Knowledge base
Knowledge Base is a collection of thoughtful and unique stories and tidbits that celebrate wine.
Whether you're just getting started or are a wine aficionado, this is your destination for knowledge. Published by Usual, a lifestyle brand designing and creating thoughtful and delicious wines and beverages, Knowledge Base celebrates indulging yourself with information and a glass of wine, whenever, wherever, and however you want.
Red Wine Sweetness Chart: Your Guide To the Perfect Glass
If you want to find some ideas for trying new wines in your preferred spot on the sweetness scale, we can help. Locate your favorite red on this red wine sweetness chart or discover a new favorite.
Splash, Saute, Sip: How To Choose the Best White Wine for Cooking
We've created this guide to help you select the best white wine for cooking, including the do's and don'ts of choosing a bottle. You'll also get some top tips on what types of white wines to use with a variety of your favorite dishes.
Skinny Wine and Marketing Hype: Naturally Low-Calorie Alternatives
What is skinny wine? Will it solve all your calorie-counting problems? Learn more about this wine trend and find some naturally low-calorie alternatives to branded skinny wines.
The Resveratrol Wine Connection: What You Need To Know
Join us as we explain what resveratrol is, the potential health benefits it offers, how much resveratrol is typically found in wine, and whether drinking wine could actually be good for your overall wellness.
Is Wine Good for You? An Overview of the Science
Could something as decadent as wine be good for you? In this article, we’ll study the best components of red wine and the remarkable studies showing how wine can improve our heart health, gut health, and even help to keep us safe from cancers.
What Clean Crafted Wine Means: Your Guide To This Wine Trend
Made from organic grapes with no added sugars, colors, or fillers, clean crafted wine offers everything you love about wine, while stripping away everything you don't (yes, including hangovers).
Should We All Be Drinking Low Sulfite Wine?
Sulfites get a bad rap in health communities, but is there anything to be worried about? Learn the truth about low sulfite wine and who needs to be paying attention to sulfite warnings on bottles of vino.
What Are Sulfites? Learn If Wine Is Causing Your Headaches
Let's bust some sulfite myths. If you've heard that sulfites in your vino are causing adverse effects, check out this article. We'll explain what sulfites are and how prevalent they are in wine compared to other foods you might be eating.
Drink This, Not That: Your Guide to Low-Carb Wine
Wine can certainly be part of your low-carb diet, you just have to choose the best low-carb wines. Join us as we delve into the topic of low-carb wine, including what it is, which varietals are best when you're counting carbs, and which wines you should avoid altogether.
Low-Sugar Wine: How To Choose Your Next Glass Wisely
In this guide, we'll get to the bottom of sugar in wine, including what determines how much sugar actually ends up in your favorite glass. We'll also help you understand why it's important to consider low-sugar wine and how it can impact your health.
Sugar In Wine: Which Wines Have the Most and the Least
In this article we explore the truth about sugar in wine. From where the sugar content comes from, to how much is in an average glass, to the perfect varieties of wine for those who can’t consume much sugar, consider this article your guide to sugar in wine.
By the Numbers: How Many Calories in a Glass of Wine?
It's challenging to know how many calories are in a glass of wine when there are no nutrition fact labels on a bottle. We'll give you the calorie count for different types of wine so you can sip with confidence.