Hello Vino: Wine Assistant

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. This is the biggest Hello Vino update ever. Our "Vintage 5.0" re-launch has a stunning new design with a simple and elegant Question-and-Answer interface to help you buy wine, with ALL NEW personalized "Wine For You" recommendations based on your specific taste preferences. Other huge improvements include a streamlined label scanner and "My Wines" notebook to save and remember your favorites. And... we're thrilled to introduce the new Hello Vino Wine Club, where you can have personalized wine shipments delivered every month (and of course you can easily pay with Apple Pay). We are so excited to re-launch the app. Please send all questions and feedback to hello@hellovino.com and we'll get back to you right away. ** This 5.0.11 release includes a few tweaks for the big iOS 11 update. **

This is the biggest Hello Vino update ever. Our "Vintage 5.0" re-launch has a stunning new design with a simple and elegant interface to help you buy wine, and is now a gazillion times smarter with personalized "Wine For You" recommendations based on your taste preferences. Other huge improvements include a streamlined label scanner and "My Wines" notebook to save and remember your favorites. And... we're thrilled to introduce the new Hello Vino Wine Club, where you can have personalized wine shipments delivered every month (and of course you can easily pay with Apple Pay). We are so excited to re-launch the app. Please send all questions and feedback to hello@hellovino.com and we'll get back to you right away.

This is the biggest Hello Vino update ever. Our "Vintage 5.0" re-launch has a stunning new design with a simple and elegant interface to help you buy wine, and is now a gazillion times smarter with personalized "Wine For You" recommendations based on your taste preferences. Other huge improvements include a streamlined label scanner and "My Wines" notebook to save and remember your favorites. And... we're thrilled to introduce the new Hello Vino Wine Club, where you can have personalized wine shipments delivered every month (and of course you can easily pay with Apple Pay). We are so excited to re-launch the app. Please send all questions and feedback to hello@hellovino.com and we'll get back to you right away.

ALL NEW recommendations with wine and food pairing inspiration for Spring dinners, parties & holidays. And, some important under-the-hood tweaks and bug fixes as we prepare for our huge 5.0 update. As always, please send feedback and questions to: hello@hellovino.com

-- New in Vintage 4.9.8 -- Important under-the-hood updates with optimization for speed and reliability. -- New in Vintage 4.9.7 -- WINES FOR FALL - We're already seeing the "pumpkin spice takeover" for the Fall season and its delicious dishes. Of course, we have ALL NEW WINE RECOMMENDATIONS to enjoy with your seasonal favorites, comfort foods, and even some fun pairings for football fare - including PIZZA! As always, please email hello@hellovino.com with any support issues, questions or feedback. Cheers!

WINES FOR FALL - We're already seeing the "pumpkin spice takeover" for the Fall season and its delicious dishes. Of course, we have ALL NEW WINE RECOMMENDATIONS to enjoy with your seasonal favorites, comfort foods, and even some fun pairings for football fare - including PIZZA! As always, please email hello@hellovino.com with any support issues, questions or feedback. Cheers!

The big (literally) iPhone 6 and 6+ update is here! Updated graphics and layout adjustments to look beautiful on larger devices. And... WINES FOR SUMMER FUN - With vacation season in full swing, the app has all new wine recommendations and Summer recipe pairings for your backyard BBQs, weekend pool parties and lazy Sundays. As always, please email hello@hellovino.com with any support issues, questions or feedback. Cheers!

The grilling season is upon us, and we've updated the app with amazing new wines for your outdoor cookouts, holiday parties and some gifts for dear old Dad. Plus, you can buy wines for these special occasions with a single tap using Apple Pay!

