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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 Easy Wine Pairings for Appetizers
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10 Easy Wine Pairings for Appetizers

Stressed about what to serve? Get simple, confident ideas for wine pairing with appetizers, from cheese boards to seafood bites. No expertise needed.

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Best Wine for Poke Bowls
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Best Wine for Poke Bowls

Wine poke bowls made easy, pair soy or ponzu with crisp whites, spicy mayo with off-dry or bubbles, avocado with mineral whites, plus quick ordering tips.

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Best Wine for Lobster Rolls, Picks for Mayo-Heavy, Butter-Drizzled, and Old Bay Styles
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Best Wine for Lobster Rolls, Picks for Mayo-Heavy, Butter-Drizzled, and Old Bay Styles

Lobster roll wine pairing made easy, crisp whites for mayo, bubbles for butter, rosé or off-dry Riesling for Old Bay, with quick ordering tips.

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Find the Best Cabernet Wines for You
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Find the Best Cabernet Wines for You

Stop guessing and find the cabernet wines best suited to your taste. This guide helps you choose the perfect bottle without needing to be an expert.

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What wine goes with pasta alfredo?
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What wine goes with pasta alfredo?

Wondering what wine goes with pasta alfredo? Discover crisp Chardonnay and light Pinot Grigio that balance the creaminess and elevate the dish.

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Find the Best Wine for Dinner
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Find the Best Wine for Dinner

Stop guessing in the wine aisle. Our simple guide helps you find the best wine for dinner tonight, whether you're having steak, pasta, or takeout.

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How to Taste Wine Properly An Essential Guide
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How to Taste Wine Properly An Essential Guide

Learn how to taste wine properly with our essential guide. Uncover aromas, flavors, and structures to deepen your appreciation and find wines you love.

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A Beginner Wine Chart to End Decision Anxiety
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A Beginner Wine Chart to End Decision Anxiety

Discover the beginner wine chart and simplify choosing wine. Learn body, sweetness, and flavor tips to pick your next bottle confidently.

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Best Wine for Oysters: A Guide to Your DIY Raw Bar at Home
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Best Wine for Oysters: A Guide to Your DIY Raw Bar at Home

Wine for oysters made easy: pick a dry Brut or crisp white, then match mignonette, cocktail sauce, or hot sauce with simple wine tips.

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Chablis vs. Chardonnay: What's the Difference?
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Chablis vs. Chardonnay: What's the Difference?

Chablis is Chardonnay, just crisp and mineral instead of buttery. Compare the taste, US prices for every Chablis level, food pairings, and which to buy.

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Sheet-Pan Dinner Wine Pairings, one bottle that works for chicken and veggies, sausage and peppers, and crispy tofu
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Sheet-Pan Dinner Wine Pairings, one bottle that works for chicken and veggies, sausage and peppers, and crispy tofu

Sheet pan wine pairing made easy, choose one chilled dry rosé for chicken, sausage, or tofu, plus simple wine tips and wine recommendations.

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What is a Wine Varietal? A Simple Guide
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What is a Wine Varietal? A Simple Guide

Curious what a wine varietal is? This quick guide explains the meaning and offers simple tips for choosing bottles without jargon.

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Best Wine for Creamy Pasta Night, easy picks for Alfredo, carbonara, and pesto
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Best Wine for Creamy Pasta Night, easy picks for Alfredo, carbonara, and pesto

Easy, beginner-friendly wines for creamy pasta night, with simple rules for Alfredo, carbonara, and pesto, plus quick restaurant and grocery tips.

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Wine for Charcuterie: A Simple Guide
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Wine for Charcuterie: A Simple Guide

Stop guessing which wine for charcuterie to buy. This guide simplifies your choice, helping you pick the perfect bottle with confidence for any board.

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Wine for Chili Night, easy picks for beef chili, turkey chili, and veggie chili (plus topping-proof options)
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Wine for Chili Night, easy picks for beef chili, turkey chili, and veggie chili (plus topping-proof options)

Wine with chili made easy, smooth reds for beef, rosé for turkey, crisp whites for veggie, plus topping-proof picks and quick store or menu tips.

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Wine With Chili: Easy Picks for Chili Night
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Wine With Chili: Easy Picks for Chili Night

Wine with chili made easy, smooth reds for beef, rosé for turkey, crisp whites for veggie, plus topping-proof picks and quick store or menu tips.

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Wine for Buffalo Wings Night, easy picks for classic, garlic-parm, and extra-hot sauces
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Wine for Buffalo Wings Night, easy picks for classic, garlic-parm, and extra-hot sauces

Wine buffalo wings night made easy, match classic, garlic-parm, or extra-hot sauce with rosé, bubbles, Chardonnay, or off-dry Riesling.

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Wine for Mac and Cheese Nights, best bottles for classic, spicy, and truffle styles
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Wine for Mac and Cheese Nights, best bottles for classic, spicy, and truffle styles

Wine mac and cheese made easy, a wine pairing guide for classic, spicy, and truffle bowls, plus grocery and restaurant tips for quick picks.

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