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 (2026): Week-by-Week Plan to Pass First Time
Complete WSET Level 2 study plan: week-by-week schedule, all 21 grapes, the topics examiners actually test, and the revision mistakes that …
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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Sulfites in Wine: What They Are and Whether They Matter
What sulfites in wine actually do, why every label says contains sulfites, and the truth about sulfite …
Wine Flights Explained: How to Get More from Every Tasting
What a wine flight is, why tasting wines side by side teaches your palate faster than anything else, and how …
How to Fly with Wine: Packing Bottles Safely and Legally
How to fly with wine without breakage or customs trouble: checked bag rules, duty-free allowances for the UK, …
How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Wine?
How many calories and units are in a glass of wine, why strength and size change the number, and a free …
Should You Chill Red Wine?
Yes, some reds are better cool. Which red wines to chill, the right temperature for each style, and a free …
How to Never Run Out of Wine at a Party
Work out exactly how much wine to buy for a party without overspending. A simple method based on guests, hours …
5 Wine Pairing Rules That Actually Work
Five simple wine pairing rules that hold up in real life, from matching weight to using acidity and tannin. …
Do Wine Vintages Actually Matter?
When the year on a wine label matters and when it doesn't. How vintage variation works, which wines it affects …
Is My Wine Too Old to Drink?
How to tell if a wine is past its best, still fine, or actually improving. Signs to look for, which wines age, …