Several "under the hood" app optimization tweaks to speed and reliability for a magical app experience. And... NEW food & wine content for the grilling season. Who loves you more than Hello Vino? -- New in Version 4.9 -- SPRING HAS SPRUNG - Delicious new wines and recipe pairings for the big Spring holidays. PLUS, you can buy with a single tap using Apple Pay. LABEL SCANNER UPGRADE - The most accurate wine label scanner in the App Store just got even faster. New human-powered recognition of wine label images within seconds. NEW COMMUNITY WINE RATINGS - Consumer ratings are now available, contributed by our community of more than 2 million Hello Vino app users. UPDATED PROFILES - Your personalized wine picks are ready in the updated "My Profile" section of the app. Hundreds of wines are hand-picked by our experts, then we deliver the best wines according to your personal taste preferences. Awesome, huh? If you have any not-so-awesome experiences, please email hello@hellovino.com and we'll get you squared away. Unfortunately, we can't reply to App Store reviews, so please email us.

What's New for Version 4.9: SPRING HAS SPRUNG - Delicious new wines and recipe pairings for your big Spring holiday dinner. PLUS, you can buy with a single tap using Apple Pay. LABEL SCANNER UPGRADE - The most accurate wine label scanner in the App Store just got even faster. New human-powered recognition of wine label images within seconds. NEW COMMUNITY WINE RATINGS - Consumer ratings are now available, contributed by our community of more than 2 million Hello Vino app users. UPDATED PROFILES - Your personalized wine picks are ready in the updated "My Profile" section of the app. Hundreds of wines are hand-picked by our experts, then we deliver the best wines according to your personal taste preferences. Awesome, huh? If you have any not-so-awesome experiences, please email hello@hellovino.com and we'll get you squared away. Unfortunately, we can't reply to App Store reviews, so please email us.

The amazing winter holiday update is here! NEW - Wine Gift Guide and Holiday Food & Wine recommendations added to make your holiday wine shopping easy as pie. APPLE PAY - Now iPhone 6 & 6+ users can pay for wine with a thumbprint. A new, streamlined mobile checkout is here to make the wine buying process quick & easy. SAFE RIDES HOME FROM UBER - We've partnered with Uber to help you stay safe during the holidays. New riders get $30 in Uber credit! We've also made several improvements for iOS 8. You'll also notice all the beautiful wine and food photos load much more quickly with this update. IMPORTANT for Existing Users: Please update to this version 4.8.0 in order to keep your account information and data beyond January 1, 2015. And we couldn't help but add a little holiday flare to our app icon. Thanks for the continued feedback and support with your App Store reviews. Cheers! --- 4.8.0 Update --- Includes an important bug fix for account registration.

The amazing winter holiday update is here! NEW - Wine Gift Guide and Holiday Food & Wine recommendations added to make your holiday wine shopping easy as pie. APPLE PAY - Now iPhone 6 & 6+ users can pay for wine with a thumbprint. A new, streamlined mobile checkout is here to make the wine buying process quick & easy. SAFE RIDES HOME FROM UBER - We've partnered with Uber to help you stay safe during the holidays. New riders get $30 in Uber credit! We've also made several improvements for iOS 8. You'll also notice all the beautiful wine and food photos load much more quickly with this update. IMPORTANT for Existing Users: Please update to this version 4.8 in order to keep your account information and data beyond January 1, 2015. And we couldn't help but add a little holiday flare to our app icon. Thanks for the continued feedback and support with your App Store reviews. Cheers!

It’s here! The incredible 4.0 update - We’ve taken Hello Vino to the next level with these new features, in addition to improvements made to all the features you already love (Recommendations, Label Scanner, My Wines and Search)... WINE PRO ON-CALL - You can now speak to a LIVE PERSON to help with your wine buying. It’s like having your very own wine expert on-demand. We have a team of wine-educated assistants based in California wine country, ready to help you find the perfect bottle. WINE GUIDE - An incredible dictionary of wine varieties. And, by popular demand (we’ve literally received hundreds of requests), you can use the app ”in reverse“ by getting food pairings and recipes based on the wine you already have. For example, if you already have a nice bottle of Pinot Noir, the app will suggest types of foods that pair well (with recipes powered by Yummly!). PLUS - We polished up the app icon, added hundreds of beautiful photos and also optimized the app speed and download size. We hope you’re as excited about this huge update as we are. Please keep the suggestions and feedback coming - Cheers! --- Version 4.0.9 --- Optimized for iOS 8 with interface improvements and enhancements. Also addresses crash bug when saving recommendations (thanks for helping, Bruce H!

