June 22, 2018
5 Ways to Repurpose Your Used Wine Corks
Now I understand there’s a fine line between hoarding and collecting, but every time I get to the end of...
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June 19, 2018
How to Make Wine Popsicles
Picture this: you’re melting under the sweltering summer sun, and your mouth is watering for something cool, refreshing and delicious....
Wine Inspiration
June 12, 2018
4 Hacks for Your Leftover Wine
Sometimes we all fail at finishing a bottle of wine. Whether it be the result of an exhausting day, having...
Wine Inspiration
December 20, 2017
#Winesday: Wine-ter Solstice 2017
The Winter Solstice occurs on December 21st this year. Its the shortest day and longest night of 2017, and it...
Wine Inspiration
October 09, 2017
Fight Night, Wine Edition: France V. Italy
Step right up to witness the fight of your life. Year after year we watch two countries battle it out...
Pairing Tips
Wine Inspiration
September 27, 2017
#Winesday: Which wine should you pair with your favorite board game?
If there’s one thing the Bright Cellars crew loves (almost) as much as wine, its a little friendly competition. Take...
Wine Inspiration
September 25, 2017
I used red wine as fabric dye, and here's what happened:
What if I used red wine to dye an entire shirt? That way, when I spill more wine on it...
Pairing Tips
Wine Inspiration
September 12, 2017
Wines to Fall for: What to Drink this Autumn
FALL IS OFFICIALLY HERE! Can you tell I’m excited? Let’s face it, fall is the best. You can try and...
Wine Inspiration
September 06, 2017
Livin' La Vino Loca: My Austrian Wine Experience
My year in Austria started out with me asking for mustard instead of soap when I wanted to wash my...
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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...
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...