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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Certified Sommelier Exam: Format, Cost & Pass Rate
What the CMS Certified Sommelier exam tests, what it really costs once travel and study wine are counted, why …
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Why English sparkling wine keeps beating Champagne in blind tastings: the chalk soils, the grapes, the …
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The CMS Introductory Sommelier course and exam in 2026: the two-day format, the 60% pass mark, what the theory …
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Twelve specific D3 tactics for candidates already deep in the syllabus: command words, answer structure, time …
WSET Diploma: Cost, Structure & Is It Worth It?
What the WSET Diploma really involves: all six units, honest cost ranges, the weekly study load, resit rules …
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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 …
