August 03, 2021
Like This Red Wine? Try This White Wine.
Are you a lover of red wine but maybe want to try somethings new? Try these 6 white wines for...
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July 18, 2021
9 Summer Wine Accessories All Beginners Need
Wine can be intimidating when you first start out. Use these 9 wine tools for beginners and you'll easily become...
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June 21, 2021
Terroir: Taste the Place
Terr-what? Our thoughts exactly! Simply put, terroir (pronounced ‘ter-wahr’), is the reason why Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France tastes different...
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June 15, 2021
How to Use Wine Tasting Terms Like a Pro
If you’ve ever taken a sip of wine but didn’t know how to describe the flavor you’re experiencing, these wine...
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Wine Inspiration
June 14, 2021
The 5 Best Red Wines for Summer
Red wine can be enjoyed any time of the year! These 5 summer red wines are great for sipping at...
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June 13, 2021
9 Wine-focused Ways to Make Your Summer More Glamorous
Social distancing summer, here we come! Try out these 9 wine-focused ways to help make your summer more glamorous after...
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May 18, 2021
The 6 Most Common Wine Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Are you guilty of making these mistakes? No judgement. Learn about the six most common wine mistakes and how to...
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Wine Facts
May 13, 2021
Red Wine May Be Healthier Than You Thought
Red wine can be healthy in moderation! A recent study found that red wine may help protect your heart from...
Tips + Tricks
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May 12, 2021
How to Store Wine
You know the feeling, right? When you come home with a new bottle of wine and feel like a kid...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...