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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.

Pairing Tips
October 08, 2022

Wine and Pierogi Pairings For National Pierogi Day!

Happy National Pierogi Day! This Polish dumplings can be savory or sweet. Here are 7 wine and pierogi pairings to...

Pairing Tips
Wine 101
September 17, 2021

9 Wines to Try Based on Your Favorite Juice

These 9 wines for juice lovers are all based off you go-to morning hydration. Whether it's a glass of OJ...

July 26, 2021

12 Wine and Ice Cream Pairings

Yup, wine and ice cream pairings! Isn't being an adult kind of fun? Use these tips to pair your favorite...

May 05, 2021

6 Tacos and Wine Pairings

We're combing taco Tuesday and wine Wednesday with this wine and tacos pairing guide! These 6 taco and wine pairings...

April 28, 2021

6 Sushi and Wine Pairings

Here are 6 wine and sushi pairings to help you find the best wine for your sushi night! If you're...

Pairing Tips
Wine 101
April 06, 2021

If You Like This Beer, Try This Wine

Are you a beer lover? Check out these wines for beer drinkers! The perfect alternatives when you want to switch...

February 15, 2021

Mardi Gras Wine & Cajun Creole Food Pairings

When you pair Cajun and Creole favorites with the right wine, you've got yourself a party. Explore our Marti Gras...

Pairing Tips
February 08, 2021

A Pairing Guide for Pizza & Wine

Whether you’re ordering from your local brick oven spot or you like to craft your own pizza, this guide is...

January 22, 2021

Pairing Wine with Warming Winter Soups & Stews

Every warm night needs a warm bowl of soup. We're sharing our 15 favorite wine and soup pairings for winter.

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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