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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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Crianza on Spanish Wine Labels, Made Simple
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Crianza on Spanish Wine Labels, Made Simple

Crianza wine explained simply, with label meaning, tasting notes, and easy tips for choosing a bottle at dinner or the store.

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Organic vs Biodynamic Wine: The Simple Guide to Sustainable Wine
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Organic vs Biodynamic Wine: The Simple Guide to Sustainable Wine

Organic vs biodynamic wine, made simple, with quick tips on how to choose wine, read labels, and buy a bottle that fits dinner.

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Wine ABV Explained Without the Jargon
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Wine ABV Explained Without the Jargon

Wine ABV explained, so you can compare bottles, spot body and warmth, and choose faster at restaurants or in the wine aisle.

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Best Wines for Fondue and Raclette Night
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Best Wines for Fondue and Raclette Night

Wine recommendations for cheese fondue and raclette, with crisp whites, light reds, and simple tips for choosing the right bottle fast.

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Demystifying Grand Cru Selections
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Demystifying Grand Cru Selections

Unsure about Grand Cru selections? Our guide explains this quality label, its value, and how to confidently choose the best one for you.

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Grocery Outlet Wine: Your Confident Shopping Guide
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Grocery Outlet Wine: Your Confident Shopping Guide

Find the best grocery outlet wine without the overwhelm. Our guide offers a simple strategy for spotting hidden gems and avoiding bad bottles. Shop confidently.

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Wine Sulfites, Explained
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Wine Sulfites, Explained

Wine sulfites explained, so you can shop and order with less worry, read labels faster, and choose the right bottle with confidence.

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What Old Vine Means on a Wine Label
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What Old Vine Means on a Wine Label

Old vine wine, explained simply, with clues on age, taste, and how to choose wine using restaurant wine tips and grocery store wine picks.

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DOCG Meaning on Italian Wine Labels
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DOCG Meaning on Italian Wine Labels

Learn DOCG meaning on Italian wine labels, how it compares with DOC and IGT, and why it helps you choose better bottles in stores and restaurants.

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Find the Best Inexpensive Wine Brands for You
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Find the Best Inexpensive Wine Brands for You

Unlock delicious, budget-friendly bottles! Our guide helps you discover the best inexpensive wine brands for your taste and budget. Shop with confidence.

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Guide to Organic Pinot Noir Wine: Taste & Pairing
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Guide to Organic Pinot Noir Wine: Taste & Pairing

Organic Pinot Noir wine can taste different, not just sound better on a label. Here's how to choose one with confidence.

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Wine Pairing with Beef Tenderloin Made Easy
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Wine Pairing with Beef Tenderloin Made Easy

Feeling unsure about wine pairing with beef tenderloin? This simple guide helps you confidently choose the perfect bottle based on sauce, sides, and your taste.

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Wines Like Kim Crawford Without Guesswork
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Wines Like Kim Crawford Without Guesswork

Wines like Kim Crawford? Find crisp Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc picks, plus easy ways to choose similar bottles at stores and restaurants.

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Best Wine for Moussaka and Eggplant Dinners
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Best Wine for Moussaka and Eggplant Dinners

Wine for moussaka, a quick pairing guide: medium-bodied reds work best, while dry rosé or fuller white fits lighter eggplant dinners.

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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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7 Great Alternatives: Wine Similar to Merlot to Try
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7 Great Alternatives: Wine Similar to Merlot to Try

Love Merlot? Explore our top 7 recommendations for a delicious wine similar to merlot. Find your next favorite, from rich Malbec to spicy Carménère.

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Best Syrah Wine: Find Your Perfect Bottle
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Best Syrah Wine: Find Your Perfect Bottle

Find the best Syrah wine by style, not hype. Use these 7 Syrah personalities to choose a bottle that fits your taste and moment.

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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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