SOMM.SITE
Free Sommelier Courses & Wine Education
Professional education in wine, sommelier practice, and beverage management. Free, comprehensive, and built for the wine community.
Three courses. Twenty-one lessons.
Whether you are casually learning or studying for sommelier certification, the journey begins here.
Beginner
Introduction to Wine
A comprehensive foundation in wine covering grape varieties, regional styles, geography, and notable producers. Built for anyone beginning their wine education or looking for a structured refresher on the essentials.
Intermediate
The Sommelier Position
An in-depth study of the sommelier profession, from wine service technique and blind tasting methodology to wine list construction and guest relations. Designed for hospitality professionals pursuing or refining a career in wine service.
Advanced
Beverage Management Proseminar
An advanced course in beverage program leadership covering cost control, inventory systems, vendor strategy, staff development, and revenue optimization. Built for current and aspiring food and beverage directors operating at the highest level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these wine courses free?
Yes. Every course on Somm.Site is completely free with no paywalls, subscriptions, or hidden costs. Our mission is to make professional wine and sommelier education accessible to everyone in the hospitality community.
Who are these wine courses designed for?
Our courses serve learners at every level, from someone beginning their wine education to experienced sommeliers and beverage directors looking for structured reference material. The Introduction to Wine course is built for beginners, The Sommelier Position targets working wine service professionals, and the Beverage Management Proseminar is designed for current and aspiring food and beverage directors.
Do these courses prepare me for sommelier certification exams?
Our courses build foundational and intermediate wine knowledge that supports preparation for certification exams through the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. They cover grape varieties, wine regions, tasting methodology, service technique, and beverage program management. While no online course replaces hands-on tasting practice, these lessons provide the theoretical framework that certification study requires.
How long does each course take to complete?
The Introduction to Wine course contains 9 lessons and takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The Sommelier Position and Beverage Management Proseminar courses each contain 6 lessons and take approximately 2.5 hours.