Everyone has a wine story.
We'd love to hear yours.
Wine shouldn't feel intimidating. Even if you're new to the world of wine, every experience teaches you something. Those lessons might seem small to you, but they could be exactly what another beginner needs to hear.
That's why we're inviting members of the Wine Army community to share their stories.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in your authentic, beginner-friendly stories that educate, inspire, or encourage others who are learning about wine.
Here are some ideas, but don't limit yourself:
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Discovering your first favorite bottle of wine
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Visiting a winery for the first time
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Hosting your first wine tasting or wine night
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Learning wine terminology that finally made everything click
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Pairing wine with food and what you learned
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Building your first home wine collection
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Wine travel experiences
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A product or accessory that made enjoying wine easier
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Mistakes you made so other beginners don't have to
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How your tastes have changed over time
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Tips that helped you feel more confident ordering wine at a restaurant
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Your journey from "I don't know anything about wine" to where you are today
Don't worry about being an expert. In fact, we're specifically interested in real experiences from real people. We know most of our readers are beginners, and sometimes hearing from someone who has recently been in their shoes is even more valuable than advice from an expert.
Why Contribute
When your story is published on Wine Army, you'll:
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Help thousands of beginner wine enthusiasts
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Share your unique perspective with our growing community
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Receive author credit on your article
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Be able to share your published article with friends and family
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Get paid if your article is accepted for publication
We're building a community where wine lovers learn from each other and professionals alike.
Contributor Guidelines
To give your article the best chance of being accepted, please keep these guidelines in mind.
Your article should:
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Be original and written by you
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Be honest and based on your own experience whenever possible
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Be educational, helpful, or entertaining for beginner wine enthusiasts
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Be well organized and easy to read
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Include practical takeaways whenever appropriate
We generally don't accept the following:
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Promotional content
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Sales pitches
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Previously published articles
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Articles copied from other websites
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Content created solely with AI without meaningful personal experience and editing
Our editorial team may make minor edits for grammar, formatting, clarity, or SEO while preserving your voice.
Payment
We pay for accepted articles.
Compensation depends on factors such as article quality, originality, depth, and length. Payment details will be discussed after your submission has been reviewed.
Submitting an article does not guarantee publication or payment, but every submission is carefully considered.
Submission Process
You can submit your article through our submission form here: Contributor Submission Form or by clicking the link below.
Our editorial team reviews every submission. If we'd like to publish it, we'll contact you with any suggested edits and payment details. Once finalized, your article will be published on Wine Army with author credit.
A Few Tips
The articles readers love most usually sound like a conversation with a friend.
Don't worry about using fancy wine terms or sounding like a sommelier. Tell us what happened, what surprised you, what you learned, and what you wish someone had told you when you were starting.
Your story could be the reason someone else feels confident enough to try their next bottle.