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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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Spaced repetition is the most efficient way to memorize WSET material. Learn how the SM-2 algorithm works and …
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12 top-rated Cava, Prosecco, and Crémant picks from $8 to $25. Every bottle blind-tested against Champagne …
Wine Cocktails: Spritz, Sangria, and More
Forget sad sangria at bad restaurants. Here are wine cocktails actually worth making, from the perfect Aperol …
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A wine journal transforms casual drinking into conscious learning. Here's how to start one, what to record, …
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The best inexpensive wines in 2026: 12 bottles from $6 to $30 that punch far above their price, and the exact …
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Champagne is overrated and overpriced (fight me). Here's your guide to sparkling wines that taste just as good …
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Choose restaurant wine by your budget, meal and preferred style. Compare glass and bottle prices, ask useful …
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Skip the boring wine night. Here's everything you need to throw a wine tasting party that's fun, educational, …