It’s here! The incredible 4.0 update - We’ve taken Hello Vino to the next level with these new features, in addition to improvements made to all the features you already love (Recommendations, Label Scanner, My Wines and Search)... WINE PRO ON-CALL - You can now speak to a LIVE PERSON to help with your wine buying. It’s like having your very own wine expert on-demand. We have a team of wine-educated assistants based in California wine country, ready to help you find the perfect bottle. WINE GUIDE - An incredible dictionary of wine varieties. And, by popular demand (we’ve literally received hundreds of requests), you can use the app ”in reverse“ by getting food pairings and recipes based on the wine you already have. For example, if you already have a nice bottle of Pinot Noir, the app will suggest types of foods that pair well (with recipes powered by Yummly!). PLUS - We polished up the app icon, added hundreds of beautiful photos and also optimized the app speed and download size. We hope you’re as excited about this huge update as we are. Please keep the suggestions and feedback coming - Cheers! --- Version 4.0.8 --- Optimized for iOS 8 with interface improvements and enhancement.

It’s here! The incredible 4.0 update - We’ve taken Hello Vino to the next level with these new features, in addition to improvements made to all the features you already love (Recommendations, Label Scanner, My Wines and Search)... REAL-LIFE CONCIERGE - You can now speak to a LIVE PERSON to help with your wine buying. It’s like having your very own wine expert on call. We have a team of wine-educated assistants based in California wine country, ready to help you find the perfect bottle. WINE GUIDE - An incredible dictionary of wine varieties. And, by popular demand (we’ve literally received hundreds of requests), you can use the app ”in reverse“ by getting food pairings and recipes based on the wine you already have. For example, if you already have a nice bottle of Pinot Noir, the app will suggest types of foods that pair well (with recipes powered by Yummly!). PLUS - We polished up the app icon, added hundreds of beautiful photos and also optimized the app speed and download size. We hope you’re as excited about this huge update as we are. Please keep the suggestions and feedback coming - Cheers!

This huge "vintage 3.8" update includes significant improvements and additions to the Hello Vino app: 140,000 STORE & RESTAURANT LOCATIONS ADDED - When you step into the wine aisle or you're ordering wine at a restaurant, the Hello Vino app now includes hundreds of thousands of locations to help you pick the perfect wine. ENHANCED SEARCH ENGINE - Powered by wine-searcher.com, the industry's largest and most reliable wine search engine, the database includes more than 6 million wines! EXPERT REVIEWS FOR SPRING - Certified Sommelier and podcast celebrity Elizabeth Schneider has new reviews for wines that would be perfect for your Spring festivities. And. . . the 3.8 update also includes requests from our users (thanks for your valuable feedback): EASY WINE ENTRIES - We've cleaned up the "Add Wine" interface for easier and faster saving and tracking of the wines you're purchasing. Also, the app now automatically converts typing to Title Case when adding wines. NEW FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS - For all you veggie lovers out there, you can thank Miss Springfield for requesting new vegetarian dishes and suggested wine pairings. UPGRADE TO PREMIUM FEATURES - So many people asked for a "Pro" version of the app, so we've now added the ability to update your account for premium sponsor-free features. As always, email hello@hellovino.com with any issues, questions or suggestions. We sincerely appreciate all the love and feedback. -- This 3.8.2 release squashes a few bugs that were causing app crashes in the "My Wines" and "Vino" sections for some users. --

