Top 3 Wine Apps for Your Smartphone
- Jun 8, 2018
Smartphone apps help us solve some of life’s most difficult challenges; where to find a good restaurant, how to do the perfect squat or lunge, or even where to find a date—but what about apps that show us how to find that perfect bottle of wine? The good news is there are lots of them, and we've compiled a list that will help you do everything from finding the perfect bottle of red to finding the best reviews from top-rated connoisseurs.
Test out these apps at any one of our 5 locations across BC, and talk to any of our friendly staff members for extra insight into any of your delicious finds. We're sure you'll end up with a bottle that will suit your budget and wow your taste buds.
App #1 Vivino
This helpful app is not only free and available for iPhones and Androids, but also gives you a plethora of information on any bottle. Simply scan the wine label with your smartphone camera and the app will give you tons of wine information, such as where the wine is from, how much it costs, similar bottles and brief tasting notes.
App #2 Wine Enthusiast
Once you've scanned the label and found great info on your bottle, why not see what others have to say about it? Wine Enthusiast is a free app available for iPhone and Android and features ratings from wine connoisseurs, tasting notes and detailed insight into every bottle. Use this app to get all the information you need to be confident in your wine purchase.
App # 3 Pocket Wine Pairing
Alright, so now you've found your bottle, learned about its crisp or earthy tasting notes, and have read what others have said about it. Now it's time to find out what types of food will pair perfectly with your chosen bottle. Pocket Wine Pairing is free and available for iPhones and assists with finding the perfect fare to go with your bottle of wine, whether it's fine, ripe cheese for a dry white, or a deep, rich red for a juicy steak.
Have a favourite wine app of your own? We want to hear about it. Let us know what apps you use in the comments below!