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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Genuinely good red wine under $15 is possible if you know where to look. Here are ten picks worth every penny, …
How to Open a Wine Bottle: Every Method, Including Stubborn Corks and Wax Seals
From waiter's friend to ah-so and screwpull: every method for opening wine bottles, including sparkling, …
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Wine fridges range from £80 to £2,000. Here's who actually needs one, what features matter, which to avoid, …
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Cava is bottle-fermented like Champagne but costs a fraction of the price. Here's what it is, where it comes …
WSET Level 1 vs Level 2: Which Should You Start With?
WSET Level 1 takes 1 day; Level 2 takes 8-12 weeks. Here's which level you should start with based on your …
Best Merlot Wine 2026: 7 Crowd-Pleasing Bottles Worth Buying
The 7 best Merlot wines in 2026: soft tannins, plummy fruit, and zero intimidation. Picks from Bordeaux to …
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Opened wine doesn't last forever. Here's exactly how long red, white, rosé, sparkling, and fortified wines …
Best Sauvignon Blanc 2026: 8 Bottles for Every Budget
The 8 best Sauvignon Blanc wines in 2026, from grassy Marlborough to mineral Sancerre: picks under $15, under …
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Seven Moscato bottles worth buying, from $9 supermarket picks to Moscato d'Asti and Rutherglen Muscat, with …