This huge Spring "vintage 3.8" update includes significant improvements and additions to the Hello Vino app: 140,000 STORE & RESTAURANT LOCATIONS ADDED - When you step into the wine aisle or you're ordering wine at a restaurant, the Hello Vino app now includes hundreds of thousands of locations to help you pick the perfect wine. ENHANCED SEARCH ENGINE - Powered by wine-searcher.com, the industry's largest and most reliable wine search engine, the database includes more than 6 million wines! EXPERT REVIEWS FOR SPRING - Certified Sommelier and podcast celebrity Elizabeth Schneider has new reviews for wines that would be perfect for your Spring festivities. And. . . the 3.8 update also includes requests from our users (thanks for your valuable feedback): EASY WINE ENTRIES - We've cleaned up the "Add Wine" interface for easier and faster saving and tracking of the wines you're purchasing. Also, the app now automatically converts typing to Title Case when adding wines. NEW FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS - For all you veggie lovers out there, you can thank Miss Springfield for requesting new vegetarian dishes and suggested wine pairings. UPGRADE TO PREMIUM FEATURES - So many people asked for a "Pro" version of the app, so we've now added the ability to update your account for premium sponsor-free features. As always, email hello@hellovino.com with any issues, questions or suggestions. We sincerely appreciate all the love and feedback. -- This 3.8.1 release resolves a bug that caused app crashes in the "My Wines" section for some users. --

This huge Spring "vintage 3.8" update includes significant improvements and additions to the Hello Vino app: 140,000 STORE & RESTAURANT LOCATIONS ADDED - When you step into the wine aisle or you're ordering wine at a restaurant, the Hello Vino app now includes hundreds of thousands of locations to help you pick the perfect wine. ENHANCED SEARCH ENGINE - Powered by wine-searcher.com, the industry's largest and most reliable wine search engine, the database includes more than 6 million wines! EXPERT REVIEWS FOR SPRING - Certified Sommelier and podcast celebrity Elizabeth Schneider has new reviews for wines that would be perfect for your Spring festivities. And. . . the 3.8 update also includes requests from our users (thanks for your valuable feedback): EASY WINE ENTRIES - We've cleaned up the "Add Wine" interface for easier and faster saving and tracking of the wines you're purchasing. Also, the app now automatically converts typing to Title Case when adding wines. NEW FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS - For all you veggie lovers out there, you can thank Miss Springfield for requesting new vegetarian dishes and suggested wine pairings. UPGRADE TO PREMIUM FEATURES - So many people asked for a "Pro" version of the app, so we've now added the ability to update your account for premium sponsor-free features. As always, email hello@hellovino.com with any issues, questions or suggestions. We sincerely appreciate all the love and feedback.

This "vintage 3.7" release has a beautiful design upgrade for iOS 7, along with these MAJOR improvements and additions to the Hello Vino app: BRAND NEW WINE LABEL SCANNER - We've completely replaced the image recognition technology, and added REAL-TIME wine label identification by our team. That's correct - if the label scanner doesn't return a response right away, we'll personally identify the wine label in a matter of seconds. IMPORTANT NOTE: The wine label image recognition in earlier versions of the app will no longer work - please update to version 3.7 today. YOUR WINE PHOTOS NOW IN "THE CLOUD" - We want to make sure you never lose your wine photos when you upgrade your device, so we're now backing up all beautiful pics up in "the cloud" so you can access them on both your iPhone and iPad (and even our web site). OVER 10,000 NEW WINES available through our revolutionary wine recommendation engine. The app will suggest the perfect wines according to your personal taste preferences, meals and special occasions, while also directing you to nearby stores for purchase (or you can simply order through the app). EXPERT REVIEWS FOR THE NEW YEAR - Our wine expert has new reviews to help you with wines that are sure to impress (while also helping you avoid some disasters). THOUSANDS OF DELICIOUS FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS - If the beautiful photos aren't enough to get you hungry and thirsty, we've added even more dishes to our incredibly comprehensive food & wine pairing section. -- NOTES FOR 3.7.1 -- This release includes a fix for a bug that some iPhone 4/4S users were experiencing with the label scanner. Special thanks to Roger F. for discovering it, reaching out, and working with us on squashing the bug! As always, email hello@hellovino.com with any issues, questions or suggestions. We sincerely appreciate all the love and feedback.

