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 Taste Wine Like a Sommelier: 5 Steps
The 5 steps sommeliers run on every glass: see, swirl, sniff, sip, savor. Plus the professional tasting grid, …
Best Champagne Subscription Boxes 2026: Real Bubbles, Real Value
The best Champagne subscription boxes in 2026, reviewed and ranked. Grower Champagne, mixed sparkling, and …
Skin-Contact Wine: What It Is and Why It's Trending
Discover skin-contact wine: what it is, how it differs from white wine, where it comes from, and why it's …
How to Build a Wine Cellar on a Budget
Learn how to build a wine cellar on a budget with practical storage tips, cost breakdowns from £50 to £300+, …
Best Wines for Beginners Under £15: Our Top Picks
Seven beginner-friendly wines under £15 in the UK, with bottles and regions to look for at Waitrose, M&S, …
Low Tannin Red Wines: 10 Smooth Picks and How to Spot Them
Ten smooth, low tannin red wines that never feel harsh, from Cru Beaujolais to real Lambrusco, plus the …
Torrontés Wine Guide: Argentina's Most Misunderstood White Grape
Discover Torrontés: Argentina's aromatic white grape with rose, peach and jasmine aromas, dry on the palate, …
How Much to Spend on Wine: A Practical Guide to Wine Budgeting
What you actually get at different wine price points, where the sweet spots are, when to splurge and how to …
Best Wines for Vegetarians: Pairing Guide for Plant-Based Dishes
Match wine to vegetarian food with confidence. Roasted veg, mushroom dishes, pasta, creamy sauces and spicy …
