Do wine isles (not to even mention wine shops) intimidate you?
Do you feel a little "lost in translation" with that sea of wine labels in front of you?
Or are you always choosing the same wine, because you fear being disappointed by another?
Christmas might have brought along some fancy new technology, or you have vowed to drink better wine this year- we look at the technical and 'away-from-the-bottle' gadgets to get you wine-ready for the year.
From pairing vino with food to finding the perfect gift for your connoisseur father-in-law, we keep our promise of introducing you to the little things (in this case apps) you didn’t know you needed, simplifying your life one sip at a time!
Do you feel a little "lost in translation" with that sea of wine labels in front of you?
Or are you always choosing the same wine, because you fear being disappointed by another?
Christmas might have brought along some fancy new technology, or you have vowed to drink better wine this year- we look at the technical and 'away-from-the-bottle' gadgets to get you wine-ready for the year.
From pairing vino with food to finding the perfect gift for your connoisseur father-in-law, we keep our promise of introducing you to the little things (in this case apps) you didn’t know you needed, simplifying your life one sip at a time!
Regardless of whether you’re a wine snob and refuse to drink from a bottle with a screw cap, or could care less and happily swig from a box, the following wine apps will help you better understand this refined libation.
Wine apps (Android and IOs)
Vivino and Delectable: Snap a photo of any wine, and while you have a sip they automatically recognize it from their database of more than 3 million wines. Discover all you want to know about those specific wines, explore friend’s ratings and get personal recommendations based on your taste, simply browse wines in nearby stores or locate the ones on your Wish List
Vivino and Delectable: Snap a photo of any wine, and while you have a sip they automatically recognize it from their database of more than 3 million wines. Discover all you want to know about those specific wines, explore friend’s ratings and get personal recommendations based on your taste, simply browse wines in nearby stores or locate the ones on your Wish List
Plonk looks at grape varieties and wine styles, helping you understand the flavors you like and making suggestions of something similar to try. Scan through to find your favorite grape variety (color coded for red and white wine to make things easier). If you love wine but are stuck in a rut of drinking the same thing every night you’ll be inspired by all there is to discover.
Find, compare and buy – straight from your Phone.
The Wine-Searcher App is a great shortcut to your favorite wines, beers and spirits – wherever you are on Earth. It’ll even check your nearest wine store and recommend you their best value bottles.
The Wine-Searcher App is a great shortcut to your favorite wines, beers and spirits – wherever you are on Earth. It’ll even check your nearest wine store and recommend you their best value bottles.
Responsible Drinking apps and gadgets
Wise Drinking Fun app to keep you within the limits. Wise Drinking allows you to set up a personal profile, after which you can keep track of what you are drinking- the app will then tell you what your blood alcohol level is and whether you are allowed to drive. Taxi services and/or friends can be called straight from the app (no internet service required) |
Wine Games
For those of you less proactive in the technological department or is a closet wine nerd. . . These board games should keep you informed and entertained!
For those of you less proactive in the technological department or is a closet wine nerd. . . These board games should keep you informed and entertained!
Pop the cork off any gathering with WINEOPOLY! It's all fun and games until you're sent to the Wine Cellar to age-then you're out of the game for three turns. So choose your token (wine bottle, cork, wine glass, cheese, grapes, or a carafe) and advance to CHEERS! Who knows? You may be elected president of the wine club or you may be penalized for serving obtrusively malodorous cheese! | Let the battle begin as players answer questions in categories such as Vine to Vino (growing grapes, making wine, and world production), Wine Cellar (selecting, storing, and tasting wine), and Cork Culture (wine people, business, arts and science, and trivia). Perfect for those new to the world of wine, but challenging enough for the devoted oenophile! |
If you are thinking that all these "gadgets" are just too intense for you - you simply want to drink good wine without thinking about it. . .
10-Vins might be for you!
10-Vins - the solution to tasting a wide variety of wines- without all the half drunk bottles and without the technicalities of using an app to help you choose what to taste. 10 "wine by the glass" samples delivered right to your (French) door, every month!
Let us know what you think about these "unconventional" gadgets and tell us about your favourite wine app and how it makes your life easier. . .