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At Blame It On Bacchus, we pop corks and crack jokes while we guide you through the wonderful world of wine! Come sip along as we dish out clever tips on pairing your go-to wines, and don’t miss our quirky wine merch that’ll leave your friends wondering, “How did I not discover this sooner?”
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Wine Puns for Social Captions: Keep Them Under 5 Words
Find wine puns sorted for social captions, couples, varietals, gifts, and more, plus expert advice on choosing wordplay that fits your audience.
Thomas Allen
1 hour ago6 min read
6 Wine Picks for Mexican Food You Can Pour Tonight
Find six wine picks for Mexican food, then match bottles to heat, acidity, fat, and dishes from seafood to mole with clear advice from sommeliers.
Thomas Allen
1 day ago9 min read
Find Crisp White Wines Fast: Label Cues and Pairings for Beginners
Learn quick shopping cues and simple food pairings to pick crisp white wines without tasting. Plus six easy to find bottles and tasting tips.
Thomas Allen
2 days ago7 min read
18–22°C and <5 mg/L SO2, Malolactic Fermentation for Home Winemakers
Practical beginner guide for home winemakers on malolactic fermentation: the sensory effects, inoculation timing, and exact ranges (18–22°C, <5 mg/L SO2).
Thomas Allen
3 days ago14 min read
Taste the Difference: Bordeaux vs Burgundy for Enthusiasts
Taste the difference between Bordeaux and Burgundy. Learn to read labels, match bottles to food or cellar, and try a guided tasting.
Thomas Allen
4 days ago7 min read
$80 Tastings, $440 Hotels: Napa vs Sonoma for Weekend or Road Trip
Compare Napa and Sonoma by trip style, cost, and booking tips. See tasting fees ($80 vs $55) and hotel rates ($440 vs $230) to choose the trip that fits you.
Thomas Allen
5 days ago8 min read
7 Dessert and Wine Pairings You Can Pull Off Without a Sommelier
Learn seven easy dessert-and-wine matches that balance sweetness and weight, plus label tips for U.S. shoppers, serving temps, and tasting classes.
Thomas Allen
6 days ago7 min read
Home Wine Tasting in 5 Steps: Research Backed, Beginner Friendly
Host a low-pressure home wine tasting: pick 4–6 contrasting wines, follow five research backed tasting steps with an aroma wheel, and pace pours to stay safe.
Thomas Allen
Oct 47 min read
Measure First: Tote Bag Sizes for Buyers and Makers
Measure your largest flat item, add gusset, and check strap drop. Sewing-ready dimensions, L.L.Bean examples, and wine-tote picks to buy or make.
Thomas Allen
Oct 38 min read
No Snob Winery Etiquette: 6 Quick Rules for Nervous First Timers
Practical, no snob winery etiquette for nervous first timers. Follow a six point checklist, learn the 5 S's tasting routine, tipping norms, and...
Thomas Allen
Oct 28 min read
Beginner Pick: Blame It On Bacchus Double Hinged Corkscrew + $75 Class
Open bottles with a classroom tested method. Buy the beginner friendly double hinged corkscrew and take the $75 hands on class for practice.
Thomas Allen
Oct 16 min read
No Experience Needed: Virtual Wine Tasting Club for Beginners & Gifts
Learn what a wine tasting club means: paid virtual guided tastings. Find beginner-friendly, gift-ready classes and eGift cards from Blame It On Bacchus.
Thomas Allen
Sep 307 min read
5 oz Standard Wine Pour: U.S. Rules, Bottle Math, and Pouring Tricks
Learn the U.S. standard wine pour (5 oz), why ABV and bottle math change servings, and quick pouring tricks to serve accurately—or join a class to practice.
Thomas Allen
Sep 297 min read
One Minute Hat Size for Shoppers: Measure Once, Buy with Confidence
Measure your head in one minute and save the single number that converts to US, UK, EU, and letter sizes. Quick measuring steps, brand notes, and fit...
Thomas Allen
Sep 287 min read
10 Wine Candle Scents That Match Your Favorite Wines, Room by Room
Find wine candle scents that match your favorite grapes and rooms, with 10 scent profiles, buying checks, safety tips, and pairing advice.
Thomas Allen
Sep 279 min read
Low Acid Wines for U.S. Shoppers: Moscato to Merlot, Easier on Reflux
Find low acid wines U.S. shoppers buy with confidence. Moscato to Merlot, label cues to spot softer bottles, plus tips to lower reflux risk.
Thomas Allen
Sep 269 min read
Opened Wine Shelf Life: 3–5 Days for Table Wines, Plus a Checklist
Opened wine timelines: reds, whites, rosé 3–5 days; sparkling 1–2; fortified wines weeks–months. Storage tips plus a preservation checklist.
Thomas Allen
Sep 248 min read
Host's Wine Tasting Checklist: Classroom Tested Setup for 3–6 Wines
Host focused, classroom tested wine tasting checklist with setup, 50–60 mL pours, blind tasting protocol, and the 3–6 wine session plan to keep your...
Thomas Allen
Sep 239 min read
Pack These 5 Palate Cleansers for Wine Tasting, Classroom Tested
Classroom tested palate cleansers for wine tasting: water, plain crackers or bread, cucumber or apple. Lab tests find milk can cut astringency.
Thomas Allen
Sep 227 min read
Under $20 Brunch Wines for Casual Hosts: Better Than Mimosas
Approachable, US-available brunch wine picks and smarter mimosa swaps for casual hosts. Find affordable bottles, serving temps, and simple pairing rules.
Thomas Allen
Sep 218 min read
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