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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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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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Port Wine at Trader Joe's: A Simple Guide
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Port Wine at Trader Joe's: A Simple Guide

Feeling lost in the wine aisle? This guide makes choosing the right port wine at Trader Joe's simple. Find a great Ruby or Tawny port with confidence.

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Best Wine for Spaghetti and Meatballs (Marinara)
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Best Wine for Spaghetti and Meatballs (Marinara)

Wine spaghetti meatballs made easy, choose Chianti or Barbera for bright marinara, plus quick rosé and bubbly backups for pasta night tonight.

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What is full-bodied wine? A simple guide.
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What is full-bodied wine? A simple guide.

Unsure what is full-bodied wine? Learn how to spot it by feel, not theory, and confidently choose the right bottle at any store or restaurant.

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Best Wine For Baked Ziti With Red Sauce And Mozzarella
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Best Wine For Baked Ziti With Red Sauce And Mozzarella

Wine for baked ziti made easy, wine recommendations for Chianti, Barbera, or Montepulciano, plus how to choose wine on a wine list or store shelf.

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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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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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Best Malbec in Argentina A Simple Guide to Your Bottle
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Best Malbec in Argentina A Simple Guide to Your Bottle

Finding the best Malbec in Argentina is about your taste, not expert ratings. Use our simple guide to confidently choose a great bottle you'll love.

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Wine with Prosciutto: Your Simple Pairing Guide
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Wine with Prosciutto: Your Simple Pairing Guide

Feeling lost pairing wine with prosciutto? Get simple, confident answers. Learn the easy secret to matching wine with Parma, San Daniele, and more.

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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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Pinot Grigio Prophecy: Your Ultimate Guide
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Pinot Grigio Prophecy: Your Ultimate Guide

Unsure about Pinot Grigio prophecy? Our guide reveals its taste, pairings, and price. Choose with confidence for your next bottle or glass.

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What Reserve Means on a Wine Label

What Reserve Means on a Wine Label

Wine label reserve can sound special. Learn what it means in the US, Spain, and Italy, so you can choose faster and avoid overpaying.

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