December 01, 2023
7 Wine Gift Ideas for Everyone On Your List
When in doubt, gift wine. Here are some helpful ideas for gifting to the wine lovers on your list this...
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wine lovers!
Welcome to Glass Half Full, the official blog of Bright Cellars and your one-stop-shop for becoming a more confident wine drinker.
Tips + Tricks
Spotlight
December 01, 2023
NEW WINE ALERT: Sabelia Red Blend
We're excited to announce our newest wine the Bright Cellars' Sabelia Red Blend! This bold wine features flavors of red...
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...
Tips + Tricks
July 12, 2022
10 Ways to Get Out of a Wine Rut
Looking to rediscover your love for wine? Here are 10 fun, foolproof ways to get out of that wine rut...
Wine Spotlights
July 07, 2022
Wine Spotlight: Paper Tiger Wines
We're introducing our new wine brand, Paper Tiger wines. These varieties are rare, enticing, and, above all, worth trying.
Tips + How To
June 12, 2022
Wine Wisdom: How to Learn About Wine
Introducing Wine Wisdom — a series of bite-size, sommelier-approved lessons that allow you to learn about wine on your own...
Spotlight
June 01, 2022
All for Wine & Wine for All: Raising a Glass to our Differences
Happy June, fellow wine drinkers! This month, we’re celebrating with a reminder: There’s enough room at the table for all...
Spotlight>Brands
May 26, 2022
Wine Spotlight: Dreamlet Wines
These California wines are exploding with flavor, but we’ve also added a new bottling technique with a little bit of...
Spotlight
May 13, 2022
New Wine Alert: Unsinkable Wines
Bright Cellars is excited to announce the launch of a captivating new brand ready to hit boxes – Unsinkable wines.
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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...