This "vintage 3.7" release has a beautiful design upgrade for iOS 7, along with these MAJOR improvements and additions to the Hello Vino app: BRAND NEW WINE LABEL SCANNER - We've completely replaced the image recognition technology, and added REAL-TIME wine label identification by our team. That's correct - if the label scanner doesn't return a response right away, we'll personally identify the wine label in a matter of seconds. IMPORTANT NOTE: The wine label image recognition in earlier versions of the app will no longer work - please update to version 3.7 today. YOUR WINE PHOTOS NOW IN "THE CLOUD" - We want to make sure you never lose your wine photos when you upgrade your device, so we're now backing up all beautiful pics up in "the cloud" so you can access them on both your iPhone and iPad (and even our web site). OVER 10,000 NEW WINES available through our revolutionary wine recommendation engine. The app will suggest the perfect wines according to your personal taste preferences, meals and special occasions, while also directing you to nearby stores for purchase (or you can simply order through the app). EXPERT REVIEWS FOR THE NEW YEAR - Our wine expert has new reviews to help you with wines that are sure to impress (while also helping you avoid some disasters). THOUSANDS OF DELICIOUS FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS - If the beautiful photos aren't enough to get you hungry and thirsty, we've added even more dishes to our incredibly comprehensive food & wine pairing section. As always, email hello@hellovino.com with any issues, questions or suggestions. We sincerely appreciate all the love and feedback.

-- Version 3.1 -- A MAJOR update to the Wine Label Scanner - We have replaced the image recognition technology with a new provider, and we've added hundreds of thousands of new labels to the database. Please note: Earlier versions of the app are using the old image recognition technology, and will no longer work as of October 7, 2013 - please update to version 3.1 today. -- Version 3.0 -- Our HUGE version 3.0 update - A brand spankin' new design, and rebuilt from the ground up for both speed and reliability. Also, now a universal app for both iPhone & iPad!! All the new features and added content support our goal to help you with your wine shopping - whether at the store, restaurant or now in your home with our new iPad app. NEW Insider Wine Deals - Every week, the app will showcase the best deals on wines so you can stock up for the upcoming holiday season. NEW Expert Reviews - Wine podcast celebrity Elizabeth Schneider (from "Wine for Normal People") reviews wines you can actually find at your local stores. NEW Audio Pronunciations - Our friends at Forvo.com have lent their pronunciations for those confusing wine varieties to help you order wines with ease. MAJOR Enhancements to the Wine Label Scanner - Based on the scans performed by our million+ users, we've improved the accuracy of the label image recognition. IMPROVEMENTS to the "My Wines" Feature - Thanks to your feedback, we've added the ability to replace wine labels with your own photos, and also added close-up viewing with multi-device syncing. EVEN MORE Recommendations - We've added tens of thousands of new wines to our database, with a re-designed interface to deliver recommendations even faster than before. The app won't recommend obscure wines you'll never be able to find, in fact, you can even get wines based on your location. SOCIAL SHARING is now available, making it easy to share your wine discoveries and favorite bottles on Facebook, Twitter or by email. As always, email hello@hellovino.com with any issues, questions or suggestions. Thanks for making Hello Vino one of the most popular apps in the App Store for the past four years!

