Sommelia Academy

A free, open library of short wine lessons written by a Swiss sommelier. Pairings, regions, grapes, gifts. No paywall, no login required.

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How to Actually Taste a Wine — Mini Sommelier Course — the five-step framework professional sommeliers use, stripped of the jargon. 8 min.

Wine Foundations — how to taste, how to talk about wine, how to pick a bottle without panicking. Start with Wine for Beginners.
Grape Varieties — a field guide to the grapes you will actually meet, from Pinot Noir to Chasselas. Read Wine Grapes Explained.
Wine Regions — what grows where, and why a Bordeaux tastes nothing like a Valais Pinot, even when both are red. Start with A Beginner's Map of Wine Regions.
Food Pairing — what wine to pour with raclette, fondue, steak, fish. Read Wine and Food Pairing: A Simple Guide.
Occasions and Hosting — hosting an apero, throwing a dinner, planning a wedding. Read How to Choose Wine for Any Occasion.
Wine Gifts — gifting wine to people you like, people you owe, and people you barely know. Read The Best Wine Gifts.
Buying Wine Smart — how to find a good bottle in Switzerland, online, in a shop, on a list, on a budget. Read How to Buy Wine in Switzerland.
Styles and Curiosities — natural wine, orange wine, Cremant, rose. Read Wine Styles Explained.