This is not a delicate notebook. Its compact size and rugged design make it the perfect companion for vineyard visits where space is tight.
Every page functions as your personal command center for data. With technical grids you can document wine with professional detail on the go.
Beyond the wine the people matter. Use the dedicated business contact directory to keep track of producers and winemakers you meet along the way.
100 Technical Tasting Grids for tracking Tannins and Acidity
Vineyard and Producer information logging
Professional Networking and Contact Directory updates
Welcome to The Sommelier's Wine Tasting Journal — a precision field log designed for industry professionals, serious enthusiasts, and anyone committed to developing
their palate at the highest level. Whether you are a working sommelier, a WSET candidate, or a dedicated wine traveler, this journal is built to keep pace with you
wherever the wine takes you.
This pocket-sized journal is designed to travel with you — to cellar doors, trade tastings, restaurant visits, and vineyard tours. It is organized into three core sections, each serving a distinct purpose in your professional wine practice.
VINEYARD & PRODUCER INFO LOGS (Pages 5–24)
Use these pages to capture essential details about every winery or producer you visit. Record the winery name, region, contact details, and your key impressions of the
visit. The Wines Tasted table lets you list specific bottles with your ratings at a glance, while the notes area gives you space to capture everything else — the character of the cellar, standout moments, or follow-up questions. Use the Would Visit Again? checkbox to quickly flag producers worth returning to.
TECHNICAL TASTING GRIDS (Pages 25–124)
This is the heart of the journal. Each tasting grid walks you through a complete structured analysis — appearance, nose, and palate — using the same systematic
framework used by professional tasters and certification bodies worldwide. Rate tannin, acidity, body, alcohol, and finish on a five-point scale. Record your flavour notes and aroma profile in the dedicated fields. Finish each entry with your conclusions: quality rating, readiness assessment, and an overall score out of 100. Use one grid per wine tasted.
BUSINESS CONTACT DIRECTORY (Pages 125–134)
Your professional network in wine is one of your most valuable assets. These directory pages give you a structured place to record contact details for winemakers, importers, distributors, sales representatives, and fellow industry professionals you meet along the way. Each page holds multiple full contact entries with space for name, title, company, phone, email, website, region, and notes.
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM THIS JOURNAL
Complete each tasting grid immediately after tasting — memoryfades faster than you think. Use the full five-point scales consistently so your ratings remain comparable across different sessions and locations. Cross-reference your Producer Info Logs with your Tasting Grids by noting page numbers in the margins.
Revisit your contact directory regularly and follow up with the people who matter most to your career or collection. This journal is your professional field companion. Fill it honestly, carry it everywhere, and let it become an accurate record of your journey through the world of wine.
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