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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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10 Best White Wines Under $15 (2026 Picks)
Ten white wines under $15 that taste like they cost double, with a shortlist table, price bands, and the …
How to Pass WSET Level 2 First Time: Study Plan & Exam Tips
Pass WSET Level 2 on your first attempt. Step-by-step study plan, key grape varieties to know, common mistakes …
Wine Vocabulary: 20 Terms You Actually Need
Sommeliers use 500+ wine terms. You need exactly 20. Here's the vocabulary that lets you order confidently and …
WSET Level 3 Study Guide (2026): Exam Format and Revision
Prepare for WSET Level 3 with the official exam format, a worked short-answer example, a practical study …
Wine Scanner Got the Vintage Wrong? Check Before Saving
Check producer, cuvée, vintage and size when a wine scanner returns the wrong bottle. Retake the label, …
Wine for People Who Think They Hate Wine
Think you hate wine? 73% of wine haters changed their mind after trying 5 different styles. Here's how to find …
9 Best Wines Under $10 in 2026: Honest Picks
Nine wines under $10 that are genuinely worth drinking, with a shortlist table, price bands, and an honest …
Terroir Explained: Why Place Changes Wine
Pinot Noir from Burgundy tastes nothing like Pinot Noir from California. Here's why, and why understanding …
12 Underrated Wine Regions Worth Exploring
Stop overpaying for Bordeaux and Napa. These hidden gem wine regions produce exceptional bottles at prices …
