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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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Champagne vs Prosecco: The Real Difference
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Champagne vs Prosecco: The Real Difference

Champagne vs prosecco made simple: France, bottle bubbles, toasty and pricier; Italy, tank fizz, fruity and easy, so you order with confidence.

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How To Store Open Wine So It Still Tastes Good Tomorrow
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How To Store Open Wine So It Still Tastes Good Tomorrow

Store open wine overnight so it tastes fresh tomorrow: seal tight, chill, stand upright, and cut air with a vacuum stopper or smaller bottle.

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Cabernet Sauvignon vs Merlot: Bold Red Choices
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Cabernet Sauvignon vs Merlot: Bold Red Choices

Cabernet sauvignon vs merlot simplified, learn how to choose wine fast with a wine pairing guide, restaurant wine tips, grocery store wine picks.

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Chill Wine Fast Without Diluting the Flavor
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Chill Wine Fast Without Diluting the Flavor

Chill wine fast without watering it down, use an ice plus salt bath for bottles, then frozen grapes or steel stones for a quick, clean pour.

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Crisp & Clean: Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Grigio
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Crisp & Clean: Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Grigio

Sauvignon blanc vs pinot grigio made simple, quick taste cues, easy pairings, plus restaurant and grocery tips so you pick the right crisp white.

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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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Confident Wine Tasting Tips
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Confident Wine Tasting Tips

10 wine tasting tips designed to reduce anxiety and build confidence, helping you choose the right bottle every time.

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How to Pick a Romantic Red Wine Without Stress
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How to Pick a Romantic Red Wine Without Stress

Feeling lost choosing a romantic red wine? This simple guide helps you pick the perfect bottle for your date night, no wine knowledge needed.

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Wine Acidity Explained for People Who Hate Tart
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Wine Acidity Explained for People Who Hate Tart

Wine acidity explained for tart-haters, learn how to choose wine that tastes round, plus restaurant wine tips and grocery store wine picks.

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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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