6. Download an app

Finding out more about a wine you have just tasted – and keeping a record of it for the next time you’re shopping in the wine aisle or feeling bemused by a restaurant wine list – is as easy as downloading one of these handy apps.

Tipple demystifies wine tasting, making it any newbie’s secret weapon to learning more without being confused by all the jargon. Features include Tipple Tips, a stepby-step guide through assessing the wine in your glass and creating your personal tasting notes with industrystandard terminology, and TimeWine, which keeps a visual record of the wines you’ve tried.

Vivino is great for scanning a label to find out more about the wine’s ratings and average price. With 34 million users, it’s punted as the largest wine app in the world.

Plonk features info about different grapes, food matches, wine regions, and plenty of “unstuffy” information about the wines you like. Upload and tag photos of your favourite bottles so that you’ll never forget a good one.

Delectable lets you follow sommeliers and winemakers, explore curated lists, read reviews and tasting notes by other users, keep your own wine journal, and share your recommendations with friends.

HelloVino When you’re looking for the perfect match for your meal, use this app to explore pairing recommendations by entering the names of the dishes you’re eating. The app will also make new wine recommendations based on your ratings and scanned wine labels.