FAQ — Who Is SOMM DIGI AI For?

Frequently asked questions about SOMM DIGI AI: who it is for, the free practice test, CRU Quiz and CRU Reserve, and how the wine AI works.

Written by Alper Billik — Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, 2019).

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Practice blind tasting deduction 24/7

Get sommelier-level answers, not Wikipedia summaries

Answer staff questions about wine pairings 24/7

Get clear, jargon-free answers to any wine question

Discover food pairings for tonight's dinner

Build your wine knowledge over time — the AI remembers your journey

No pressure, no exams — just a love for wine

What's a good wine for a dinner party under $30?

I'm a wine writer/blogger. Is this for me?

Learn about wine regions you're writing about

Ask anything — "What's a good wine under $20?" is a great question

Learn at your own pace, on your own terms

Not at all. SOMM DIGI AI is built for everyone who loves wine — from curious beginners to Advanced Sommeliers. The AI adapts to your level and grows with you.

Is this better than ChatGPT or other free AI for wine?

SOMM DIGI AI is AI with a sommelier's brain — built by an Advanced Sommelier from his own exam notes and guided by real tasting notes, professional service methodology, and wine education frameworks. You can prompt a general AI all day — it still doesn't have a passing Advanced Sommelier's exam notes inside it. Ours does.

Can I use this for my restaurant's specific wine list?

Yes. Use the Custom AI Agent builder to create an AI trained on YOUR wines, your pairings, your story. No coding required.

Will this help me pass sommelier certification exams?

Yes. Built by an Advanced Sommelier specifically for exam preparation. Practice blind tasting, study regions, and test your knowledge 24/7.

Can my team use one account?

Not yet. Team and enterprise plans are coming soon. For now, each person needs their own account. Contact us at info@sommdigi.com for team pricing.

Yes. Your conversations and wine knowledge stay yours. We never sell your data, never share it with other users, and never use it for advertising. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

Full model (OpenAI) — 45 tokens per message · CRU only

Deep model (OpenAI's more capable model, thinks longer) — 450 tokens per message · CRU only

Reserve model (Claude) — 100 tokens per message · CRU only

Free accounts — 150 tokens per message, 1,000 tokens once, for the first 7 days

CRU members get 25,000 tokens monthly — up to 714 conversations

When your tokens run out, you can wait for your monthly reset (CRU members) or purchase an add-on token pack. We'll never charge you automatically for more tokens — you're always in control.

What are add-on token packs?

60K tokens — $25 (best value)

Never expire while you're a CRU member

If you cancel, you keep them for one full year

Yes, anytime — no questions asked. Cancel from your Account page in one click. You keep full access until the end of your billing period. If you have purchased add-on tokens, they stay yours for one full year after cancellation. Rejoin anytime and pick up where you left off.

Is this AI or a real sommelier?

Why not just use ChatGPT for free?

Guided by real sommelier notes, tasting frameworks, and service methodology

Wine-specific quizzes, blind tasting practice, and study tools

A platform designed 100% for wine — not a general chatbot

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YES! SOMM DIGI AI is built specifically for you.

Example: Ask "Explain the difference between Barolo and Barbaresco" and get exam-ready depth.

YES! Wine educators save hours every week.

Example: Turn your Burgundy lecture into 20 quiz questions in 30 seconds.

YES! Train your staff on wine without hiring a sommelier.

Example: Train a custom AI: "You're a wine expert for [Restaurant Name]. Help staff sell our Burgundy selections."

YES! Wineries use SOMM DIGI AI for staff and customer education.

Example: Build a custom AI that knows everything about your winery's history, vineyard, and wines.

YES! Wine sales teams close more deals with better product knowledge.

Example: Quiz yourself daily on producer details, vintage characteristics, and competitive positioning.

Absolutely! SOMM DIGI AI was built for wine lovers just as much as wine professionals.

You don't need a certification or a sommelier pin to belong here. Whether you're exploring your first wine region or building a cellar, you'll get thoughtful, sommelier-quality answers — without the intimidation.

Example: "I love Pinot Noir — what other grapes would I enjoy?" or "What's a good wine for a dinner party under $30?"

YES! Wine writers use SOMM DIGI AI for research and fact-checking.

Example: "What are the key producers in Priorat and what makes their wines unique?"

YES! Event planners create better wine experiences.

Example: "Create a 5-course wine pairing menu for a spring dinner featuring sustainable wines."

If you're curious about wine, you'll love it here.

Think of it as having a knowledgeable wine friend who's always available — someone who can explain why that bottle tasted so good, what to try next, or what to bring to a dinner party.

Example: "Why does some Chardonnay taste buttery and some doesn't?" — a simple question with a fascinating answer.

Every AI service runs on tokens — it's the cost of powering advanced language models. Here's how it works at SOMM DIGI AI:

Your dashboard always shows exactly how many tokens you have left. No surprises.

Add-on packs are one-time purchases available to CRU members who need extra tokens:

SOMM DIGI AI is powered by advanced AI language models (including OpenAI and Google AI), guided by proprietary sommelier knowledge curated by Advanced Sommelier Alper Billik.

While we strive for accuracy, AI responses may occasionally contain errors. SOMM DIGI AI is a study companion and professional tool — not a replacement for certified wine education programs or human expertise. Always verify critical information independently.

You absolutely can — and for general questions, it's fine. SOMM DIGI AI adds the sommelier layer on top:

If wine is your passion or profession, you deserve a tool built specifically for it.

Full transparency — we want you to know exactly how the platform works and how your data is handled.

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