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Wine Education and Notes on the Smartphone<\/h1>\n

Do you find yourself staring blankly at a wall of wine at the grocery or taking forever with the wine list at a restaurant? Even after 18 years in the business, I still come across an interesting label that I would like to know more about before I make a decision. Today\u2019s wine apps are not just for serious aficionados and wine industry pros.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of five wine apps that I\u2019m trying out on my smartphone for recommendations and ratings and storing my own preferences and notes, plus two ways to use your smartphone to learn more about wine tasting, storing, and selecting.
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Apps for Wine Recommendations, Ratings, and Notes<\/h2>\n

Hello Vino<\/strong><\/a> is a\u00a0free app\u00a0that works on any smartphone and provides suggestions based on personal taste preference and wine pairings. You can search for a specific bottle of wine by typing in the name, or using its barcode reader (for a fee).<\/p>\n