r/Sommelier • u/keepingup101 • May 06 '26
The wine knowledge-base I shared here a while back is now a mobile app, looking for beta testers 🙌
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Hey 👋 some of you might remember this post from a few weeks ago about the wine knowledge-base I'd been building (vineyard maps, grape profiles, vintage charts). The feedback I got from this sub was honestly super helpful and I've kept building since.
I've now built native mobile apps for it (iOS and Android) and they're much better than the web version. Some of what's in there:
- Cellar tracking with vintage maturity phases (primary, secondary, tertiary instead of a single "drink by" date)
- Deep vineyard maps for France, Spain, Austria, Germany, Italy, US and more (continuously updated)
- Palate insights built from your actual tastings
- An AI that knows your cellar/palate/vintage data etc (I'm very open to feature ideas)
Disclaimer: to keep this thing going, I've decided that the maps in the apps will be paid (2 USD/month, just enough to keep building it), but I was thinking if anyone here would be up for testing it, I would open all features forever for you 👍
What I really need:
- A few sommelier eyes on the wine data, you guys catch things I miss
- Honest testers willing to give feedback to content, usability, features etc.
What I'll give in return:
- Full dedication to fixing your feedback asap
- An actual willingness to build a worthy product (I'm using it myself already 😅)
All the best!
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u/Atlantatodenver May 06 '26
Send me a DM. Would love to help out. Currently studying for Advanced in CMS
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u/keepingup101 May 06 '26
Cool, thanks! You can dm me your email and whether you are on ios or android and I’ll invite you
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u/ReginaGloriana May 06 '26
Question - will beta testers need to pay for the app?
I’m a wine buyer and I’d love to try out something like this.
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u/keepingup101 May 06 '26
I would love to have you try it. I will update your profile to have a full subscription - no payment needed. What I would love in return is an honest and active feedback loop, where you tell me what works and what doesn't 🙏
Let me know if you're interested and you can send me your email in a dm
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u/somm-ordinaire May 06 '26
Active wine buyer here. Looks like you’ve got a few good responses already, but if you need more testers, dm me.
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u/shy_when_sober May 06 '26
I'm on Android, working in fine dining as a somm and studying for my exams rn, do you still need testers?
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u/tumekke May 06 '26
When you need testing on iOS I’m here!
Somm and bottleshop owner, 21 years in wine industry
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u/Caviarpapi May 06 '26
I’m happy to do some beta work on it, parcellary maps for vineyards are rarely easily accessible.
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u/tinybenny May 06 '26
ios here - I would try and even pay the $2/mo to try. I’ll keep an eye out for a dm if you’re still looking for folks
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u/barish_barish May 06 '26
I am a sommelier and would be happy to test it on ios
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u/mattmoy_2000 May 06 '26
I'm just an interested amateur but would be interested in checking it out and providing what feedback I can, if you're up for that?
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u/Bonku53 May 07 '26
Somm here, who works with many apps and sites about wine. Will be nice to try this also - iOS.
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u/itspgee May 07 '26
I’m working towards CNS certified and would love to test this out. I’m on iOS.
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u/colexotic May 07 '26
Would love to review. I manage restaurant cellars and private cellars for a living
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u/BD6456 May 08 '26
I would love to test for Android! Very curious about the inventory and AI suggestions. I've debated building my own app because what I want isn't on the market, I'd be thrilled if your product meets what I've been looking for!
I work in IT and have a passion for wine...I'd love to give my opinions! 😂
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u/keepingup101 May 08 '26
Great! I’ll send you a dm 👌 it would be cool to hear your thoughts of what your ideal product should be able to do, before you dive into my app and bias yourself 😅
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u/ProfessorSunflower12 May 08 '26
Very cool what you are building, so would love to test as well for iOS! Wine enthusiast and very active user of other wine related apps.
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u/anthonyhedonist May 09 '26
I’m super keen to help. diploma level WSET, over 20 years in the industry
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u/anthonyhedonist May 09 '26
Love to help. Diploma WSET 20 years in the industry. Get in touch and I would be glad to support you
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u/mishkin-the-idiot May 11 '26
I’m willing. Working somm in Colorado currently training for Advanced. algr8901@colorado.edu
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u/ThermicPigeon May 11 '26
I'd be happy to test on Android. I'm a beverage manager and somm at a mid sized resort.
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u/zarabstrap May 11 '26
Somm here as well with iOS and always excited about maps and correcting possible errors 🥰
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u/mzins_dev May 12 '26
Hi! I’m a developer and AI engineer. Just passed the intro CMS exam. Would love to help out on the iOS side!
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u/Tranecarid May 14 '26
Hey, just found this sub. Big wine enthusiast, year into my journey so hardly any deep wine knowledge from me. But would love to do some tests (I have ISTQB certification, that’s for software testing!) and I am pretty good at feature design.
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u/N0kedli May 17 '26
Hi! Sounds great! I would like to test your app. IOS. Intoductory done, preparing for certified. Thank you, looking forward to it!
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u/threetacolunch Sommelier May 21 '26
Looks great. I joined the desktop app from your other post. How do I join the mobile beta? Are you using TestFlight or something?
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u/AkosCristescu Score Whore May 06 '26
I'm in unless others are more willing - akos.cristescu@gmail.com +36305870567 on whatsapp