September 23, 2021
Which Wine You Should Drink Based on Your Enneagram Type
We’re diving deeper into the world of personalization and sharing which wine you should drink based on your Enneagram type.
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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.
Recipes + Pairings
Wine Inspiration
September 23, 2021
Our 5 Favorite Wine Podcasts
Have you binged every show there is by now? Mix it up with these 5 wine podcasts that are perfect...
Wine Inspiration
September 23, 2021
Do You Smell Your Wine Before You Sip?
Everyone has their own ritual when it comes to pouring themselves a glass. Perhaps you give it a good swirl...
Pairing Tips
September 21, 2021
Which Wine to Drink Based on Your Fall Starbucks Order
Happy PSL season! What's your go-to fall Starbucks order? Here are 11 wines for coffee drinkers based on your favorite...
Wine 101
September 21, 2021
How to Choose the Right Wine Glass
Choosing the right glass for the wine you're drinking is surprisingly simple and will actually make your wine taste better....
Spotlight
Wine Facts
September 21, 2021
6 Things to Know About This Year’s Wine Grape Harvest
We're sharing a high-level overview of everything you need to know about this year’s wine grape harvest, all over the...
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...
Wine Inspiration
September 16, 2021
The Best Excuses to Drink Wine
We asked our Bright Cellars’ community, “what’s your favorite excuse to drink wine?” and here are the results.
Wine 101
September 16, 2021
What the Heck are Wine Legs
Wine legs is a scientific phenomenon that has stumped wine experts for years. What are wine legs telling you about...
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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...