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Is This Wine Good? Two Questions, Not One
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Is This Wine Good? Two Questions, Not One

Is this wine good? Learn the quality checks that work, what a critic's points actually mean, and how to tell if a bottle suits your taste.

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What Wine Will I Like? A Better Way to Find Out
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What Wine Will I Like? A Better Way to Find Out

What wine will I like? A five-question quiz guesses once and forgets. A living taste profile and an instant Fit Check tell you before you buy.

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Wine Identifier App: What It Can and Can't Tell You
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Wine Identifier App: What It Can and Can't Tell You

A wine identifier app names the bottle and shows a crowd score. Here's how to go further and know if you'll actually like it first.

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Wine Pairing App: How to Pair Wine to Your Taste
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Wine Pairing App: How to Pair Wine to Your Taste

A wine pairing app suggests wine for your meal. Here's how the best ones pair to your taste, not a generic database, from a photo or recipe.

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What Is PalateDrift? How Sommy Tracks Your Evolving Wine Taste
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What Is PalateDrift? How Sommy Tracks Your Evolving Wine Taste

PalateDrift tracks how your wine taste preferences shift over 6 months. See your drift in body, tannins, acidity, oak, and sweetness. Unlocks after 10 ratings.

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What Do Your Wine Ratings Actually Say About You? Meet PourScore
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What Do Your Wine Ratings Actually Say About You? Meet PourScore

PourScore in Sommy reads your wine ratings and reveals your palate: body, tannins, acidity, oak, sweetness, and regional preferences. Unlocks after 5 ratings.

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Now Sommy Can Read Your Cookbook and Pick the Wine
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Now Sommy Can Read Your Cookbook and Pick the Wine

Sommy's new Recipe Scan reads any cookbook page and recommends the perfect wine. Three price tiers, instant pairing, no URL needed. Just point and tap.

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What Wine Goes With What You're Making Tonight? Just Share the Recipe.
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What Wine Goes With What You're Making Tonight? Just Share the Recipe.

Share any recipe URL and Sommy picks the wine. Get a personalized pairing with three price-tier options for whatever you're cooking tonight.

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How To Spot Dry Riesling Fast
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How To Spot Dry Riesling Fast

Learn how to spot dry Riesling fast with simple label clues: dry or trocken, 12%+ ABV, and crisp tasting words for stores and restaurants.

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Best Wine for Charcuterie Boards With Salami Prosciutto and Nuts
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Best Wine for Charcuterie Boards With Salami Prosciutto and Nuts

Wine charcuterie boards feel easier with dry rosé, Brut, Pinot Noir, and Barbera, simple picks for salami, prosciutto, and nuts.

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How to Spot Low-Tannin Red Wine Fast
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How to Spot Low-Tannin Red Wine Fast

Low-tannin red wines come from thin-skinned grapes like Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Grenache. Use these quick shelf, label, and menu clues to find smooth reds fast.

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White Wine for Sushi Made Simple
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White Wine for Sushi Made Simple

Tired of guessing? Find the right white wine for sushi every time. Our guide helps you confidently choose a bottle that perfectly matches your meal.

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Best Bright Wine for Clam Chowder
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Best Bright Wine for Clam Chowder

Wine for clam chowder made simple, choose bright, dry whites like Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Muscadet, or Pinot Grigio to cut cream.

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What Are the Best Wine Tasting Appetizers? 8 Picks That Actually Work
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What Are the Best Wine Tasting Appetizers? 8 Picks That Actually Work

The right appetizer can make a wine shine or fall flat. Discover 8 proven wine tasting appetizer categories with pairing tips for every wine style.

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How to Choose the Best Wine for a Dinner Party (Without the Stress)
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How to Choose the Best Wine for a Dinner Party (Without the Stress)

Choosing wine for a dinner party doesn't have to be stressful. Learn how to pick crowd-pleasing bottles for every course, budget, and guest preference.

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Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Grigio for Weeknights
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Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Grigio for Weeknights

Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Grigio for weeknights: learn how to choose wine fast, with a simple wine pairing guide for salmon, pasta, salad, and takeout.

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Is Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon a good wine?
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Is Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon a good wine?

Unlock the flavors, aging notes, and perfect pairings of kirkland signature cabernet sauvignon with expert insights.

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How To Tell If Wine Is Corked In 30 Seconds
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How To Tell If Wine Is Corked In 30 Seconds

Spot corked wine in 30 seconds: swirl, sniff for wet cardboard, sip to confirm, then know what to say for a replacement in restaurants.

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Find Good Rioja Wines Without the Guesswork
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Find Good Rioja Wines Without the Guesswork

Feeling overwhelmed by the wine aisle? This guide makes finding good Rioja wines simple by focusing on what you like, not what experts say you should.

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Prosecco Vs Cava Vs Champagne Differences You Can Taste
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Prosecco Vs Cava Vs Champagne Differences You Can Taste

Prosecco vs Cava vs Champagne, taste bubbles and toast fast, plus simple wine tips on how to choose wine and a quick wine pairing guide for menus or aisles.

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How to describe wine taste
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How to describe wine taste

Discover how to describe wine taste with simple words, spot familiar flavors, and confidently pick a wine you'll love.

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How To Store Open Wine So It Still Tastes Good Tomorrow
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How To Store Open Wine So It Still Tastes Good Tomorrow

Store open wine overnight so it tastes fresh tomorrow: seal tight, chill, stand upright, and cut air with a vacuum stopper or smaller bottle.

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Best Risotto Wine: Easy Picks for Any Recipe
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Best Risotto Wine: Easy Picks for Any Recipe

Discover the best risotto wine for creamy parmesan, seafood risottos, and more. Find confident pairings that elevate every bite.

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Wine Pairing for Chili: A Simple Guide
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Wine Pairing for Chili: A Simple Guide

Not sure about wine pairing for chili? Discover simple, reliable pairings that elevate chili every time and work with any recipe.

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What Wine Goes With French Onion Soup Without Tasting Sweet
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What Wine Goes With French Onion Soup Without Tasting Sweet

Wine french onion soup pairing without a sweet finish, pick dry, high-acid bottles (Brut, Chenin, dry Riesling), with quick restaurant and store tips.

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A Guide to Dessert Pairing with Wine
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A Guide to Dessert Pairing with Wine

Learn the simple rules for dessert pairing with wine. This guide helps you confidently choose the perfect sweet wine for any dessert without the stress.

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