Daniela DaSuta

If you're considering taking a WSET Level 1 course, you're probably wondering whether it will be overwhelming, whether you need prior wine knowledge, and whether you'll feel out of place. The honest answer is that most students arrive a little nervous. Wine can feel intimidating before you ever learn anything about it. People worry they won’t be able to taste properly, that they’ll say the wrong thing, or that everyone else in the room will somehow know more. One of the most important parts...

If you’ve ever looked into booking a private wine tasting, you’ve probably wondered: what should this actually cost? The short answer: it depends, but there are some very real benchmarks (and misconceptions) worth understanding before you book. Typical Cost of a Private Wine Tasting Most quality private wine tastings fall somewhere in the range of $55–$85 per person , depending on the experience. At Somm Space , private tastings start at $750 and increase based on: Group size Wine selection...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing wine tasting wrong,” you’re not alone. Most people swirl, sniff, sip—and then immediately wonder what they’re supposed to be getting out of it. Meanwhile, someone nearby is confidently talking about “minerality,” which doesn’t help. Here’s the reality: wine tasting is not intuitive. It’s a learned skill. I first heard this idea from wine expert Jamie Goode , and it stuck because it explains why so many people feel lost. Humans are wired to look at...