraform Sustainable Red Blend

Bright Cellars' Terraform Red Blend is a sustainable wine produced in Clarksburg, CA! This ripe & fruit-forward wine is full-bodied...

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September 02, 2020

New Wine Alert: Bright Cellars Herz and Heim Grüner Veltliner

NOW AVAILABLE: Bright Cellars' Herz and Heim Grüner Veltliner from Austria! With notes of lemon and white pepper, this is...

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December 27, 2019

NEW WINE ALERT: Sabelia Red Blend

We're excited to announce our newest wine the Bright Cellars' Sabelia Red Blend! This bold wine features flavors of red...

Spotlight
November 15, 2019

What I'm Drinking: Dancing Juice

I’m at work right now. It's Friday. I work for a wine company, so I can drink at work. I’m...

Spotlight
May 15, 2017

Welcome to From the Cellar

Hi there! Today is a pretty exciting day. Most days are around here, but today is especially great. Welcome to...

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,...

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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