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.
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Wine Inspiration
Wine Inspiration
September 15, 2021
What to Do After You Pour a Glass of Wine
What's the benefit of swirling wine? Or even sniffing it? We asked our reader what's the first thing they do...
Wine Inspiration
September 12, 2021
What’s Your Favorite Dessert + Wine Pairing?
What's your favorite dessert and wine pairing? This week we asked the Glass Half Full Readers just that! Can you...
Wine Inspiration
September 10, 2021
What's the Difference Between Old World and New World Wine?
We asked our Bright Cellars friends if they prefer old world or new world. What's the difference between old world...
Pairing Tips
Wine Inspiration
September 09, 2021
How to Pair Wine with Fresh Herbs from Your Garden
You've worked hard on your garden, now don't let those herbs go to waste! Check out these 9 wine and...
Wine Inspiration
September 07, 2021
What to Look for on a Wine Label
To get down to the bottom of what matters most, we asked our Bright Cellars’ community “which part of the...
Wine Inspiration
September 01, 2021
The Science Behind Happiness and Wine
What are happiness hormones, how do we get them, and most importantly, how can wine play a role in our...
Wine Inspiration
August 26, 2021
Do You Prefer Dry or Sweet Wine?
We asked our Bright Cellars’ community, “do you prefer dry or sweet wine?” and here are the results.
Wine Inspiration
August 19, 2021
When Do You Drink Rosé?
Some people think rosé is just for summer, so we asked our Bright Cellars’ audience, “when do you drink rosé?”...
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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...