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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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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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A Simple Guide to Wine for Lasagna
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A Simple Guide to Wine for Lasagna

Discover the perfect wine for lasagna without the guesswork. Get simple, confident pairings for meat, veggie, and white sauce lasagna to elevate your meal.

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Wine for a Seafood Boil: Easy Picks for Old Bay, Butter, Lemon, and Heat
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Wine for a Seafood Boil: Easy Picks for Old Bay, Butter, Lemon, and Heat

Seafood boil wine made easy: how to choose wine for Old Bay, butter, lemon, and heat, with quick wine recommendations for store or restaurant.

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Wine Pairing for Pork Tenderloin: A Simple Guide
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Wine Pairing for Pork Tenderloin: A Simple Guide

Master wine pairing pork tenderloin with confidence. Discover red and white options tailored to your pork prep and sauce.

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Wine for Spanish Tapas: Easy Pairing Choices
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Wine for Spanish Tapas: Easy Pairing Choices

Wine for Spanish tapas is easy: choose Cava for mixed plates, crisp whites for seafood, or Garnacha for meat. Get clear pairing tips for any table.

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Wine Journal App for Better Wine Choices
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Wine Journal App for Better Wine Choices

A wine journal app helps you remember bottles you love so you can choose wine confidently. Learn what features matter and how to pick the right app for you.

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Wine Pairing with Mushrooms a Simple Guide
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Wine Pairing with Mushrooms a Simple Guide

Pinot Noir is the safest wine with mushrooms, but butter and cream change the answer. Pair by cooking method, not just mushroom type, and dinner gets easy.

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How to Rate Wine for Better Future Picks
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How to Rate Wine for Better Future Picks

Learn how to rate wine with simple notes that improve personalized wine recommendations, restaurant wine tips, and grocery store wine picks.

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Best Wine for Gift Giving: A Simple Guide for 2026
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Best Wine for Gift Giving: A Simple Guide for 2026

Best wine for gift giving made easy: pick the right bottle for any person or occasion, with a comparison table and answers to common gifting questions.

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Wine Pairing with Shrimp: Find Your Perfect Bottle
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Wine Pairing with Shrimp: Find Your Perfect Bottle

A simple wine pairing with shrimp guide based on cooking method, so you can choose fast and feel confident at dinner or in the store.

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Find the Best Wine for Paella Without Stress
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Find the Best Wine for Paella Without Stress

Nervous about picking the best wine for paella? Relax. Our simple guide helps you choose the perfect Spanish white, rosé, or red for any paella.

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Best Wine for Pot Roast: 7 Simple Choices for 2026
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Best Wine for Pot Roast: 7 Simple Choices for 2026

Choosing the best wine for pot roast? Find the perfect bottle with our simple guide to 7 great wine pairings that match the rich flavors of your dish.

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Find Great Wine with a Wine Value App
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Find Great Wine with a Wine Value App

Feeling overwhelmed by the wine aisle? A wine value app can help you find a great bottle for your taste and budget. Learn how they work and how to choose one.

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