October 01, 2020
What’s Your Favorite Wine + Cheese Pairing?
This week we asked Glass Half Full reader what's their favorite cheese and wine pairing? The results are in, the...
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September 17, 2020
10 Ways to Pair Donuts and Wine
We all have sweet tooth cravings! Try these 10 donut and wine pairings to help curb your sweets cravings with...
Wine Inspiration
August 16, 2020
What’s the First Wine Region You Want to Visit Post-COVID?
What's the firs twine region you want to visit post-COVID? The travel itch is crazy right now. So, what wine...
Wine Inspiration
August 10, 2020
By The Numbers: What’s Your Go-To Red Wine Varietal?
This week we asked the Glass Half Full community what their go-to red wine varietal was. So sit back, and...
Wine Inspiration
August 10, 2020
By the Numbers: What is the First Wine Activity You Want to do Post...
2020 has been a wacky one! This week we asked the Glass Half Full community what is the first wine...
Wine Inspiration
August 04, 2020
5 Ways to Stay Connected with Friends When You Feel Faraway
Life can get busy and sometimes it is hard to connect with friends that feel a lifetime away. Use these...
Wine Inspiration
August 04, 2020
By The Numbers: What’s Your Favorite Excuse to Drink Wine?
Having a glass of wine after a long day is the perfect way to unwind. What's your favorite excuse to...
Wine Inspiration
August 03, 2020
What’s Your Favorite Food + Wine Pairing?
This week we asked the Glass Half Full readers, what's their favorite food + wine pairing? Which pairing do you...
Wine Inspiration
July 30, 2020
5 Wine Pairings for Your Summer Reading List
The summertime is meant for relaxing on the beach with a book! Use these 5 book and wine pairings to...
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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,...
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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...
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...