The Journal.
Practical wine guides, tasting tips, pairing advice, and WSET study resources. Learn everything from reading a wine label to building your palate.
Sommo 2.0: The Sommelier's Notebook
The biggest release in Sommo's history: a full redesign, a 3D cellar wall you can walk, one page that knows your palate, and the whole app now in the browser at web.sommo.app.
Cover · 2026/08Handpicked from the desk.
How to Recork a Wine Bottle: 5 Methods to Save the Rest of the Bottle
Stuck with half a bottle and a swollen cork? Here are 5 practical ways to recork wine bottles and keep what's left fresh for days, not …
19 May 2026Read →
ii FeaturedHow to Rate a Wine Tasting Flight in Minutes with AI
Sommo's Wine Tasting Mode scans a flight card, quick-rates every wine, captures notes, and delivers AI palate analysis before you leave the …
14 Apr 2026Read →
iii FeaturedHow to Pair Wine with Food: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Wine and food pairing doesn't have to be complicated. Learn the core principles that work every time, plus specific pairings for common …
12 Mar 2026Read →
iv FeaturedWSET Level 2 Study Guide: Scope, Exam and Revision
Understand the WSET Level 2 wine syllabus, exam format and revision priorities. Build a study plan around official materials and independent …
24 Feb 2026Read →
v FeaturedThe 5 S's of Wine Tasting: See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Savour
The 5 S's of wine tasting, See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Savour, is the exact method used by sommeliers and WSET students. Master all five steps …
22 Feb 2026Read →
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How to Spot Heat-Damaged Wine After Delivery
A warm parcel is a warning, not a verdict. Check the closure, leakage and flavour, then document a suspect …
Wine with Thanksgiving Leftovers: Pair the Dish You Actually Made
Turkey sandwiches, soup and leftover pie need different wines. Match the sauce, sweetness and texture of each …
Corked vs Oxidised Wine: How to Tell the Difference
Musty cardboard or faded, bruised fruit? Learn the different signs of cork taint and oxidation, how to check a …
Can Sparkling Wine Work for an Entire Meal? A Course-by-Course Plan
Serve sparkling wine beyond the welcome toast. Choose styles for starters, mains and dessert with a …
Which Wine Should You Serve First at Dinner? A Host's Order of Pour
A practical wine-serving order for a dinner party: welcome drink, starter, main and dessert, with simple …
Wines Like Sauvignon Blanc, but Without the Sharp Edge
Love Sauvignon Blanc's citrus and herbs but want a gentler finish? Try five white-wine routes, from …
What Food Goes with Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine?
Pair alcohol-free sparkling wine with appetisers, fried food, creamy dishes and dessert using its acidity, …
Moving a Wine Collection: A Calm Packing and Unpacking Plan
Moving with wine? Inventory, pack, transport and unpack bottles in a way that protects fragile glass and …
Oeni vs CellarTracker: Which Workflow Fits Your Collection?
Compare Oeni and CellarTracker for stock, bottle locations, drinking guidance and backups. Check current plan …
