Learn Wine, One Glass at a Time
Somm Scribe is a practical wine education blog designed to help you taste with confidence. From understanding wine labels and regions to learning how flavor, oak, and structure work together, each guide is built to make wine more approachable — one glass at a time.
How to Read a Wine Label: Without Feeling Lost
Wine labels can feel confusing; foreign words, abbreviations, vineyards, regions, alcohol percentages, vintage years… and none of them tell you, in plain English, what the wine actually tastes like. Good news: once you know the key parts of a label, you can instantly understand style, quality, and what to expect in your glass. This guide breaks down the essentials so you can choose wine with confidence.
Pinot Noir vs Merlot: What’s the Difference?
Pinot Noir and Merlot are two of the most widely enjoyed red wines in the world — smooth, approachable, and full of fruit flavor. But they’re also very different in style, structure, and personality. If you’ve ever wondered which one you prefer (or why), this guide breaks down the key differences in an easy, side-by-side format.
What Is a Tasting Note?
When you’re learning about wine, you’ll eventually hear people talk about “tasting notes.” Sometimes they sound poetic, sometimes technical, and sometimes a little over the top — but the idea behind them is actually simple.