Our HUGE version 3.0 update - A brand spankin' new design, and rebuilt from the ground up for both speed and reliability. Also, now a universal app for both iPhone & iPad!! All the new features and added content support our goal to help you with your wine shopping - whether at the store, restaurant or now in your home with our new iPad app. NEW Insider Wine Deals - Every week, the app will showcase the best deals on wines so you can stock up for the upcoming holiday season. NEW Expert Reviews - Wine podcast celebrity Elizabeth Schneider (from "Wine for Normal People") reviews wines you can actually find at your local stores. NEW Audio Pronunciations - Our friends at Forvo.com have lent their pronunciations for those confusing wine varieties to help you order wines with ease. MAJOR Enhancements to the Wine Label Scanner - Based on the scans performed by our million+ users, we've improved the accuracy of the label image recognition. IMPROVEMENTS to the "My Wines" Feature - Thanks to your feedback, we've added the ability to replace wine labels with your own photos, and also added close-up viewing with multi-device syncing. EVEN MORE Recommendations - We've added tens of thousands of new wines to our database, with a re-designed interface to deliver recommendations even faster than before. The app won't recommend obscure wines you'll never be able to find, in fact, you can even get wines based on your location. SOCIAL SHARING is now available, making it easy to share your wine discoveries and favorite bottles on Facebook, Twitter or by email. As always, email hello@hellovino.com with any issues, questions or suggestions. Thanks for making Hello Vino one of the most popular apps in the App Store for the past four years! -- Version 3.0.1 -- This version addresses a crashing bug that some international users where experiencing within the Search and Recommendations sections.

Our HUGE version 3.0 update - A brand spankin' new design, and rebuilt from the ground up for both speed and reliability. Also, now a universal app for both iPhone & iPad!! All the new features and added content support our goal to help you with your wine shopping - whether at the store, restaurant or now in your home with our new iPad app. NEW Insider Wine Deals - Every week, the app will showcase the best deals on wines so you can stock up for the upcoming holiday season. NEW Expert Reviews - Wine podcast celebrity Elizabeth Schneider (from "Wine for Normal People") reviews wines you can actually find at your local stores. NEW Audio Pronunciations - Our friends at Forvo.com have lent their pronunciations for those confusing wine varieties to help you order wines with ease. MAJOR Enhancements to the Wine Label Scanner - Based on the scans performed by our million+ users, we've improved the accuracy of the label image recognition. IMPROVEMENTS to the "My Wines" Feature - Thanks to your feedback, we've added the ability to replace wine labels with your own photos, and also added close-up viewing with multi-device syncing. EVEN MORE Recommendations - We've added tens of thousands of new wines to our database, with a re-designed interface to deliver recommendations even faster than before. The app won't recommend obscure wines you'll never be able to find, in fact, you can even get wines based on your location. SOCIAL SHARING is now available, making it easy to share your wine discoveries and favorite bottles on Facebook, Twitter or by email. As always, email hello@hellovino.com with any issues, questions or suggestions. Thanks for making Hello Vino one of the most popular apps in the App Store for the past four years!

★ ENHANCED Image Recognition ★ After a year's worth of photos from the Hello Vino community, we've made an incredibly HUGE improvement to the image recognition features in the app. ★ NEW Food & Drink Recommendations ★ Whether you need the perfect wine pairings for holiday meals or suggestions for a killer bottle to bring to your friends and family gatherings, we have you covered. ★ Wine Database Update ★ We've hooked up with wine retailers across the land to make sure you'll find the details on wines that are available in your local stores. ★ Updated for iPhone 5 ★ More screen space = More vino. Need we say more? -- This 2.2.3 update also includes the ability to restore unlimited image recognition scans and a fix for a bug that did not display wine photos added by some users. --

★ Wine Label Image Recognition ★ After a year's worth of photos from the Hello Vino community, we've made an incredibly HUGE improvement to the image recognition features in the app. ★ New Food & Drink Recommendations ★ Whether you need the perfect wine pairings for holiday meals or suggestions for a killer bottle to bring to your friends and family gatherings, we have you covered. ★ Wine Database Update ★ We've hooked up with wine retailers across the land to make sure you'll find the details on wines that are available in your local stores. ★ Updated for iPhone 5 ★ More screen space = More vino. Need we say more? --- This 2.2.2 update also includes a bug fix that did not display wine label images added by some users ---