Top 3 apps to help you learn everything you need to know about wine

Top 3 Smartphone Apps for Wine Lovers

1) Swig: Wine and Connections

Wine is your passion, but unfortunately, your friends don't share the same enthusiasm. While they might enjoy a glass now and then, they're not particularly interested in wine labels or your food pairing suggestions. If you love talking about wine for hours, check out Swig, an English-language app that brings together the wine-drinking community. The app allows users to share photos of their wine, cocktails, and spirits discoveries. There are also dating sites for wine enthusiasts, like Vinealove, a sort of "Meetic" for wine lovers launched in 2013.

2) Pipotron: Impress at Tastings

Want to impress your friends at a wine tasting but lack the right vocabulary? The Pipotron app has you covered. Simply discreetly pull out your phone and type a question like “What do you think of this wine?” Pipotron will suggest ready-made phrases used by seasoned wine tasters. Here's how it might work in practice (see video below).

3) Wine Quiz: Brush Up on Your Wine Knowledge

“Which of these names is a Bordeaux château: La Levrette, La Brouette, Le Missionnaire, or La Grenouille?” If you're a fan of the popular Swedish trivia app Duel Quiz and have an interest in wine, you'll love the "Wine Quiz" app launched in 2015 by Revue du Vin de France. Like "Duel Quiz," you can challenge your friends with over 1,000 humorous and offbeat questions, all while refreshing your wine knowledge.

FAQ - Wine apps

Which apps should you choose to become a wine expert?

This article highlights three apps: Swig, an English-language app that brings the wine-loving community together, Pipotron to find the right words at a tasting, and Wine Quiz to brush up on your knowledge in a fun way.

What is the Swig app used for?

Swig is an English-language app that brings together the wine-drinking community. Its principle is to share photos of your discoveries, whether wines, cocktails or spirits, and to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Who launched the Wine Quiz app?

Wine Quiz was launched in 2015 by the Revue du Vin de France. Much like Duel Quiz, you can challenge your friends with over 1,000 humorous and offbeat questions while refreshing your wine knowledge.

Does the Pipotron app really teach you about wine?

Pipotron does not actually teach you about wine: it suggests ready-made phrases used by seasoned tasters. It is a humorous tool to impress at a party when you are short on the right vocabulary.

Are there dating sites for wine lovers?

Yes, there are platforms dedicated to wine enthusiasts, such as Vinealove, a sort of Meetic for wine lovers launched in 2013. The idea is to connect people who share the same passion for tasting.