Wine 101

What is a red wine blend?

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, and we’re sharing famous wine blends you should know.

How to talk about wine - wine terms for your next dinner party

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 dinner party. (Trust us, your guests will be impressed.) 

wine sediment in wine glass

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 appear crystalline with a grainy, sandy texture. Is this sediment in wine normal? We’re answering these questions, and more. 

How to chill your wine fast

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 hacks for using frozen wine.

How to open a bottle of wine

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 with a corkscrew.