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 →
Latest from the journal.
How to Become a Sommelier: A Complete Career Guide
Everything you need to know about becoming a sommelier, from entry-level positions to Master Sommelier. …
Wine Scores Explained: What 90 Points Really Mean (And When to Ignore Them)
Wine scores decoded: what 90 points actually means, who decides it, and when a high number is just expensive …
Does Wine Glass Shape Really Matter?
Riedel wants you to buy 12 different glasses. Here's the truth about wine glass shapes, the only 3 you …
WSET Level 2 vs 3: Which Should You Take First?
Compare WSET Level 2 and Level 3 by entry knowledge, study time, theory and tasting assessment, then choose a …
Wine and Steak Pairing Guide for Every Cut
Ribeye needs bold Cabernet. Filet wants elegant Pinot. Here's exactly which wine to open for every steak cut, …
How to Buy Wine as a Gift for Anyone
Buying wine for your boss, a dinner party, or someone whose taste you don't know? These fail safe bottles and …
How to Order Wine at a Restaurant
Sweaty palms when the wine list arrives? Learn the phrases sommeliers love to hear, how to find value, and …
Wine Myths Debunked: 10 Common Lies
Still avoiding screw caps? Saving cheap wine to age? Stop. These 10 wine myths are costing you money and …
Why Red Wine Gives You Headaches
Why does red wine give me a headache but white wine doesn't? Science reveals the true culprits behind red wine …
