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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Port Wine Guide: What It Is and Why You Should Try It
Port is one of the world's great wines, and most people have never had a good one. Here's everything you need …
How to Decant Wine: Does It Actually Make a Difference?
Decanting wine isn't just for show. Here's when it helps, when it doesn't, and how to do it properly -- with …
Prosecco Guide: Everything You Need to Know
From Glera grapes to DOCG classifications, here's everything you need to know about Prosecco -- how it's made, …
Cooking with Wine: Which Bottles to Use
That 'cooking wine' on the grocery shelf is a crime against food. Here's what to actually use when a recipe …
Spanish Wine Guide: Rioja, Albariño, Cava and Beyond
Spain has more vineyard area than any country on earth, and some of the world's best-value wines. Here's a …
Italian Wine Beyond Tuscany: A Guide
Everyone knows Chianti and Brunello. But Italy's most exciting wines are coming from regions most people can't …
How to Build Your First Wine Collection
You don't need a cellar or a trust fund to start collecting wine. Here's a practical guide to building a …
French Wine for Beginners: Where to Start
French wine can feel intimidating. Here's a straightforward guide to the major regions, what to drink, and …
Best Rosé Wines for Beginners: 6 Styles
Six rosé styles compared on color, sweetness and price, from $8 blush to $25 Tavel, plus the 5 shelf checks …
