May 09, 2021
No corkscrew? No problem! How to open wine with household items
How to open a bottle of wine with household items when you've lost your corkscrew. And your head.
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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 101
May 06, 2021
If You Love THESE Popular Wines (like Apothic Red), Here's What to ...
Tired of drinking the same popular supermarket wine, like Apothic Red, Barefoot Pink Moscato, or Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio? Here's...
Wine 101
April 16, 2021
Is Expensive Wine Really Worth It?
Tired of springing for an expensive bottle only to hate it? Let's examine the age-old question: Is expensive wine worth...
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...
Wine 101
December 30, 2020
How to Avoid Breaking the Cork
Sometimes, bits of the cork may fall in and go swimming in your wine. No judgment – it happens!
December 14, 2020
7 Best Wines for Whiskey Lovers
If you're a whiskey drinker, chances are you'll love our featured wines. Whether you love whiskey, bourbon, scotch, or rye,...
November 19, 2020
10 Things to Know About Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot is more than just a bottle of Champagne. It's a historically significant story of a strong business women...
May 01, 2020
27 Wine Trivia Questions to Keep The Wine Knowledge Flowing
Put your wine wisdom to the test and see if you have what it takes to correctly answer these 27...
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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...