Wine rating app?

02840 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 01:14 PM

Free options -

I had "Wine Enthusiast Guide" on my Treos way back when, but never migrated it over to WM. If all you're doing is looking up ratings, prices, etc and not keeping track of your own cellar I found their web based rating/review to work just fine from my TP. (Wine Enthusiast Magazine provides the data for the "Wine Enthusiast Guide")
http://www.winemag.com/buyingguide/search.asp?db=

Also, you can download a Vintage Chart in PDF format from here if you just want something for quick reference.
http://www.winemag.com/Media/Publica...ge_Chart_1.pdf

With those two options I couldn't see spending the $20 when it didn't look like they were actively developing the software.

(Edit: I also use this one on occasion: http://www.wines.mobi/ )

dtndvm · #2 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 02:26 PM

I would agree with 02840. Unless you're trying to track your own collection, just use the online resources. The info is readily available and up to date. Even if they were actively supporting and updating the app, I don't know that I would buy it. But, as I got it as a gift, I loaded it on my TP and still find I use it occasionally.

**Drybonz** · #3 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 02:27 PM

Does that Handmark app update prices and ratings, etc OTA?

NYC Guy · #4 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 06:27 PM

One of the main reasons for wanting an app like this would be when I am in a restaurant and I would love to see the ratings on the various wines they have available. Especially if I am undecided about 2 or 3 of them and they are all about the same price.

NYC Guy · #5 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 02840

Also, you can download a Vintage Chart in PDF format from here if you just want something for quick reference.
http://www.winemag.com/Media/Publica...ge_Chart_1.pdf

How well does this vintage chart appear on your phone's screen? It would probably be as good a tool as I really need for everyday use.