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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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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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8 Easy Appetizers for a Wine Tasting Party
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8 Easy Appetizers for a Wine Tasting Party

The best appetizers for a wine tasting, plus how much wine and food to buy, the order to serve it, and the foods to avoid. 8 easy, crowd-pleasing pairings.

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Best Wine to Pair with Turkey
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Best Wine to Pair with Turkey

Finding the best wine to pair with turkey? Our guide simplifies your choice with 8 perfect options, from Pinot Noir to Rosé, so you can host with confidence.

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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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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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What's the best Pinot Noir?
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What's the best Pinot Noir?

Feeling lost choosing a wine? This guide answers what is the best pinot noir for you, based on your taste, not rules. Find your perfect bottle confidently.

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Best Winery Tour in Tuscany: 7 Top Picks
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Best Winery Tour in Tuscany: 7 Top Picks

Overwhelmed by choice? Find the best winery tour in Tuscany for you. Our guide covers 7 amazing options to help you choose confidently, without the jargon.

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What is acidity in wine? How to pick a wine you'll love
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What is acidity in wine? How to pick a wine you'll love

Wondering what is acidity in wine? Discover how this bright quality shapes flavor and guides you to bottles you'll love.

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Guide to Wine From Morocco
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Guide to Wine From Morocco

Discover wine from Morocco with a simple guide to choosing great reds and rosés. Find a bottle you'll love without the guesswork or wine knowledge.

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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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The Best Wine for Italian Food: Pairings for Pasta, Pizza, and More
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The Best Wine for Italian Food: Pairings for Pasta, Pizza, and More

The best wine for Italian food, made simple: match the wine to the sauce. Pairings for pasta, pizza, antipasti, seafood, and dessert, with USD prices.

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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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Best Wine for Beginners: Easy Starter Bottles and How to Find What You Like
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Best Wine for Beginners: Easy Starter Bottles and How to Find What You Like

Best wine for beginners: five easy starter bottles, the four things in every glass explained in plain English, a first-tasting plan, and budget buying tips.

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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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