October 15, 2021
How to Make Mulled Wine (And Other Fall Cocktails)
There’s just something special about a homemade fall wine cocktail. Here's how to make mulled wine (and other fall cocktails!)
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October 06, 2021
Your new fall drink: Meet Aperol Spritz. It’s been waiting for you.
Aperol Spritz has been declared the go-to drink of the fall. If you’re like me, you’re probably thinking, “Spritz what?”...
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September 06, 2021
September Sangria: The Best of Both Seasons
We don’t know how you guys feel about it, but we are often perplexed by the presence of September. Some...
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August 11, 2021
What We’re Consuming: The Vesper
The name’s Blanc, Lillet Blanc. The Vesper is a great cocktail for someone who wants to serve a creative classic....
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August 05, 2021
Wine Cocktail Recipe: Watermelon Mojito Frosé
Pull out the blender and embrace the Frosé this summer! Introducing the Watermelon Mojito Frosé wine cocktail.
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July 01, 2021
4th of July Cocktail: Red, White Wine, and Blue Sparkler
We're sharing our favorite 4th of July cocktail - a Red, White Wine and Blue Spritzer with strawberries, blueberries, and...
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June 03, 2021
5 Rainbow Cocktails to Celebrate Pride
Pride month is here, and we're celebrating! Drink through the rainbow with these 5 rainbow cocktails.
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April 06, 2021
3 Deliciously Drinkable Low-ABV Wine Cocktails with Fresh-Brewed Ri...
You don't need a lot to make yummy wine cocktails. We teamed up with Rishi to bring you these 3...
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December 15, 2020
5 Holiday Wine Cocktails that AREN'T Mulled Wine
Spritzers, Manhattans, red wine hot chocolate - we're sharing our 5 favorite holiday wine cocktails that aren't mulled wine.
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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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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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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...
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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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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...