May 09, 2021
No corkscrew? No problem! How to open wine with household items
How to open a bottle of wine with household items when you've lost your corkscrew. And your head.
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Wine 101
Wine 101
May 06, 2021
How to Remove Pesky Red Wine Stains
Do you have a difficult red wine stain? Here are some easy at-home ways to remove red wine stains from...
Tips + How To
Wine 101
April 27, 2021
How to Hold A Wine Glass
When it comes to holding a wine glass, there is technically a “right way” and a “wrong way." We're teaching...
Hosting Tips
Wine 101
April 26, 2021
How to Host an At-home Wine Tasting During Quarantine
Want to host your own at-home wine tasting during quarantine, either virtually with friends or at home with your partner?...
Wine 101
April 23, 2021
Top 10 Wine Tools All Beginners Need
You don't need a bunch of fancy gizmos to truly enjoy wine. But if you're looking to up your game,...
Wine 101
April 22, 2021
What is Sustainable Wine & What Does It Mean for Me?
Eco-friendly wines are all the rage right now. But what is sustainable wine and what does sustainability mean for you...
Tips + Tricks
Wine 101
April 19, 2021
How to Avoid a Wine Hangover
When it comes to a wine hangover, everyone's different but here are some tips and tricks to help avoid, cure...
Wine 101
April 16, 2021
Is Expensive Wine Really Worth It?
Tired of springing for an expensive bottle only to hate it? Let's examine the age-old question: Is expensive wine worth...
Wine 101
April 14, 2021
Wine Name Pronunciation: How to Say These 24 Wine Words
How's your wine name pronunciation? We're teaching you how to pronounce the most commonly mispronounced words and wine phrases.
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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...
Wine 101
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...
Wine 101
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...