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Welcome to Glass Half Full, the official blog of Bright Cellars and your one-stop-shop for becoming a more confident wine drinker.

Wine Travel
July 21, 2021

7 Things to Know about Bordeaux

Whether you’re a beginner or a Bordeaux buff, we’re sharing seven things to know about Bordeaux.

Wine Inspiration
Wine Travel
July 12, 2021

How to Drink Wine Like the French

How do you drink wine like the French? French wine drinking culture is all about being in the moment with...

Wine Inspiration
Wine Travel
June 03, 2021

How to Drink Wine Like an Italian

Take a relaxing trip to Italy without leaving your home! Learn how to drink wine like an Italian and master...

Wine Inspiration
Wine Travel
May 19, 2021

How to Recreate a Barcelona Wine Vacation at Home

We wish we could have a plane carry us away to Spain. But recreating a Barcelona wine vacation at home...

Wine Inspiration
Wine Travel
April 16, 2021

How to Recreate a Parisian Wine Vacation at Home

Bored at home? Escape on a Parisian wine vacation without leaving your house using these tips! Taste the best food,...

Wine 101
Wine Travel
March 15, 2021

How To Drink Wine Like The Irish

When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, you probably think beer, whiskey, and Irish coffee. However, wine is still a...

Wine Inspiration
Wine Travel
December 04, 2020

6 Ways to Recreate a Christmas Market at Home

This holiday season, you can treat yourself to a Christkindlmarkt right in your own home. Wondering what a Christkindlmarkt is? Pronounced “Chris-Kindle-Mart,”...

Wine 101
Wine Travel
November 26, 2020

6 Best Family-Friendly Wine Regions to Explore this Fall

Looking for a weekend or day trip getaway with the family? These 6 family friendly wine regions are fun for...

Wine 101
Wine Travel
August 31, 2020

Italy’s Ancient Wine Windows

Italy's Plague era wine windows are one again being used during the COVID-19 outbreak. The perfect way to socially distance...

Wine 101

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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...

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