January 13, 2021
Can Light Hurt Your Wine?
Does light affect wine? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Good thing there are many tips and tricks for storing your...
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December 11, 2020
How to Make a DIY Wine Rack - 5 Ways
DIY wine racks don't have to be complicated! These 5 DIY wine racks are perfect additions to your at-home wine...
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Wine 101
December 01, 2020
How to Gift Wine: Your Holiday Season Guide
Trying to find the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life? Here how to properly gift wine –...
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November 19, 2020
The Best Wine-related Black Friday Deals for 2021
Black Friday is looking a little bit different this year, but there are some great sales happening. You won't want...
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August 18, 2020
Survey Results: How Do You Store Your Wine?
How do you store your wine? Maybe a wine rack? Or a fancy wine fridge? This week we asked the...
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Wine 101
February 06, 2020
How to Care for Your Wine Glasses
Everything you need to know to care for your wine glasses and ensure they won't detract from your wine's flavors...
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Wine Inspiration
August 15, 2018
How to Repurpose Your Wine Bottles
Now we know you don’t need an excuse to drink more wine, but there are plenty of cute and crafty...
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October 10, 2017
#Winesday: D.I.Y. Spooky Wine Crafts
Halloween is almost here, and you know what that means…It’s time to get (witch)crafty! Call up your go-to winos, polish...
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September 06, 2017
#Winesday: How to Order Wine at a Restaurant
Ordering wine at a restaurant can be a complex affair, but it doesn’t need to be! Before a night out,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...