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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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Top 10 Wine Regions for a Trip With Your Best Friends
Planning a group wine trip with friends? These 10 regions handle 6-8 people perfectly, with great villa …
The Truth About AI Wine Apps in 2026: Which Ones Are Actually Useful
An honest review of the major AI wine apps in 2026: scanning, cellar, journal, pairing, community and the …
How to Build Your First Real Wine Cellar in 2026: A 50 to 100 Bottle Guide
Ready to move past a wine rack? This guide covers what to buy, how to budget, and how to manage a real 50 to …
Wine and Asian Food Pairing: A Practical Guide That Beats the Old Myths
Wine works beautifully with Asian food once you understand spice, umami, and acidity. This guide covers sushi, …
Top 10 Italian Wine Regions Beyond Tuscany: Where the Locals Actually Drink
Tuscany gets the postcards. These 10 Italian wine regions, from Piedmont to Sicily, produce some of the most …
Best Wines for Graduation Parties: Crowd-Pleasers Under $25
Throwing a graduation party? These 10 crowd-pleasing wines under $25 work across mixed crowds, age groups, and …
Best Wines for Wedding Season 2026: How Much to Buy and What to Serve
Planning wine for a 2026 wedding? This guide covers quantities, styles, budgets, and the bottles that please …
Best Wines for Father's Day 2026: 10 Bottles He'll Actually Open
Skip the generic gift baskets. These 10 Father's Day 2026 wine picks span every budget and every dad style, …
How AI Is Changing Wine Education in 2026: From WSET to Tasting
Spaced repetition, AI-graded tasting notes, adaptive WSET prep, and personalised study plans are quietly …
