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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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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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How to Organize a Wine Cellar
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How to Organize a Wine Cellar

Learn how to organize a wine cellar with our expert guide. We cover racking, inventory with apps like Sommy, and long-term curation.

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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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How to Climate Control a Wine Cellar
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How to Climate Control a Wine Cellar

Learn how to climate control a wine cellar with our expert guide.

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How to Read a Wine List Like a Pro
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How to Read a Wine List Like a Pro

Tired of wine list anxiety? Learn how to read a wine list confidently. This guide decodes regions, vintages, and prices so you can order the perfect bottle.

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What Wine to Bring as a Guest
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What Wine to Bring as a Guest

What wine to bring as a guest: Pinot Noir, dry rosé, and Sauvignon Blanc top the list. Price tips, occasion guides, food pairings, and an FAQ.

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Wine for Sushi Night: Simple Pairing Rules You Will Actually Remember
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Wine for Sushi Night: Simple Pairing Rules You Will Actually Remember

Sushi wine pairing made simple; a beginner wine guide with clear wine recommendations, simple wine tips, and an AI wine assistant for takeout nights.

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The Best Wine for Steak Dinner: A Sommelier's Guide
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The Best Wine for Steak Dinner: A Sommelier's Guide

Best wine for steak dinner, matched by cut: ribeye, filet, strip, T-bone, plus how sauce and doneness shift your pick. A friendly sommelier guide.

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How to Pick a Restaurant Bottle Everyone at the Table Will Actually Drink
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How to Pick a Restaurant Bottle Everyone at the Table Will Actually Drink

Learn restaurant wine selection with simple wine tips, wine list tips, and clear wine recommendations so every glass fits your table, menu, and budget.

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