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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Vinho Verde: Portugal's Fizzy, Fresh Summer Secret
What Vinho Verde is, why the green refers to youth rather than colour, the gentle fizz, the Alvarinho …
Oaked vs Unoaked Wine: What the Barrel Actually Does
Oaked vs unoaked wine explained: what barrels add, why some Chardonnay tastes of butter and vanilla, French …
Best Red Wines Under $30 in 2026: 12 Bottles Worth the Step Up
Twelve red wines under $30 worth the step up: Chianti Classico Riserva, Crozes-Hermitage, Rioja Reserva, and …
How to Tell If Wine Has Gone Bad: 5 Signs to Check
How to tell if wine has gone bad: the smells, colours and tastes that give away a spoiled bottle, whether it …
How to Write Wine Tasting Notes: A Method That Actually Sticks
How to write wine tasting notes you will actually reuse: a simple 4-line method, how the WSET SAT formalises …
Sweet Red Wines: 9 Bottles for People Who Hate Dry Wine
Nine sweet red wines that prove you do not have to like dry wine: Lambrusco, Brachetto d'Acqui, Ruby Port, and …
Best Autumn Wines 2026: What to Drink as the Nights Draw In
The best autumn wines for 2026: Gamay, Nebbiolo and other mid-weight reds, golden whites for harvest food, and …
What Is Dry Wine? (It Doesn't Mean What Most People Think)
Dry wine explained: what dry actually means, why a mouth-drying red is not the same thing, the driest styles …
Best BBQ Wines 2026: 12 Bottles That Work Around the Grill
The 12 best wines for a BBQ in 2026: bold reds that stand up to smoke, crisp whites for sides, and rosés that …
