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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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10 Essential Types of Food to Pair with Red Wine
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10 Essential Types of Food to Pair with Red Wine

Discover the top 10 types of food to pair with red wine for a perfect match. From steak to cheese, this guide makes pairing simple and delicious.

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Wine for BBQ Ribs and Pulled Pork, easy picks that handle smoke, sauce, and spice
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Wine for BBQ Ribs and Pulled Pork, easy picks that handle smoke, sauce, and spice

Wine bbq ribs and pulled pork made easy, this wine pairing guide shows how to choose wine, plus grocery store picks and restaurant tips.

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Wine Pairings for Steakhouse Dinners
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Wine Pairings for Steakhouse Dinners

Wine pairing steak made easy, quick picks for ribeye, strip, and filet, plus sauce tips and an AI wine assistant for confident orders anywhere.

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Wine for Chinese Takeout: Sommy Pairings for General Tso’s, Lo Mein, and Dumplings
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Wine for Chinese Takeout: Sommy Pairings for General Tso’s, Lo Mein, and Dumplings

Discover simple wine with Chinese takeout pairings, from General Tso's to lo mein and dumplings, with clear wine recommendations and easy AI help.

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What wine to serve with pasta: Quick Guide to Perfect Pairings
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What wine to serve with pasta: Quick Guide to Perfect Pairings

Unsure what wine to serve with pasta? This quick guide breaks down simple pairings for tomato, cream, and olive oil sauces.

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Wine for Taco Night: Sommy-Backed Pairings for Tacos, Fajitas, and Nachos
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Wine for Taco Night: Sommy-Backed Pairings for Tacos, Fajitas, and Nachos

Discover wine pairings for tacos, fajitas, and nachos with simple wine tips, smart wine recommendations, and an AI wine assistant for confident taco nights.

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The 7 Best Places to Find a Good Wine for Prime Rib in 2025
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The 7 Best Places to Find a Good Wine for Prime Rib in 2025

Searching for a good wine for prime rib? Explore our curated list of the top 7 resources and retailers to find the perfect bottle for your special dinner.

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What Wine Goes with Lamb The Ultimate Pairing Guide
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What Wine Goes with Lamb The Ultimate Pairing Guide

Unsure what wine goes with lamb? Our guide reveals the perfect pairings for every cut and cooking style, from roasted leg to grilled chops.

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Dry vs Sweet Wine: How to Tell What You Will Like Before You Buy
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Dry vs Sweet Wine: How to Tell What You Will Like Before You Buy

Learn dry vs sweet wine with simple wine tips, a beginner wine guide, a quick wine pairing guide, plus smart AI wine assistant and wine recommendations.

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What Is Zinfandel Wine? Your Guide to Choosing
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What Is Zinfandel Wine? Your Guide to Choosing

Learn what a zinfandel wine is, how it tastes, and how to pick a bottle that fits your meal and budget.

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Wine Tannins Explained for Bitter-Red Haters
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Wine Tannins Explained for Bitter-Red Haters

Wine tannins, wine explained simply, plus how to choose wine that's smooth, with restaurant wine tips, grocery store wine picks, and quick fixes.

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What is full-bodied wine? A simple guide.
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What is full-bodied wine? A simple guide.

Unsure what is full-bodied wine? Learn how to spot it by feel, not theory, and confidently choose the right bottle at any store or restaurant.

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Best Wine For Baked Ziti With Red Sauce And Mozzarella
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Best Wine For Baked Ziti With Red Sauce And Mozzarella

Wine for baked ziti made easy, wine recommendations for Chianti, Barbera, or Montepulciano, plus how to choose wine on a wine list or store shelf.

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Best Wine with French Onion Soup
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Best Wine with French Onion Soup

Struggling to find the best wine with French onion soup? Here are 7 confident choices to cut through the richness and make your meal perfect.

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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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