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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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Chardonnay vs Sauvignon Blanc, Made Simple
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Chardonnay vs Sauvignon Blanc, Made Simple

Chardonnay vs Sauvignon Blanc made simple, with quick tips on how to choose wine, food pairings, and the taste cues that matter.

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Best Wine for Short Ribs and Polenta
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Best Wine for Short Ribs and Polenta

Find the best wine for short ribs and polenta, with Syrah first, plus Malbec, Cabernet, and simple picks for restaurant menus or wine aisles.

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Get Good Wine Recommendations: Your 2026 Guide
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Get Good Wine Recommendations: Your 2026 Guide

Good wine recommendations come from matching taste, meal, and budget. Use this simple process to choose wine calmly and confidently.

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Best Wine for Duck Breast With Cherry Sauce
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Best Wine for Duck Breast With Cherry Sauce

Best wine for duck breast with cherry sauce? Pinot Noir is the easy pick, with bright fruit, fresh acidity, and soft tannins.

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Best Wine for Cioppino
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Best Wine for Cioppino

Need wine for cioppino? Use this simple guide for crisp whites, light reds, and easy picks that work at restaurants or the grocery store.

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Best Wine With Burrata, Tomatoes, and Basil
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Best Wine With Burrata, Tomatoes, and Basil

Burrata wine pairing made simple: easy choices are crisp Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, or dry rosé with tomatoes and basil.

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Chardonnay vs Pinot Grigio, Made Easy
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Chardonnay vs Pinot Grigio, Made Easy

Chardonnay vs Pinot Grigio made simple, learn which white fits creamy dinners, light meals, and quick menu picks without wine stress today.

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Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: A Simple Guide
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Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: A Simple Guide

Thinking about a Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon? Our simple guide explains its taste, what to look for, and how to choose a bottle you'll love.

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Mastering Wine and Duck Pairings: The 2026 Expert Guide
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Mastering Wine and Duck Pairings: The 2026 Expert Guide

Wine and duck pairings - Discover the best wine and duck pairings for 2026. From classic Pinot Noir to unexpected whites, find the perfect bottle to elevate

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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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