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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Wine Barcode or Label Scanner: Which App Fits the Job?
Choose a wine scanner for label photos, shop barcodes or individual cellar bottles. Compare documented …
Nebbiolo: The Grape Behind Barolo, Barbaresco & Italy's Most Demanding Reds
Nebbiolo makes Italy's most age-worthy reds, Barolo and Barbaresco. Here's what it tastes like, why it's so …
Best AI Apps for Food and Drink in 2026 (7 That Actually Deliver)
From scanning wine labels to snapping calorie counts and turning leftovers into recipes, these 7 AI apps …
Sangiovese: The Grape Behind Chianti, Brunello, and Italy's Greatest Reds
Sangiovese is Italy's most planted grape, and its most versatile. From everyday Chianti to aged Brunello di …
Best Wines Under $20 in 2026: 15 Reds, Whites and Rosés
Fifteen wines under $20 that consistently overdeliver: six reds, five whites, two rosés and two sparkling, …
New Zealand Wine Guide: Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, Central Otago & More
New Zealand punches far above its weight in wine. Here's your guide to the regions, grapes, and bottles that …
Easter Wine Pairings: The Best Wines for Your Spring Feast
From roast lamb and glazed ham to spring vegetables and hot cross buns, discover the perfect wine pairings for …
Pinot Grigio: What Does It Taste Like, and Why Do People Love It?
Light, crisp, and impossible to dislike, here's everything you need to know about Pinot Grigio: taste, …
Brut vs Demi-Sec: Sweetness Levels Explained Simply
Brut, Extra Dry, Demi-Sec, Doux: exact sugar levels in g/L, how each one actually tastes, and which sweetness …
