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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 Chicken Marsala
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Best Wine for Chicken Marsala

Discover the best wine for chicken marsala without the stress. We have 7 simple, confident choices for your next perfect meal.

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Best Wine for Caesar Salad (anchovy, garlic, lemon, and parmesan friendly picks)
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Best Wine for Caesar Salad (anchovy, garlic, lemon, and parmesan friendly picks)

Wine Caesar salad made easy, get wine recommendations for anchovy, garlic, lemon and parmesan, plus how to choose wine at restaurants or stores.

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Best Wine for Eggs Benedict and Hollandaise
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Best Wine for Eggs Benedict and Hollandaise

Wine eggs benedict pairing made easy: Brut bubbles or crisp whites to cut hollandaise, plus quick wine recommendations for menus and stores.

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Best Wine for Shakshuka and Tomato-Based Egg Dishes (mild, spicy harissa, feta-friendly picks)
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Best Wine for Shakshuka and Tomato-Based Egg Dishes (mild, spicy harissa, feta-friendly picks)

Wine shakshuka made easy, get wine recommendations for mild, harissa-spicy, or feta pans, plus how to choose wine fast at restaurants or stores.

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Wine Pairing for Pork Made Easy
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Wine Pairing for Pork Made Easy

Feeling lost? This guide makes wine pairing for pork easy. Find the perfect bottle for roasted, grilled, or BBQ pork without the guesswork or wine snobbery.

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Best Wine for Mushroom Risotto Night, easy picks for earthy mushrooms, truffle oil, and parmesan
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Best Wine for Mushroom Risotto Night, easy picks for earthy mushrooms, truffle oil, and parmesan

Easy, beginner-friendly wine picks for mushroom risotto, truffle oil, and parmesan, plus quick restaurant and grocery tips to choose fast.

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Best Wine for Pork Chop Night, easy picks for apple glaze, mustard cream, and smoky spice rubs
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Best Wine for Pork Chop Night, easy picks for apple glaze, mustard cream, and smoky spice rubs

Wine pork chops made easy: how to choose wine for apple glaze, mustard cream, or smoky rubs, with grocery store wine picks and restaurant wine tips.

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Sheet-Pan Dinner Wine Pairings, one bottle that works for chicken and veggies, sausage and peppers, and crispy tofu
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Sheet-Pan Dinner Wine Pairings, one bottle that works for chicken and veggies, sausage and peppers, and crispy tofu

Sheet pan wine pairing made easy, choose one chilled dry rosé for chicken, sausage, or tofu, plus simple wine tips and wine recommendations.

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What is a Wine Varietal? A Simple Guide
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What is a Wine Varietal? A Simple Guide

Curious what a wine varietal is? This quick guide explains the meaning and offers simple tips for choosing bottles without jargon.

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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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